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re: Follow up... The bespoke double rifle...
Posted on 6/4/21 at 8:25 am to Loup
Posted on 6/4/21 at 8:25 am to Loup
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You also said 400/450 nitro. Didn't know if that was one caliber or two
The 450/400 Nitro Express is a 450NE (45cal) necked down to 400 (40cal). An early wildcat round.
It’s considered in the middle range of the rimmed big bores. Bigger than 375H&H it allows you to push 400gr bullets. From a practical standpoint; the biggest of the big bores are the 470’s and 500’s. The 470 is quite popular. The only persons carrying these 500’s are PH’s (African Outfitters) who are willing to tolerate the punishment for a “stopping rifle”.
There are 577 and 600’s too. Early black powder cartridges which are pretty much obsolete now.
In short, the 450/400 is well suited for just about any African game; but, probably considered by most to be a bit small for elephant.
This post was edited on 6/4/21 at 8:27 am
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Posted on 6/4/21 at 8:57 am to wiltznucs
Pretty cool, thanks for explaining.
Posted on 6/4/21 at 12:04 pm to wiltznucs
Beautiful rifle.
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