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.470 Nitro Express

Overview


The The .470 Nitro Express  is a rifle cartridge developed by Joseph Lang in England in England for dangerous game hunting in Africa and India. This cartridge is used almost exclusively in in double barrel rifles. It is in wide use in the Southern and Central-East African region, favoured by hunting guides, primarily while out for hunting buffalo and buffalo and elephant.

Stats


Ammunition Type Damage Bullet Velocity (m/s) Barrier Penetration Armor Piercing
500gr Soft Point 386186 880660 3.8 3
585gr FMJ 413113 660503 8 3
550gr Lead Solid 422.122.7 700450 6.5 10
660gr API 322.122.7 685400 30.5 330
700gr Hollowpoint 499199 580391 0.5 1

Note: Barrier penetration represents the rounds ability to go through walls and barriers. Armor piercing represents the rounds ability to penetrate body armor plates.