At 50 yards, barrel regulation was close with factory loads and handloads. Continental makers included Merkel and Francotte. Those advantages were its ability to be used in much lighter rifles, typically around 11lb in weight, and the jacketed bullets ability to penetrate and deliver dangerous game stopping power where it did the most good. Atkin sidelocks are a variation of the Beesley/Purdey. Plus members articles inaddition to numerous articles in other parts of the forums. Description: [Nitro.Vo] Strike Knuckle Guard & Advanced Grip for Kriss Vector Airsoft AEG SMG Rifle[BLK] The Nitro. This was the contemporary smokeless load for the 9.3x72R with a 196 gr copper jacket bullet at 2020 fps . The Merkel 140-2 features a sliding tang safety. 44 Africa books Today, if you order a new rifle from Westley Richards or Holland & Holland for the purpose of hunting elephant or buffalo, it will be a Nitro Express in .470, .500 or .577. This is a cartridge that has been described as A real killer on practically anything and it has been a favored choice amongst both professional hunters and sportsmen for well over a century. Today we, perhaps, favour the most recognised calibres, such as that brilliant all-rounder, the .375 H&H Magnum, which is versatile enough to employ as a stalking rifle for red deer in the UK but will also handle everything an African safari can put in front of you. The term "Express" was coined by James Purdey in 1856, derived from the express train, to publicise the bullet velocity of his double rifles and became common parlance for many rifle cartridges. Reminiscent of best-grade English sporting rifles made "between the wars", the "Express" rifle by Martini is a modern version of a classic design made with all the advantages of 21st century steel and CNC precision. With Alfred Nobels invention of smokeless propellants the British created their own version called Cordite in 1889, and it didnt take them long to create the next version of the .500, the .500 Nitro for Black Powder, in the 1890s. The term has been with us for fewer years than the concept. Both are considered elephant-stopping rounds. The 450/400 Nitro Express is based on a straight sided 450 caliber parent cartridge necked down to take a smaller diameter projectile in a bottle-necked case. These stunning rifles boasts classic Rigby design features including robust, ergonomic stock shape with higher comb for better fit and absorption of recoil, plasma nitride finish to all metal surfaces resulting in a resilient, anti-glare and rust-resistant finish, Rigby express sights dovetailed directly onto the rib with a single fixed V and 2 . Made in 1906 for the Honorable Captain Guy Wilson, serial number 17311 is a Class C double rifle wearing 28-inch barrels with a beaded blade front sight, . Double rifles are extremely expensive, starting at about $10,000 and selling upwards of $260,000 USD in 2015, and have generally been replaced by repeater-rifles using rounds such as the . So, if you were hunting in India where you would be riding in a howdah on the back on an elephant, the fact that your .600 Nitro Express tipped the scales at around 16lb would not be an issue, and its effect with soft point bullets on a charging tiger would be nothing short of spectacular (as would the effect of its recoil on your shoulder). stories. It was clearly intended for close work. The .577 however, is quite an uncommon calibre and there are, to my knowledge, only a handful of gunmakers remaining who undertake to make this and other similar 'large' bore double rifles. The cartridge was introduced in 1988 by the boutique gunmakers Holland & Holland (H&H) of London, England. A shooter with experience dealing with heavy-recoiling rifles probably wont have any real difficulties in mastering it. The nitro proof mark is on the side of the barrels, not the flats, best seen in the pictures showing the sides of the receiver. The primary use for this accessory is to provide knuckle protection The fences are stippled in the manner of some pigeon gun ribs, a feature designed to omit the glare that you get from polished metal under direct sunlight. Jon has done radio, television, magazine and newspaper interviews on various issues, and has traveled extensively, having lived in Britain, Australia, China and Hong Kong. So the price of .500 Nitro Express ammo is about 30% more than that for common .458 Winchester Magnum ammo and a bit over double that for .375 Holland & Holland Magnum. The bullets were of cast lead and roughly the shape of a pear, with raised protrusions corresponding with the grooves in the bore. NitroExpress.com's electronic magazine. That hunt involved tracking the buffalo for nine hours under the Tanzanian sun and Peter commented on how comfortable the rifle was to carry, even after that amount of