Nitro Express

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English

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Etymology

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From the cordite propellant used, which is composed of nitrocellulose and nitroglycerine, and express, due to the higher velocities available with cordite compared to black powder.[1]

Noun

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Nitro Express

.700 Nitro Express
  1. A large-calibre cartridge with adequate ballistics to kill big game.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Nitro Express Information
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