I have to agree with Tim regarding the use of a .450 Express against dangerous game. The term 'Express' was used to denote the high velocity of the bullet. In the Black Powder days that high velocity was gained by reducing the bullet weight, the cartridge cases were already full up with powder.
Certainly it will kill large and dangerous game, but then so will a .22 rimfire if you place the bullet correctly, but no one but an idiot would try.
The .450 Express is fine for African thin skinned game but I wouldn't like to take on a large Brown, Grizzly or Polar Bear with it.
Harry
Last edited by Harry Eales; 09/09/10 01:22 PM.
