Cartridge
.500 Nitro Express
0.51" (12.7mm) · .500 Nitro · centerfire
9 factory loads from 5 manufacturers, on 8 projectiles.
Factory loads
9
Bullet weight
570gr
Muzzle velocity
2100–2150 fps
Muzzle energy
5581–5849 ft·lb
Bullet Drop (inches)
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Bullet weights loaded
- 570gr9
One bullet weight across 9 factory loads.
Factory loads
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Barnes
VOR-TX Safari
.500 Nitro · 570gr · Banded Solid
Barnes
VOR-TX Safari
.500 Nitro · 570gr · TSX
Federal Premium
Safari Swift A-Frame
.500 Nitro · 570gr · A-Frame
Federal Premium
Safari Woodleigh Hydro Solid
.500 Nitro · 570gr · Hydro Solid
Hornady
Dangerous Game Series
.500 Nitro · 570gr · DGS
Hornady
Dangerous Game Series
.500 Nitro · 570gr · DGX Bonded
Norma
African Ph
.500 Nitro · 570gr · African PH
Swift
A-Frame Dangerous Game Heavy Rifle
.500 Nitro · 570gr · A-Frame
Swift
Break-Away Solids Dangerous Game
.500 Nitro · 570gr · Break-Away Solids