Lindcott Armory Compare / .470 Nitro Express vs .500 Nitro Express
Cartridge comparison
.470 Nitro Express vs .500 Nitro Express
.470 Nitro Express is faster (2,200 vs 2,175 fps); .500 Nitro Express carries more energy (5,985 vs 5,373 ft·lb); .470 Nitro Express recoils less.
.470 Nitro Express →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.500 Nitro Express →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .470 Nitro Express | .500 Nitro Express | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1907 | 1890 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.474″ | 0.51″ |
| Case length | 3.25″ | 3″ |
| Velocity | 2,100–2,200 fps | 2,150–2,175 fps |
| Energy | 4,896–5,373 ft·lb | 5,850–5,985 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 39,160 psi | 41,000 psi |
| Recoil | 65–85 ft·lb | 75–100 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 100 yd | 100 yd |
FAQs
- Is .470 Nitro Express faster than .500 Nitro Express?
- .470 Nitro Express is faster — up to 2,200 fps versus 2,175 fps.
- Does .470 Nitro Express hit harder than .500 Nitro Express?
- .500 Nitro Express carries more muzzle energy (5,985 vs 5,373 ft·lb).