The Norma African PH Solids .450 Rigby Rimless 500gr ammunition (MPN: 20111042) is heavy dangerous-game rifle ammunition engineered for maximum straight-line penetration through dense muscle and heavy bone. Built with a monolithic non-expanding flat-meplate solid projectile, this cartridge resists deformation and prevents deflection off heavy skeletal structures during close-range stopping scenarios. Packaged in a 10-round box, each round utilizes reloadable brass cases and stable propellants optimized to maintain manageable chamber pressures within C.I.P. standards during high-temperature hunting conditions.

Key Features

• Monolithic Solid Construction: Non-expanding solid projectile designed for non-deflecting, straight-line penetration without jacket-core separation.
• High-Mass Stopping Power: 500 grain (32.4 g) projectile delivers substantial kinetic momentum against thick-skinned, heavy-boned game.
• Temperature-Stable Propellant: Formulated to maintain reliable extraction and prevent dangerous pressure spikes in tropical or arid hunting environments.
• Factory Brass Cases: High-grade, reloadable centerfire brass casings built to exact .450 Rigby Rimless chamber tolerances.

Specifications

• Brand: Norma
• Series: African PH (Professional Hunter)
• Part Number (MPN): 20111042
• Calibre: .450 Rigby Rimless
• Bullet Type: Monolithic Solid (Non-expanding)
• Bullet Weight: 500 grains (32.4 g)
• Ballistic Coefficient (G1): 0.269
• Case Type: Centerfire Brass (Reloadable)
• Package Quantity: 10 rounds per box
• Firearms Compatibility: Bolt-action and single-shot rifles chambered specifically for the .450 Rigby Rimless cartridge

Who is the Norma African PH .450 Rigby 500gr Solid for?

• Northern Territory and Queensland Big Game Hunters — requires deep straight-line penetration through massive shoulder bones and dense muscle tissue when hunting feral water buffalo and scrub bulls, achieved by the monolithic 500 grain solid projectile.
• Professional Guides Taking Backup Shots — requires reliable close-quarters stopping performance between 15 and 100 metres without projectile deflection or core separation, provided by this dangerous game rifle ammunition.
• Hunters Preparing for African Safari Expeditions — requires dedicated dangerous game rifle ammunition engineered with a 500 grain solid projectile designed specifically for heavy-bone penetration on thick-skinned game like elephant and cape buffalo.

Less suitable for: Long-range shooting beyond 150 to 200 metres due to the rapid velocity drop-off inherent to its 0.269 G1 ballistic coefficient; thin-to-medium-skinned game where expanding soft-point ammunition is required for rapid energy transfer; or firearms chambered in .450 Nitro Express (rimmed) or .416 Rigby.