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bonanza
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An argument for the 500/450 NE.
21/01/08 12:33 PM

Often overlooked, the 500/450 by Holland and Holland may very well be the greatest double rifle cartridge ever designed.

If we look at it objectively, it's perfect. The case has a gentle taper, shallow shoulder, and a long neck. The pressure is very moderate and shoots the ubiquitous .458 bullet. Brass is abundant and cheap, even $0.00 if you use .470 freebies. The standard 480 load is easily tolerated by most and the 350 NFB load is pure fun.

Ok, how does it compare to the 450 and 450#2? Lower pressure than a 450 and more manageable than a 450#2. The 450#2 has a short neck, thick rim and a ridiculous volume. With today's powder the pressure in a 500/450 is plenty low, as to not need the volume of the 450?#2, but a tad more than a 450; hence the ideal 500/450.

It's life was cut short by the Indian ban. It's time to recognize the H&H 500/450 NE as a truly timeless cartridge.

B.

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An argument for the 500/450 NE.	bonanza	21/01/08 12:33 PM
Re: An argument for the 500/450 NE.	Anonymous	16/02/08 07:32 AM
Re: An argument for the 500/450 NE.	Marrakai	21/01/08 02:17 PM
Re: An argument for the 500/450 NE.	Anonymous	29/01/08 03:43 PM
Re: An argument for the 500/450 NE.	500Nitro	29/01/08 03:57 PM
Re: An argument for the 500/450 NE.	Bwanaclark	14/02/08 10:21 AM
Re: An argument for the 500/450 NE.	BigFiveJack	29/01/08 05:20 PM
Re: An argument for the 500/450 NE.	500Nitro	29/01/08 05:49 PM
Re: An argument for the 500/450 NE.	JabaliHunter	29/01/08 11:57 PM
Re: An argument for the 500/450 NE.	EricCioe	25/01/08 05:04 PM
Re: An argument for the 500/450 NE.	gatsby	25/01/08 06:22 PM
Re: An argument for the 500/450 NE.	BigFiveJack	25/01/08 06:37 PM
Re: An argument for the 500/450 NE.	DUGABOY1	27/01/08 06:16 AM
Re: An argument for the 500/450 NE.	500Nitro	21/01/08 02:39 PM
Re: An argument for the 500/450 NE.	NE450No2	22/01/08 03:00 AM
Re: An argument for the 500/450 NE.	JabaliHunter	22/01/08 05:05 AM
Re: An argument for the 500/450 NE.	NE450No2	22/01/08 03:16 PM
Re: An argument for the 500/450 NE.	JabaliHunter	22/01/08 06:47 PM
Re: An argument for the 500/450 NE.	bonanza	23/01/08 12:51 PM
Re: An argument for the 500/450 NE.	JabaliHunter	23/01/08 10:30 PM
Re: An argument for the 500/450 NE.	500Nitro	23/01/08 01:42 PM

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