.500 N.E. 3''

The .500 Nitro Express 3" (NE 3") is a big-game hunting cartridge developed by W.J. Jeffery & Co. in the early 20th century. It is a powerful cartridge designed for hunting large and dangerous game in Africa and other parts of the world.

The .500 NE 3" uses a .510-inch diameter bullet and has a case length of 3 inches. It delivers high muzzle energy and velocity, making it capable of taking down animals such as elephants, buffalo, and rhinoceroses.

The cartridge has a long history of use in Africa, where it has earned a reputation for being a reliable and effective cartridge for hunting large game. However, due to its size and power, it can be challenging to shoot and produces significant recoil, which requires proper technique and equipment to manage.

The .500 NE 3" is typically used in double-barrel and single-shot rifles, although some bolt-action rifles are also chambered for it. It remains a popular cartridge among big-game hunters and has been used to take down some of the largest and most dangerous animals on the planet.