Load Data for .470 Nitro Express


 
Bullet: 500 gr TSX  (Barnes)
Diameter: 0.474"
 
Powder: Reloder 25 (Alliant Powder)
Starting Powder: 98.0 gr
Max Powder: 109.0 gr
 
Primer: FED 215m
 
Case: Norma Precision AB
Trim Length: 3.240"
 
Cartridge Overall Length: 3.980"
 
Starting Velocity: 1,891
Starting Pressure:  
Max Velocity: 2,092
Max Pressure:  
 
Compressed
*Recommend crimping into front cannelure groove. *Rifles with varying bore and groove diameters have been chambered for this cartridge before CIP standardized the specs. Barnes’ .470 NE bullets are designed for modern firearms in good conditions built to current specs. If in doubt, contact the firearm manufacturer or a competent gunsmith to ensure your rifle is safe to use with modern loads.
Barrel: 24" with 1:16" twist.
 
Source: https://www.barnesbullets.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/470NitroExpress.pdf
 

Printed from Shooter's Reference on 12/30/2024:
https://www.shootersreference.com/reloadingdata/470-nitro-express/