What is the .500 Nitro Express?

The .500 Nitro Express is a rifle cartridge, introduced in 1890.

What bullet diameter does the .500 Nitro Express use?

The .500 Nitro Express uses a bullet diameter of 0.51 inches.

The .500 Nitro Express has a Rimmed Straight case type.

The .500 Nitro Express uses a .251/31A primer.

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.500 Black Powder Express

References

Ammo Ency. 6th Ed. p. 615

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