time. It threw a 502gr conical bullet at 1,530 fps from a double rifle, while the .500 Nitro Express, loaded with cordite and a heavier 570gr bullet, managed 2,150 fps. Purdey used a conical bullet with protruding wings, which fitted the two broad grooves which formed the rifling. Register your details here for invitations to events and special offers from The Vintage Gun Journal, Vintage Guns Ltd 2023. All Rights Reserved. The barrels are hammer forged and feature a 1:15 rifling twist. This gun is expensive, lethal, inconsistent, and. The chequer has been refreshed, the stock finished and the blacking re-done. It was created by W.J. For historical perspective, I like to refer to John Taylor, whose practical knowledge of dangerous game cartridges is well expressed in the books he wrote in the 1940s and based on years of hunting (and a good bit of poaching) when ivory hunting was a fairly lucrative adventure, still undertaken by a few hardy individuals, like Pondoro. Some more feeble attempts at humor! We are the first and best forum for Double Rifles. This led to the .500 Nitro Express being somewhat less popular yet this was not a case of its being in any way inadequate. Designed by Jeffery in 1903, the .600 Nitro Express was the largest and most powerful commercial hunting calibre in the world until 1988, when it was surpassed by the staggeringly powerful .700 NE. The Sidelock Double Rifle The 'express' train of firearms, our Sidelock Double rifle is the high-speed heavy-weight with an aptitude for accuracy. It is similarly effective in bringing down buffalo, bear, and other large game found in the Americas. In 1899 Rigby approached the engineers at Mauser to make a special Gewehr 98 bolt action to handle their .400/350 Nitro Express. To complicate matters further, the No.2 Eley and No.2 Jeffery differ enough to not be interchangeable, the Jeffery using a slightly larger diameter bullet. Anderson Wheeler Mark VII .357 Magnum Revolver, .458 Winchester Magnum ammo on Midway USA is listed around USD$100-$180 per box of 20, .375 Holland & Holland Magnum ammo sells for USD$60-$96 per box of 20, Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading, 9th Edition. The screws are qualified and the firing pins are bushed, all of which denote a quality double rifle. I am confident that with just a bit more break-in, the rifle will function smoothly while remaining tight. Hornady manufactures Dangerous Game Series ammunition with only the finest components, under strict quality control measures. However, it must always be respected. .500 Nitro Express ammo is a commonly available item and there is a good selection on Midway USA with prices around USD$132-$225 per box of 20. by comparison .458 Winchester Magnum ammo on Midway USA is listed around USD$100-$180 per box of 20, and .375 Holland & Holland Magnum ammo sells for USD$60-$96 per box of 20. The pure math however does not take into account the weight distribution of a double-rifle, which has the weight of two barrels to help dampen out recoil, and the fact that if the rifle is made to fit you it will further tend to dampen out the felt-recoil. (You will find the sale page for the double-rifle pictured above if you click here). However, it was not until the 1850s that the term express was used to describe a rifle and the coiner of the phrase was not John Dickson, but James Purdey, the second of his name, (to borrow a Game of Thrones line). The Watson Bros rifle under discussion is a quality piece. It pays to be hard-headed when choosing guns to restore. If you enjoy big game hunting around the world and safaris, enjoy the stories and photos and share your own. Weight of 10.5lb and LOP 14 7/8. The wood has very attractive figure patterns, sharp checkering, and slight storage and handling blemishes. We ship ammunition to your door via UPS ground. The casehardened bolstered action is signed J.&L. Its most recent engagement was with a Cape buffalo, which was engaged at 60 yards and took four bullets before being stopped as it rallied to charge, with a head shot, just under the boss, at 30 yards. The forend houses the ejectors and is attached by an Anson pushrod. The bullet diameter is 0.411 inches. 