Centrefire · Rifle

.500 Nitro Express

Also known as: 500 NE, 500 Nitro, .500 Nitro Express 3"

  • Bore diameter0.51″
  • Metric12.95 mm
  • Buffalo & Scrub Bulls
  • Collecting
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About the .500 Nitro Express

The big brother of the .470, a 570 grain projectile at 2,150 fps from double rifles built for elephant. A heavyweight buffalo cartridge in doubles; Hornady and Kynoch ammunition.

We stock .500 Nitro Express ammunition, plus dies for reloaders. Orders ship Australia-wide to licence holders.

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