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Cutting Edge .510 475gr Safari Raptor – Nitro Express (50)

Category SAFARI RAPTOR®
CUTTING EDGE BULLETS

.510 / 475-gr Safari Raptor in monolithic brass (NonCon) for Nitro Express doubles (also suitable for bolt actions). BBW#13 67% meplat with 3+1 bands reduces barrel strain. No mushrooming: six petals shear at ~3 in and radiate while the solid base drives straight and very deep. G1 BC 0.170, min impact ≥ 1500 fps. OAL 1.327 in, projection 0.750 in. Standard twist recommended (avoid faster than 1:6).

Caliber
Grains

Use / positioning
Dangerous-game bullet for .510 / 500 NE, combining controlled upset (shearing petals) with deep, straight-line base penetration. Suits double rifles and bolt actions that stabilize this projectile.

Design & terminal effect
CNC-turned brass (NonCon). BBW#13 67% meplat for terminal stability; 3+1 band layout lowers friction/pressure. Six petals begin to shear around ~3 in and move outward as the solid rear continues straight for maximum depth. Lead-free.

Key dimensions & thresholds
Caliber: .510
Weight: 475 grains (~ 30.78 g)
Bullet OAL: 1.327 in (~ 33.71 mm)
Projection length (nose): 0.750 in (~ 19.05 mm)
BC: G1 0.170 / G7 —
Minimum impact for expansion: ≥ 1500 fps
Required twist: standard; not recommended faster than 1:6

Box & contents
50 bullets (bullets only; no powder/primers).

.510 — 475 gr Safari Raptor, brass
Six petals ~3 in ; straight-driving base
OAL 1.327 in ; projection 0.750 in
G1 BC 0.170 ; ≥ 1500 fps ; standard twist
Box of 50

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