9 solvent, No. We use techniques and processes that rival hand loads, with the ultimate goal of making . Vo strike knuckle guard and advanced grip for the Kriss Vector is designed to be a practical yet beautiful accessory for the Vector. This tended to result in sporting shooters choosing to purchase a carry rifle in one of the .450-.470 nitro calibers, and an emergency stopping rifle, most commonly a .577 Nitro Express, few .600 Nitro Express rifles were made. A break-action, double-barreled rifle ideal for hunting large game, the Nitro Express was often used by British colonials on elephant hunting expeditions. How to use what your gun can tell you to date it accurately. I have seen .600 NE rifles come off a shooters shoulder during recoil then hit him in the face, causing an immediate blackout or, at the least, bleeding. The .700 Nitro Express (17.889mmR) is a big game rifle cartridge.The cartridge is typically charged with around 250 grains of powder, in addition to a two-grain igniter charge (to reduce the tendency of the cartridge to hang fire from such large powder charges). Double rifles, because two barrels is always better than one. The .500 Nitro Express has been enjoying something of a resurgence in popularity and with good reason: people are beginning to discover what a superb cartridge it is. Would the .500 Nitro Express be a good choice? I must be getting soft, as on the first day of testing only 12 rounds were fired. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqzo3O-uuBESupport the Channel! - https://kentuckyballistics.com/ In today's video we try out the world's biggest elephant gun! As I have come to expect from these three companies, ammunition is of higher quality and features better bullets (solid and expanding) than vintage ammunition. The original cartridge is slightly tapered, whereas the No.2 is bottle-necked. To increase durability and strength, it features the famous Greener cross bolt and conventional double bottom bite locking system. The Nickudu Files represents the biggest collection of online hunting and shooting books, articles and stories on the net. I hope you enjoy the video and thanks. He has studied the Japanese sword arts and has a long history of involvement in the shooting sports, which has included authoring submissions to government on various firearms related issues and assisting in the design and establishment of shooting ranges. He called the No.2 an eminenty satisfactory shell and a certain killer. Mechanically excellent. Nitro Express (NE) a designao de uma srie de cartuchos usados em rifles de grosso calibre para caa, tambm conhecidos coloquialmente como "elephant gun" ("armas para elefantes") ou "rifles express", mas mais tarde passou a incluir cartuchos britnicos de calibre menor de alta velocidade (para a poca). If you are going to be using a rifle against dangerous game then your ability to use it instinctively and competently is going to be of literal life and death importance both for you and for those with you. Ammunition had to be obtained from specialty dealers and was expensive. The rifle handles like a shotgun, being instinctive to put to the shoulder and fire quickly. Whilst more powerful, the .500, .577 and .600 NE rifles were all too heavy for everyday use and remained specialist tools for the professional hunter, the .450s remained the most popular, but political events were to soon change this. The bullets had to be rammed carefully down the barrel to seat correctly, making loading a relatively slow process but once correctly seated, the benefits were obvious to a sporting or target shooter. Sling swivels are attached for the fitting of a strap and a rubber Silvers pad provides a little extra length to the butt and added protection from damage, when rested on the ground, as well as a secure and comfortable fit into the shoulder. Jon Branch is the founder and senior editor of Revivaler and has written a significant number of articles for various publications including official Buying Guides for eBay, classic car articles for Hagerty, magazine articles for both the Australian Shooters Journal and the Australian Shooter, and hes a long time contributor to Silodrome. (You will find the article on the above pictured rifle if you click here). With the .500 Nitro Express having a groove diameter of around .510 inch, I turned to the 440-grain LBT LFN gas-check cast bullets used in my .500 Linebaugh revolver (sized .511 inch). Carries limited ammunition. Black powder express rifles in the calibres described above, one must remember, were primarily suited to the hunting of medium game. BUILT BY JOSEF JUST OF FERLACH, AUSTRIA, COMPLETED IN 2000, THIS IS A ONE OF A KIND DRILLINIG WITH TWO SETS OF BARRELS.FIRST SET IS .600NE X2 WITH A .500/416 ON TOP, SECOND SET IS .470NE X2 AND . In other words, one load may cause bullets to cross then diverge while other loads may produce parallel groups or begin to diverge soon after leaving the muzzle. Register your details here for invitations to events and special offers from The Vintage Gun Journal, Vintage Guns Ltd 2023. The Nitro Express can rarely be found in the Bayou. Three powders were stand-out choices: Alliant Reloder 17, Hodgdon Hybrid 100V and IMR-4955. There are three pictures of the rifle and the caption describes the custom, return to zero scope mounts. Click here for more information. One notable example is the Merkel 140-2, with variations offered in .375 