What is the .470 Nitro Express?

The .470 Nitro Express is a factory rifle cartridge in the Nitro Express family, introduced in 1900.

What bullet diameter does the .470 Nitro Express use?

The .470 Nitro Express uses a bullet diameter of 0.475 inches.

The .470 Nitro Express has a Rimmed Bottlenecked case type.

The .470 Nitro Express uses a Large Rifle (.210") primer.

The Nitro Express family includes the .470 Nitro Express and other related cartridges. Browse the full family on OpenCartridge.

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.500 Nitro Express 3.25 in

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