NitroXAdministrator
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12/11/06 04:59 AM
Re: Hornady 450/400 3inch

Info from the Hornady website from the link above in the thread:

450/400 Nitro Express 3"



Legendary performance from a cartridge that could only be made today.

First developed in 1902 as an all-around African cartridge, the original 450/400 Nitro Express 3" ammunition propelled a 400 gr. bullet to a muzzle velocity of just over 2100 fps. Over 100 years later, our engineers have replicated this African legend using modern technology and manufacturing process to perfect it.

Loaded with either a 400 gr. RN expanding bullet or FMJ-RN Solid, the NEW Hornady 450/400 NE 3" cartridges are perfect for modern single-shot rifles and the ideal ammo for hippo, buffalo and other thick-skinned game. Great pains were taken to ensure that this ammunition will regulate in double rifles.

Hornady's NEW 450/400 NE 3" takes an exceptional cartridge to new levels of perfection.


  • All components produced in-house to the most exacting specifications.
  • Newly-designed bullets are manufactured to 0.410" diameter and will perform safely in all rifles chambered for the 450/400 NE 3".
  • Cutting edge propellan technology delivers consistent performance from frigid arctic environments to the steamy heat of equatorial jungles.
  • Premium brass produced to the same tolerances as our Match brass.
  • Replicates original ballistics and is designed to regulate in doubles.



450/400 Nitro Express 3"

Bullet / muzzle / 100 yds / 200 yds / 300 yds

Velocity (fps)/Energy (ft/lb)
400 gr. RN 2050/3732 1815/2924 1595/2259

Trajectory Tables
400 gr. RN 1402/1746 -1.5 0.0 -10.0 -33.4

Velocity (fps)/Energy (ft/lb)
400 gr. FMJ-RN 2050/3732 1815/2924 1595/2259

Trajectory Tables
400 gr. FMJ-RN 1402/1746 -1.5 0.0 -10.0 -33.4

450/400 Nitro Express 3"



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