H&H Royal in .500 Nitro Express — the heavy-caliber step above .470 NE in H&H's double rifle range. The .500 NE fires a 570-grain bullet at 2,150 fps for approximately 5,852 ft-lbs. Less common than .470 NE examples but ordered by hunters who prioritize maximum penetration depth on elephant. The H&H Royal action in this caliber is built to exacting standards for recoil management. Type: Rifle Action: Break-Action Caliber: .500 Nitro Express Capacity: 2 Year introduced: 1895, United Kingdom Weight: 132 oz Overall length: 45" Status: Active Intended use: safari, collection