What is .600 nitro express?

The .600 Nitro Express is a large bore centerfire rifle cartridge developed in the late 19th century for big game hunting. It was designed by W.J. Jeffery & Co. in the United Kingdom and was introduced in 1903.

The .600 Nitro Express is one of the largest and most powerful cartridges in terms of bullet diameter and stopping power. It features a bullet diameter of .620 inches (15.7mm) and a case length of 3 inches (76.2mm). The cartridge is loaded with a 900 to 1000 grain bullet (58 to 65 grams) at velocities ranging from 1800 to 2000 feet per second (548 to 610 meters per second).

The .600 Nitro Express was primarily used for hunting dangerous game like elephants, rhinoceros, and Cape buffalo. It was favored by big game hunters in Africa and India during the early to mid 20th century. The cartridge is known for its tremendous stopping power and ability to quickly bring down large and dangerous animals.

Although the .600 Nitro Express is no longer as popular as it once was, it still retains a strong following among big bore rifle enthusiasts and collectors. It is considered a classic and iconic cartridge in the history of big game hunting.