What is the .500/450 No 1 Black Powder Express?

The .500/450 No 1 Black Powder Express is a factory rifle cartridge in the Westley Richards cartridges family, introduced in 1879.

What bullet diameter does the .500/450 No 1 Black Powder Express use?

The .500/450 No 1 Black Powder Express uses a bullet diameter of 0.458 inches.

What is the case type of the .500/450 No 1 Black Powder Express?

The .500/450 No 1 Black Powder Express has a Rimmed Bottlenecked case type.

What primer does the .500/450 No 1 Black Powder Express use?

The .500/450 No 1 Black Powder Express uses a .251/31A primer.

What cartridges are in the Westley Richards cartridges family?

The Westley Richards cartridges family includes the .500/450 No 1 Black Powder Express and other related cartridges. Browse the full family on OpenCartridge.

.500/450 No 1 Black Powder Express

Rifle Factory

Family	Westley Richards cartridges
Year	1879
Case Type	Rimmed Bottlenecked
Primer	.251/31A

Dimensions (inches)

Bullet Ø	0.458
Case Length	2.75
Neck Ø	0.485
Shoulder Ø	0.53
Base Ø	0.577
Rim Ø	0.66
Total Length	3.25

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