H&H Magnum, .416 Rigby, .450/400 Nitro Express (NE), .470 NE and .500 NE, which is the cartridge I selected. Chin. 15 inch length of pull. (You will find the full article about the pair of rifles pictured above if you click here). He acquired the rifle from a N.Z gun shop and had it restored by an ex-Purdey gunmaker resident there at the time. The Nitro Express (NE) series of cartridges are used in large-bore hunting rifles, also known as elephant guns or express rifles, but later came to include smaller bore high velocity (for the time) British cartridges. This is ideal; however, a rifle that groups both barrels properly within normal hunting distance is most certainly effective and adequate. The steel barrels are twenty-four inches long and the proof stamps indicate a maximum cordite charge of 85 grains and a bullet weight of 480. By comparison a typical heavy sporting rifle in one of the small bore magnums such as the popular 7mm Remington Magnum or .300 Winchester Magnum will commonly weigh 8.5lb before a rifle-scope is attached and up around 9.5lb-10lb with rifle-scope and mounts, depending on how big and heavy or small and light the rifle-scope is. The big .500 Nitro offers the large-caliber, bone-breaking and deep-penetration qualities that are required to reach the vitals of Africas heaviest game under all conditions and is generally considered a stopping cartridge, but it is also fun to shoot! The present rifle, our interpretation of the serial number indicating that this was the third of a reported four total double .700 rifles made, bears the Birmingham proof date stamp for 1996. Experiments with bullets included varying the hardness of the lead (or alloy), altering the shape and length bullets and even casting them to fit the grooves in the rifling. Using a Lyman Borecam borescope, they were further examined for surface condition. People who have used the .500 Nitro Express tend to report a noticeable improvement in knock-down power by comparison with the .458 Winchester Magnum. I first encountered one of these in Tanzania in 2014. They also feature Boxer-primed cases, and U.S.-produced bullets are readily available, which make it easy for handloaders to assemble loads. [Modern Firearm] A Joseph Bourne and Son, Birmingham Farquharson type falling block single shot big game rifle, .450 Nitro Express. The rifle looks like it has been cared for. The 480 grain bullet with which the .475 was generally loaded, was pushed at 2,175 feet per second. Though the Nitro Express has a short range, its shot is incredibly powerful, with an equally powerful recoil. So, by comparison with the Weatherby, the recoil of the .500 Nitro Express and the .458 Winchester Magnum should seem as gentle as a maidens caress! A number of gun makers developed proprietary chamberings in these calibres, designed to deliver the attributes of flat trajectory, high-velocity and long point-blank range. Check it out and enjoy untold thousands of pages of reading. The front sight features a traditional gold bead. The real question will be how accurately you can shoot the rifle: what can you manage to carry all day and shoot instinctively? Ask questions too! The former fired a 380 grain bullet at just over 1,600 fps and penetrated 19 boards at 40 yards (according to the 1883 Field Trials). Ask questions too! The term Nitro Express came to be applied to many of these rimless cartridges also. The problem with having two rifles where one might have been better is of course that a hunter might just have need of their emergency stopping rifle unexpectedly and simply not have the time or opportunity to retrieve their big cannon from the gun-bearer in time. These courses of fire serve as examples of the sort of training one needs to do with a double-rifle for dangerous game. (tinker) - 09/02/23 11:05 PM Hunt Swaps . Wolfe Publishing Company | 2180 Gulfstream Suite A | Prescott, AZ 86301. Kynamco produce ready-loaded ammunition for it and re-loaders can buy .450 brass cases from Bertram Bullet Co.and neck them up to .475 easily enough. The addition of the word "Nitro" stemmed from the propellant used in these cartridges, cordite, which is composed of nitrocellulose and nitroglycerine. Add to this the .500 Nitro Express operates at slightly lower pressures so it extracts more easily, something that is important if you are using a double-rifle. Two triggers Action Calibre: .500 Nitro Expres .Click for more info Seller: Holland & Holland United Kingdom Area Code: 203 POR Holland and Holland Royal Grade 303 with factory 20ga barrels.ON SALE! Jeffrey, a man who would go on to design some of the best cartridges and the rifles to fire them in, such as the .404 Jeffrey and the .500 Jeffrey, both of which are back in production. 