Grizzly Ammo 470 Nitro Express ammunition (part no. GC47NE1) loads a 500-grain Barnes Triple-Shock X Boat Tail for hunters who need controlled expansion without any surprises. Grizzly Ammo small-batch loads dangerous-game rifle and big-bore handgun cartridges for hunters who need proven performance on the world’s largest game. The all-copper hollow point petals peel back on impact for a wide wound channel while the bullet retains close to 100 percent of its weight for deep penetration. Cased and 5 to a box, it is built to feed reliably through bolt guns and semi-autos chambered for the cartridge. In our rifle ammunition lineup, this 470 Nitro Express loading is a confirmed, dependable choice worth adding to the cart.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 470 Nitro Express, a classic double-rifle dangerous-game cartridge built to stop the largest African game.
• The bullet weighs 500 grains, setting the balance of velocity and downrange energy this load is tuned for.
• The bullet is a Barnes Triple-Shock X Boat Tail, the projectile Grizzly Ammo chose to load behind 470 Nitro Express.
• The all-copper hollow point petals peel back on impact for a wide wound channel while the bullet retains close to 100 percent of its weight for deep penetration.
• The projectile is lead-free, making the load compliant in California and other jurisdictions that require nontraditional bullets.
• Each box holds 5 rounds, enough to confirm zero and still have rounds on hand.
• A case ships 10 boxes (50 rounds total), ideal for stocking up or buying once for the season.
• At about $15.94 per round, the price reflects the bullet construction loaded into this round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What game is the 500-gr Barnes Triple-Shock X Boat Tail suited for? With 470 Nitro Express behind a Barnes Triple-Shock X Boat Tail bullet, it is built for deer-class game and similarly sized animals within the cartridge’s normal hunting range.

Is this ammunition legal in lead-restricted hunting areas like California? Yes, the lead-free bullet meets nontraditional-ammunition requirements in California and similar jurisdictions.

How is the Barnes Triple-Shock X Boat Tail different from a standard cup-and-core bullet? The all-copper hollow point petals peel back on impact for a wide wound channel while the bullet retains close to 100 percent of its weight for deep penetration.

Buy the Grizzly Ammo 470 Nitro Express 500 gr Barnes Triple-Shock X Boat Tail

A load you can trust round after round is worth more than a marginal ballistic edge, and this 470 Nitro Express loading delivers exactly that. Pick up a case and put it through its paces before you need it. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.