This "American Rifleman Television" episode features a J. Woodward & Sons London .500 3" Express Double Rifle from the late 19th century. The video discusses the historical context of dangerous-game hunting in British colonial Africa and India, highlighting the need for powerful double rifles like this one to take down large game such as tigers and plains game. American Rifleman Field Editor Garry James provides details on the .500 3" cartridge, noting its popularity and performance with a 340-grain bullet and 135 grains of powder, delivering over 2,000 foot-pounds of power from a blackpowder round. The episode also directs viewers to additional American Rifleman TV content and encourages NRA membership.
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