13 oz. 66 Asia books The Nitro Express Rifle is actually named for its cartridge, called as such because of the bullet velocity, which is fast as an express train, according to James Purdey, who coined the term, and because the propellant used is cordite, which is made of nitrocellulose and nitroglycerin. Wonderful find . At the end of testing, the rifle was beginning to wear in; however, it was still tight enough that the top lever had to be bumped slightly to completely close and lock the action and allow the rifle to be fired. Why not use it for boar shooting or elk for example? The British brand J.& L. Wilkins was the result of a collaboration between the late Chris Soyza, well -respected gun enthusiast and hunter who went on to become production manager at Westley Richards, and British gunsmith Bob Harvey. Commentaries on various calibres, nitro express cartridges and firearms. Peter bought it in New Zealand and used it in Africa in 2005 and 2018. Experiments with rifling included the depth of the grooves, the number of grooves and the twist rate. Marked on top "JOSEPH BORNE. It threw a 502 grain conical bullet at 1,530 fps from a double rifle, while the .500 Nitro Express, loaded with Cordite and a heavier, .570 grain bullet managed 2,150 fps. Upon assembling the rifle for the first time, it was noted that the barrels fit the receiver with extreme precision and were tight to open and close. Bote de 20 cartouches Hornady 470 NITRO Express 500 GRAINS DGX BONDED Calibre : 470 NITRO Express Poids : 32,4 grammes . This is the same velocity that I push this bullet to from my .500 Linebaugh revolver and is comparable to the .45-70 with a 405-grain bullet at around 1,330 fps. The bottle-necked No.2 throws the same bullet at 2,200 fps and uses a higher charge of up to 85 grains of cordite. .242 Rimless Nitro Express.243 Winchester.243 Winchester Super Short Magnum.244 H&H Magnum.244 Remington.246 Purdey.303/25.25 Remington.25-45 Sharps.25-21 Stevens The HEYM "Express" is the most well-designed and well-built big-bore bolt action available today. After Purdey built their first Express Rifle in 1851, the term gained traction and became universal. It is probably fair to say that the Nitro Express calibres transformed big game hunting in Africa, but the .470 was not the first. Click here to enter the forums. 114 Asia articles The bullets for this caliber are strongly constructed and will not expand explosively. A good indication of the performance improvement cordite provided is the .577 Magnum Express (Black Powder) rifle, one of the most powerful BPE cartridges ever devised. Purdey likened it to an express train because it went straight and fast to its destination. Woodleigh Bullets continues to be the most comprehensive supplier of bullets for the old British classic cartridges. From left to right: 1.17 HM2,2.17 HMR, . Full length English style Rigby leather covered rifle case used to hold a Grant .500 express rifle. & L. Wilkins .700 (Nitro Express) Double Barrel Sidelock Ejector Dangerous Game Rifle with CaseThe British brand J.& L. Wilkins was the result of a collaboration between the late Chris Soyza, well -respected gun enthusiast and hunter who went on to become production manager at Westley Richards, and British gunsmith Bob Harvey. The 700 Nitro Express, like the big bore nitro express cartridges, was developed for taking dangerous big game at close range, by intrepid hunters on foot in heavy cover, using single-shot or double rifles. 4oz., 14 7/8in. The Nitro Express Rifle is an even bigger magnum. Peter mentioned that despite the relatively light weight, it was comfortable to shoot in the field, though repeated firing at the range was typically brutal, as it is for any rifle delivering this kind of power. One of the things that sparked my interest was his choice of rifle. Nitro Express RiflesWhen smokeless powders, with their increased power to move a bullet at speed, became available, everything changed. As we have seen, the .500 Nitro Express delivers about 30% more power (as measured in energy) by comparison with a .458 Winchester Magnum, and does it with almost the same recoil, in a rifle that is only 1lb heavier. Using the Hornady 570-grain Dangerous Game Solid bullet, each powder duplicated or even exceeded factory load velocities, more or less filled the case, was within industry pressure limits, produced good accuracy and regulated properly when velocities were between 2,100 and 2,150 fps. It will take some time and ammo in order to become completely comfortable with your double but a .500 Nitro Express is no more a shoulder killer than an off the shelf .458 Winchester Magnum, and as weve seen, the ammo is not much more expensive. Peter, the current owner has had it for some years and his most recent quarry was cape buffalo. The Nickudu Files on the NitroExpress.com eMagazine. They were loaded to higher pressures