The Perfect Companions for the African Adventure

Krieghoff's goal is the perfect combination of gun and cartridge. So in conjunction with WR Ammunition Company (Wolfgang Romey), the world renowned German specialist in big bore ammunition, we have developed a new flanged cartridge - The .500/.416 NITRO EXPRESS (3 1/4").
The designation says it all. It is a 3 1/4" .500 caliber case and a .416 bullet - components which are popular throughout the world and readily available everywhere.

The ballistics are perfect for use on dangerous game - similar to the famed .416 Rigby but at slightly lower pressure and with the supreme advantage of a flanged cartridge providing reliable extraction in a double rifle.

Ballistics for the .500/.416 NE (3 1/4")
(Test barrel 25,5" / 65cm)

Pmax: 39,885 psi (2,750 bar), Copper crusher method
44,962 psi (3,100 bar), Piezzo method

Bullet: Bullet: Woodleigh softpoint and solid 410 grs (26.6g)

Velocity: 2,330 ft/sec (710m/s)

Energy at muzzle: 4,940 Ft lb (6,700 J)

These characteristics indicate an ideal combination of high energy and flat trajectory. The .500/.416 NE provides maximum effectiveness with moderate pressure. As shown above, velocity and energy are similar to the belted .416 calibers like .416 Rigby, but the .500/.416 NE offers the supreme advantage of a rimmed case suitable for double rifles.

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Krieghoff .500/.416 NE 3 1.4"