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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,〔Barnes, p.230, ".500 No. 2 Express (.577/.500)".〕 it resembles the .577/.500 Magnum Nitro Express, but uses a shorter case; the two are not interchangeable.〔 It was offered in single or double rifles, as well as a variety of Martini-based lever guns.〔 In power, the .500 No. 2 is comparable to the contemporary .577/.500 Magnum and .50-110 Winchester, or the modern .30-'06.〔Barnes, p.230, ".500 No. 2 Express (.577/.500)", & p.39.〕 It is sufficient for elk, deer, moose, or bear at medium range or in woods〔Barnes, p.230, ".577/.500 Magnum Nitro Express".〕 and thin-skinned dangerous game, including lions and tigers,〔 but not thick-skinned animals such as elephant. It was popular in India with contemporary shooters, and tended to be offered in heavy rifles.〔Barnes, p.233, ".577 Nitro-Express".〕 The bullet is virtually the same as the .50 Sharps, and Lyman molds can be used to produce cast examples for reloading.〔 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.〔 ==See also== *List of cartridges by caliber *List of rifle cartridges *List of centerfire cartridges *12mm caliber 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「.500 No. 2 Express」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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