.700 Nitro Express

1988 · Jim Bell, William Feldstein · 1 firearm in catalog

Also known as: .700 NE, .700 H&H

Cartridge specifications

Bullet Diameter17.78 mm (0.700")
Base Diameter19.94 mm (0.785")
Case Length88.9 mm (3.500")
Overall Length114.3 mm (4.500")
Max Pressure275 MPa (39,885 psi)
Typical Bullet Weight64.8 g (1000 gr)
Typical Muzzle Velocity610 m/s (2001 fps)
Typical Muzzle Energy12067 J (8900 ft·lbf)
Primer TypeLarge Rifle
Cartridge TypeRimmed
Introduced1988

Firearms chambered in .700 Nitro Express