What is the .450 Nitro Express?

The .450 Nitro Express is a factory rifle cartridge in the John Rigby & Co cartridges family, introduced in 1898, designed by John Rigby.

What bullet diameter does the .450 Nitro Express use?

The .450 Nitro Express uses a bullet diameter of 0.458 inches.

The .450 Nitro Express has a Rimmed Straight case type.

The .450 Nitro Express uses a 0.254 primer.

The John Rigby & Co cartridges family includes the .450 Nitro Express and other related cartridges. Browse the full family on OpenCartridge.

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.450 Black Powder Express

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