500 NITRO EXPRESS Ammo

The 500 Nitro Express was developed in England in 1890, and quickly became one of the most famous elephant hunting rounds of all time. Available in 3” and 3-1/4” lengths, the shorter 500 Nitro round’s 570 grain bullet achieves ~2,150 fps velocity out of a 24” barrel and boasts an outstanding muzzle energy of ~5,850 ft lbs – about twice the power of the 308 Win. Look for Hornady Dangerous Game Series 500 Nitro if you actually plan on tackling any of the Big Five.