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The tiger is never found in Africa, and wildebeest are not dangerous game animals. Being in the same class of game animal as elk, it should be a suitable game to hunt with this cartridge
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Designed as a [[black powder]] round in 1882 or 1883,<ref name="Barnes p.230">Barnes, p.230, ".500 No. 2 Express (.577/.500)".</ref> it resembles the [[.577/.500 Magnum Nitro Express]], but uses a shorter [[cartridge case|case]]; the two are not interchangeable.<ref name="Barnes p.230" /> It was offered in single or [[combination gun|double]] rifles, as well as a variety of [[Martini rifle|Martini]]-based [[lever action|lever]] guns.<ref name="Barnes p.230" />
Designed as a [[black powder]] round in 1882 or 1883,<ref name="Barnes p.230">Barnes, p.230, ".500 No. 2 Express (.577/.500)".</ref> it resembles the [[.577/.500 Magnum Nitro Express]], but uses a shorter [[cartridge case|case]]; the two are not interchangeable.<ref name="Barnes p.230" /> It was offered in single or [[combination gun|double]] rifles, as well as a variety of [[Martini rifle|Martini]]-based [[lever action|lever]] guns.<ref name="Barnes p.230" />


In power, the .500 No. 2 is comparable to the contemporary .577/.500 Magnum and [[.50-110 Winchester]], or the modern [[.30-06 Springfield|.30-'06]].<ref>Barnes, p.230, ".500 No. 2 Express (.577/.500)", & p.39.</ref> It is sufficient for [[elk]], [[deer]], [[moose]], or [[bear]] at medium range or in woods<ref name="ReferenceA">Barnes, p.230, ".577/.500 Magnum Nitro Express".</ref> and thin-skinned African game, including [[tiger]]s,<ref name="Barnes p.230" /> but not dangerous animals such as [[wildebeest]]. It was popular in India with contemporary shooters, and tended to be offered in heavy rifles.<ref>Barnes, p.233, ".577 Nitro-Express".</ref>
In power, the .500 No. 2 is comparable to the contemporary .577/.500 Magnum and [[.50-110 Winchester]], or the modern [[.30-06 Springfield|.30-'06]].<ref>Barnes, p.230, ".500 No. 2 Express (.577/.500)", & p.39.</ref> It is sufficient for [[elk]], [[deer]], [[moose]], or [[bear]] at medium range or in woods<ref name="ReferenceA">Barnes, p.230, ".577/.500 Magnum Nitro Express".</ref> and thin-skinned dangerous game, including [[lion]]s and [[tiger]]s,<ref name="Barnes p.230" /> but not thick-skinned animals such as [[elephant]]. It was popular in India with contemporary shooters, and tended to be offered in heavy rifles.<ref>Barnes, p.233, ".577 Nitro-Express".</ref>


The bullet is virtually the same as the [[.50 Sharps]], and [[Lyman]] molds can be used to produce cast examples for [[Handloading|reloading]].<ref name="Barnes p.230" /> Factory loads used about between 130-160 gr (8.4-10.4 g) of [[black powder|Fg]].
The bullet is virtually the same as the [[.50 Sharps]], and [[Lyman]] molds can be used to produce cast examples for [[Handloading|reloading]].<ref name="Barnes p.230" /> Factory loads used about between 130-160 gr (8.4-10.4 g) of [[black powder|Fg]].

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.500 No. 2 Express (.577/.500)
TypeRifle
Place of originUK
Specifications
Bullet diameter.507 in (12.9 mm)
Neck diameter.538 in (13.7 mm)
Shoulder diameter.560 in (14.2 mm)
Base diameter.641 in (16.3 mm)
Rim diameter.726 in (18.4 mm)
Case length2.81 in (71 mm)
Overall length3.40 in (86 mm)
Primer type.251 (6.38 mm) Berdan (Kynoch #31A)
Ballistic performance
Bullet mass/type Velocity Energy
340 gr (22 g) (factory load, black powder) 1,925 ft/s (587 m/s) 2,800 ft⋅lbf (3,800 J)
300 gr (19 g) 1,870 ft/s (570 m/s) 2,340 ft⋅lbf (3,170 J)
360 gr (23 g) (smokeless, Lyman 509134) 1,700 ft/s (520 m/s) 2,315 ft⋅lbf (3,139 J)
Source(s): Barnes & Amber 1972

The .500 No. 2 Express (also called the .577/.500 and, in Germany, 12.7mm British No. 2) is a British centerfire fire rifle cartridge.

Designed as a black powder round in 1882 or 1883,[1] it resembles the .577/.500 Magnum Nitro Express, but uses a shorter case; the two are not interchangeable.[1] It was offered in single or double rifles, as well as a variety of Martini-based lever guns.[1]

In power, the .500 No. 2 is comparable to the contemporary .577/.500 Magnum and .50-110 Winchester, or the modern .30-'06.[2] It is sufficient for elk, deer, moose, or bear at medium range or in woods[3] and thin-skinned dangerous game, including lions and tigers,[1] but not thick-skinned animals such as elephant. It was popular in India with contemporary shooters, and tended to be offered in heavy rifles.[4]

The bullet is virtually the same as the .50 Sharps, and Lyman molds can be used to produce cast examples for reloading.[1] Factory loads used about between 130-160 gr (8.4-10.4 g) of Fg.

Moderately popular in its day, the round has long since ceased to be offered commercially. Black powder rifles in this caliber should use somewhat light smokeless loads.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Barnes, p.230, ".500 No. 2 Express (.577/.500)".
  2. ^ Barnes, p.230, ".500 No. 2 Express (.577/.500)", & p.39.
  3. ^ a b Barnes, p.230, ".577/.500 Magnum Nitro Express".
  4. ^ Barnes, p.233, ".577 Nitro-Express".

Sources

  • Barnes, Frank C., ed. by John T. Amber. ".577/500 Magnum Nitro Express", in Cartridges of the World, pp. 230 & 236. Northfield, IL: DBI Books, 1972. ISBN 0-695-80326-3.
  • ______ and _____. ".30-06 Springfield", in Cartridges of the World, p. 39. Northfield, IL: DBI Books, 1972. ISBN 0-695-80326-3.
  • ______ and _____. ".500 No. 2 Express (.577/.500)", in Cartridges of the World, p. 230. Northfield, IL: DBI Books, 1972. ISBN 0-695-80326-3.


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