Buy .500 NITRO EXPRESS Ammo for Sale

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Brand:

Hornady

Bullet Type:

DGX

Caliber:

.500 NITRO EXPRESS

Capacity:

20

Finish Per Color:

Brass

Grains:

570 grain

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Brand:

Hornady

Bullet Type:

DGS

Caliber:

.500 NITRO EXPRESS

Grains:

570 grain

Rounds:

20

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Brand:

Federal

Bullet Type:

Woodleigh Hydro Solid

Caliber:

.500 NITRO EXPRESS

Grains:

570 grain

Rounds:

20

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Brand:

Barnes

Bullet Type:

ROUND NOSE BANDED SOLID

Caliber:

.500 NITRO EXPRESS

Grains:

570 grain

Rounds:

20

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Brand:

Federal

Bullet Type:

Swift A-Frame

Caliber:

.500 NITRO EXPRESS

Grains:

570 grain

Rounds:

20

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Brand:

Barnes Bullets

Bullet Type:

TSX Flat Base

Caliber:

.500 NITRO EXPRESS

Capacity:

20

Grains:

570 grain

Rounds:

20

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Frequently Asked Questions
Buy .500 NITRO EXPRESS Ammo for Sale

How much does 500 Nitro Express ammo cost?

500 Nitro Express ammo typically costs around $220 per box, with listings ranging $142–$398. Prices vary by manufacturer—Hornady, Federal, and Federal Premium Safari Woodleigh all produce loads—and bullet weight. Per-round costs run $10.30–$15.50 depending on the specific load and retailer.

How powerful is a 500 Nitro Express?

500 Nitro Express 3-inch loads drive 570-grain bullets at approximately 2,125 fps, generating around 5,714 foot-pounds of muzzle energy. It is designed for dangerous African game such as elephant and buffalo, and ranks among the most powerful cartridges used in traditional double rifles.

What is a 500 Nitro Express cartridge?

A .500 Nitro Express is a .510 caliber rimmed cartridge designed by Westley Richards in 1890 for single-shot and double rifles. Originally developed for dangerous game hunting in Africa and India, it remains in production today by manufacturers like Federal, firing 570-grain bullets at roughly 2,100 fps.

What is the effective range of a 500 NE?

The .500 Nitro Express is effective to around 150 yards, though most dangerous game hunting occurs inside 75 yards. Its .510-inch bullet delivers deep penetration on thick-skinned animals like elephant and buffalo, where close-range stopping power matters more than extended reach.