and not intended to be fired in rifles designed for black powder, which by comparison were not as strong. Both problems were remedied by adding a 1.5-inch custom lace-on leather pad, and the extra length of pull made a huge difference. That does not mean they are supposed to converge or cross. The Merkel 140-2 features selective ejectors; the right barrel has been fired and the case has been ejected. The original .475 was originally chamberd for a cartridge of 3 1/4 in length and loaded with 75 grains of cordite pushing a 480 grain bullet. There is only one way to gain mastery of something and that is to practice doing it until that mastery is achieved. The cartridge was released to the commercial market in 1907 for large and dangerous game hunting in warm climates. Crafted over a 15-year period by N.J. Makinson & Son, this spectacular .600 Nitro Express is the only rifle of this caliber Makinson ever produced and one of approximately 30 firearms which comprise their total output. Enjoy extensive archives of Double Rifle pictures, Mausers, Mannlichers, Lee Speeds, Combination guns, single shots, fine shotguns and other vintage firearms as well as modern ones.. Nowadays there is an elegant sufficiency of readily available ammunition for rifles that will prove effective on the likes of elephant, hippo, and buffalo, and so for the prospective double-rifle buyer the world is your oyster. All these calibres are in production today and can be ordered from our foremost double rifle makers, like Holland & Holland, Rigby or Westley Richards. When it does (officially with the introduction of pin-fire in 1851 but practically not until the mid 1860s, when breech-loaders finally won the argument and production of muzzle-loaders fell off significantly) express rifles moved into their next phase of development. Single factory loaded . Manufactured Circa 1900, Blued finish. A .500 Nitro Express double rifle is typically built to weigh 10.5lb-11lb. Published by Vintage Guns Ltd on 28th June 2018 (modified 29th June 2019). The well-figured pistol grip stock has a 1 inch leather wrapped recoil pad, carved drop points, raised cheekpiece, checkered grip and forearm, blued Anson push-button forearm release, and a blank gold oval initial escutcheon and blued sling eye on the underside of the butt, and the corresponding sling eye is fitted beneath the barrels. The hunter wanted to be able to look at his target, engage it and kill it without the necessity for adjusting sights or allowing for range and bullet drop. They specialized in rifle production during the 1990s. It comes in a brass cornered and leather wrapped takedown case with dark green lining on the fitted interior, two snap caps, a Westley Richards & Co. oil bottle, and a takedown cleaning rod. Note the test rifles firm wood-to-metal fit and rounded contact points, which help prevent stock splitting. Black powder express rifles in the calibres described above, one must remember, were primarily suited to the hunting of medium game like red deer and sambar, and soft-skinned dangerous game like tigers and bears, though the larger ones were often employed against heavier animals. This was especially advantageous for users of double rifles, which were often used in cover, where a rapid, shotgun-like mount brought the rifle to the shoulder for a quickly-taken shot at a moving, or fleetingly seen, quarry; one which was often dangerous. 522 online hunting and shooting books and articles! A 16-bore pinfire converted to centre-fire. It does, however, come with its own drawbacks. The SSAA Big Game Rifle Stopping Double-rifle match requires 10 rounds comprising 2x shots at 50m in up to 5 minutes, then 4x shots standing unsupported at 50m in 16 seconds, then 4x shots standing unsupported at 25m in 16 seconds. This means that the Nitro won't necessarily one-shot a full health hunter even at close range if the bullet hits the arms or legs. He had ammunition hand-loaded according to Graeme Wrights data in Shooting the British Double Rifle and has about 20 rounds left. the NitroExpress.com Forums are for you. Recoil of the .500 NE is not nearly as severe; however, it is certainly not for everyone. It was developed in 1988 by Jim Bell and . Specialized craftsmen hand-fit and finish every part of a HEYM rifle"Lock, Stock and Barrel"in house to painstaking tolerances. However it has been recorded needing multiple rounds against weaker targets such as hives. The difference in performance made obsolete the old bore rifles and calibres once considered best suited to deer, like .450 became dangerous game killers. These modified bullets expand and shred on impact, causing severe bleeding. The Anson & Deeley action is bolstered at the radius, which is the weakest part of a breech-loader. 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