Good afternoon,

I tried to search here for which primer to use for a 470 Nitro Express without much luck.

Can anyone here suggest a primer and where to get them?

Thanks and regards,

Pavan

Hornady and Hodgdon use Federal 215 for their Loads.

HODGDON

Cartridge: 470 Nitro Express
Load Type: Rifle
Starting Loads
Maximum Loads

Bullet Weight (Gr.) Manufacturer Powder Bullet Diam. C.O.L. Grs. Vel. (ft/s) Pressure Grs. Vel. (ft/s) Pressure
500 GR. BAR SP Hodgdon H1000 .475" 3.860" 120.0 1948 125.0 2063
500 GR. BAR SP Hodgdon H4831 .475" 3.860" 114.0 2039 119.0 2159
500 GR. BAR SP Hodgdon H4350 .475" 3.860" 108.0 2024 112.0 2141
600 GR. BAR SP Hodgdon H1000 .475" 3.860" 110.0 1844 115.0 1933
600 GR. BAR SP Hodgdon H4831 .475" 3.860" 100.0 1827 105.0 1941

Fed 215

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Gentlemen,

Thank you so much, you guys are simply great.

Pavan