Kynoch .470 Nitro Express

.470 Nitro Express

The .470 Nitro Express, introduced around 1907 is attributed to Joseph Lang and is another of the standard big game calibres of the British gun trade that was adopted by a large number of rifle makers. It was developed as a substitute for the .450 which was banned in India and the Sudan for a number of years. It was popular with the elephant hunters of the day and still enjoys a great reputation.

.470 Nitro Express The .470 Nitro Express, introduced around 1907 is attributed to Joseph Lang and is another of the standard big game calibres of the British gun trade that was adopted by a large number of rifle makers. It was developed as a substitute for the .450 which was banned in India and the Sudan for a number of years. It was popular with the elephant hunters of the day and still enjoys a great reputation.
BULLET WEIGHT IN GRAINS	BARREL LENGTH IN INCHES	PRESSURE at 15°C in tons per sq. in.	MUZZLE		50 YARDS		100 YARDS
			VELOCITY Feet per Second	ENERGY Foot/lbs	VELOCITY Feet per Second	ENERGY Foot/lbs	VELOCITY Feet per Second	ENERGY Foot/lbs
500g S/SN	31"	14	2125	5030	2023	4660	1923	4120
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