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Hornady Dangerous Game 500 gr Solid .470 Nitro Express Ammo, 20/box - 8264
Brand:
Hornady
Bullet Type:
DGS
Caliber:
.470 NITRO EXPRESS
Grains:
500 grain
Rounds:
20
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Hornady Dangerous Game 500 gr DGX Bonded .470 Nitro Express Ammo, 20/box - 82631
Brand:
Hornady
Bullet Type:
DGX
Caliber:
.470 NITRO EXPRESS
Capacity:
20
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
500 grain
From:
$41.70
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Barnes Bullets VOR-TX Safari 500 gr TSX Flat Base .470 Nitro Express Ammo, 20/box - 22030
Brand:
Barnes
Bullet Type:
TSX FLAT BASE
Caliber:
.470 NITRO EXPRESS
Grains:
500 grain
Rounds:
20
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Federal Premium Safari Cape-Shok 500 gr Trophy Bonded Bear Claw .470 Nitro Express Ammo, 20/box - P470T1
Brand:
Federal
Bullet Type:
Trophy Bonded Bear Claw
Caliber:
.470 NITRO EXPRESS
Grains:
500 grain
Rounds:
20
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Nosler Safari Rifle Ammunition .470 NE 500 gr SLD 2300 fps - 10/box
Brand:
Nosler
Caliber:
.470 NITRO EXPRESS
Capacity:
10
Rounds:
10
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Federal Premium Safari Cape-Shok 500 gr Trophy Bonded Sledgehammer Solid .470 Nitro Express Ammo, 20/box - P470T2
Brand:
Federal
Bullet Type:
Trophy Bonded Sledgehammer Solid
Caliber:
.470 NITRO EXPRESS
Grains:
500 grain
Rounds:
20
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Federal Premium Safari Cape-Shok 500 gr Woodleigh Hydro Solid .470 Nitro Express Ammo, 20/box - P470WH
Brand:
Federal
Bullet Type:
Woodleigh Hydro Solid
Caliber:
.470 NITRO EXPRESS
Grains:
500 grain
Rounds:
20
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Federal Premium Safari Cape-Shok 500 gr Swift A-Frame .470 Nitro Express Ammo, 20/box - P470SA
Brand:
Federal
Bullet Type:
Swift A-Frame
Caliber:
.470 NITRO EXPRESS
Grains:
500 grain
Rounds:
20
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Barnes Bullets VOR-TX Safari 500 gr Round Nose Banded Solid .470 Nitro Express Ammo, 20/box - 22031
Brand:
Barnes
Bullet Type:
Round Nose Banded Solid
Caliber:
.470 NITRO EXPRESS
Grains:
500 grain
Rounds:
20
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much is a .470 Nitro Express?
Ammunition for .470 Nitro Express typically costs around $211 per box, with most listings ranging $145–$328. Prices vary by manufacturer and grain weight. For rifles chambered in this caliber, new double rifles can reach up to around $24,449, while used .470 rifles average closer to $8,348.
What is the range of a 470 Nitro Express?
Effective range for the .470 Nitro Express is roughly 100 yards for reliable stopping power on dangerous game. Beyond 200 yards, bullet drop becomes significant. It is a close-range cartridge designed for thick-skinned African game, not distance shooting.
What is the best caliber Nitro Express?
"Best" depends on your needs. .470 Nitro Express remains most popular for dangerous game—it balances power, recoil, and ammunition availability. .500 Nitro Express delivers more energy but heavier recoil. Larger calibers like .600 and .700 exist but are impractical for most hunters due to cost, weight, and extreme recoil.
What was Jim Corbett's favorite gun?
Jim Corbett primarily used a .450-400 double rifle by W.J. Jeffery. He also used a .500 by Henry Adkins & Sons and was gifted a .275 Rigby bolt-action rifle, now held by John Rigby & Co.