nitro express

Questions

What does nitro express mean?

A large-calibre cartridge with adequate ballistics to kill big game.

Where does nitro express come from?

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.

How to pronounce nitro express

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