.470 Nitro Express
The classic double-rifle round for elephant, buffalo and lion at close range.
Good for: Africa, Double rifle
A typical factory load is a 500 gr solid bullet at about 2,150 ft/s, with roughly 5,132 ft-lbs of energy at the muzzle.
Typical load
500 grsolidMuzzle speed
2,150 ft/sMuzzle energy
5,132 ft-lbsTypical BC (G1)
≈ 0.32typical, varies by brandTwist rate
1:21Practical range
100 ydPoint-blank range
208 yd6" vital zoneRecommended platform
Double rifle, 11–12 lbVery heavy recoilOn the Big-Bore & Dangerous Game chart
Made for
The classic double-rifle round for elephant, buffalo and lion at close range.
Typical load
500 grsolid
Typical muzzle fps
2,150ft/s
Typical muzzle energy
5,132ft-lbs
Typical BC (G1)
≈ 0.32typical, varies by brand
Twist rate for typical load
1:21
Practical range
100 yd
MPBR
208 yd6" vital zone · Near zero 19 yd · Far zero 177 yd · Min PBR 0 yd · Max PBR 208 yd · Sight-in @100 3.00" high
Recommended platform
Double rifle, 11–12 lbVery heavy recoil
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Speed, energy and BC are typical figures for the listed load; real numbers vary by brand, lot and barrel length. Always check the ammo maker's data for your exact load.