Buy .500 NITRO EXPRESS Ammo for Sale
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Hornady Dangerous Game 570 gr DGX Bonded .500 Nitro Express Ammo, 20/box - 82689
Brand:
Hornady
Bullet Type:
DGX
Caliber:
.500 NITRO EXPRESS
Capacity:
20
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
570 grain
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Hornady Dangerous Game 570 gr Solid .500 Nitro Express Ammo, 20/box - 8269
Brand:
Hornady
Bullet Type:
DGS
Caliber:
.500 NITRO EXPRESS
Grains:
570 grain
Rounds:
20
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Federal Premium Safari Cape-Shok 570 gr Woodleigh Hydro Solid .500 Nitro Express Ammo, 20/box - P500NWH
Brand:
Federal
Bullet Type:
Woodleigh Hydro Solid
Caliber:
.500 NITRO EXPRESS
Grains:
570 grain
Rounds:
20
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Barnes Bullets VOR-TX Safari 570 gr Round Nose Banded Solid .500 Nitro Express Ammo, 20/box - 22033
Brand:
Barnes
Bullet Type:
ROUND NOSE BANDED SOLID
Caliber:
.500 NITRO EXPRESS
Grains:
570 grain
Rounds:
20
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Federal Premium Safari Cape-Shok 570 gr Swift A-Frame .500 Nitro Express Ammo, 20/box - P500NSA
Brand:
Federal
Bullet Type:
Swift A-Frame
Caliber:
.500 NITRO EXPRESS
Grains:
570 grain
Rounds:
20
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BARNES VOR-TX SAFARI 500 NITRO AMMO
Brand:
Barnes Bullets
Bullet Type:
TSX Flat Base
Caliber:
.500 NITRO EXPRESS
Capacity:
20
Grains:
570 grain
Rounds:
20
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Federal Premium Safari Cape-Shok Centerfire Rifle Ammo - .500 Nitro Express - 570 Grain - 20 Rounds - Woodleigh Hydro Solid
Brand:
Federal
Caliber:
.500 NITRO EXPRESS
Rounds:
20
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Nosler Safari Rifle Ammunition .500 Nitro 570 gr SLD 2300 fps - 10/box
Brand:
Nosler
Caliber:
.500 NITRO EXPRESS
Rounds:
10
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Hornady Ammo 500Nitro Exp 570Gr Dgx 20/10 090255382686
Brand:
Hornady
Caliber:
.500 NITRO EXPRESS
Rounds:
20
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.