Nitro Express

English

Etymology

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

Nitro Express

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

See also

References
  1. Nitro Express Information
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