.375 Flanged Nitro Express

2+1⁄2 inch VelopexTypeRiflePlace of originUnited KingdomProduction historyDesigned1899Produced1899–presentSpecificationsCase typeRimmed, straight[1]Bullet diameter.375 in (9.5 mm)Neck diameter.397 in (10.1 mm)Base diameter.456 in (11.6 mm)Rim diameter.523 in (13.3 mm)Case length2.5 in (64 mm)Overall length3.1 in (79 mm)Ballistic performance
Bullet mass/type Velocity Energy
270 gr (17 g) 1,975 ft/s (602 m/s) 2,340 ft⋅lbf (3,170 J)
Test barrel length: 25 inches
Source(s): Kynoch[2] & Barnes & Amber.[3]

The .375 Nitro Express 2+1⁄2 inch Velopex , was a nitrocellulose (smokeless) powder cartridge introduced in 1899.

Overview

A hunting cartridge produced for single-shot and double rifles, the .375 Flanged NE is a slightly longer version of the .303 British necked out to .375 caliber. The .375 Flanged Nitro Express should not be confused with the .375 Flanged Magnum, a much longer and more powerful all-round African hunting cartridge.

The .375 Flanged NE is not considered suitable for hunting dangerous game, but is considered a good low velocity medium bore cartridge for woods and plains game with superior performance to the .45-70.[4]

See also

References

Footnotes

  1. ^ .375 2-1/2" Nitro Express. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2023, from https://www.chuckhawks.com/375_NE.html
  2. ^ "Kynoch .375 21⁄2". Archived from the original on 2014-12-31. Retrieved 2014-12-31.
  3. ^ Barnes & Amber, p 432.
  4. ^ "Welcome to Lee-Enfield Rifles". Archived from the original on 2017-09-18. Retrieved 2022-06-25.

Bibliography

  • Barnes, Frank C. & Amber, John T., Cartridges of the World, DBI Books, Northfield, 1972, ISBN 0-695-80326-3.
  • Kynoch Ammunition, Big Game Cartridges, kynochammunition.co.uk, retrieved 30 Dec 14.
  • lee-enfieldrifles.com, Rebirth of an Old Classic the .375 Flanged Nitro Express!! (Archived 2015-01-03), retrieved 31 Dec 14.


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