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Cutting Edge .457 480gr Safari Solid Nitro Express (20)

Category SAFARI SOLID
CUTTING EDGE BULLETS

Safari Solid™ .457 / 480-gr monolithic brass purpose-built for Nitro Express double rifles. 67% BBW#13™ meplat and 3 + 1 driving-band layout reduce barrel strain and deliver dead-straight, deep penetration with no expansion. G1 BC 0.190. OAL 1.514 in, projection 0.750 in. Required twist: standard. 20-count box.

Caliber
Grains

Use / positioning
“Solid” for Nitro Express platforms when straight-line travel and maximum depth are critical (quartering shots, heavy bone, thick tissue). Suitable for well-regulated doubles; compatible with bolt actions depending on load.

Design & terminal effect
Lathe-turned monolithic brass; 67% BBW#13™ meplat for exceptional straight penetration. 3 + 1 driving bands lower friction/pressure. No mushrooming—the solid shank keeps mass and axis for deep, consistent penetration.

Key dimensions & thresholds
Caliber: .457
Weight: 480 grains (~ 31.10 g)
Bullet OAL: 1.514 in (~ 38.46 mm)
Projection length: 0.750 in (~ 19.05 mm)
G1 BC: 0.190
Minimum impact for expansion: N/A (solid)
Required twist: Standard

Box & contents
20 bullets. Bullets only; no powder/primers.

  • .457 — 480-gr Safari Solid, monolithic brass

  • 67% BBW#13™ ; 3 + 1 bands

  • OAL 1.514 in (~ 38.46 mm) ; projection 0.750 in (~ 19.05 mm)

  • G1 BC 0.190 ; required twist standard

  • Box of 20

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