Bertram 400 Nitro Express / 400 Purdey Brass
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Bertram 400 Nitro Express / 400 Purdey Brass
Quick Facts
| Manufacturer | Bertram |
| Cartridge | .400 Purdey 3 inch |
| Product | New, unprimed brass cartridge cases |
| Case type | Rimmed, straight |
| Primary role | Classic British sporting and express cartridge for break-action rifles |
| Compatibility status | Historic proprietary British cartridge; verify the complete .400 3-inch Straight chamber designation |
| Country of manufacture | Australia |
| U.S. distributor | Desert Tech Munitions |
Important: This listing is for new, unprimed brass cartridge cases only. It is not loaded ammunition and contains no primer, powder, or projectile.
Why Choose Bertram .400 Purdey 3 inch Brass?
- New-production brass for a rare safari or classic sporting cartridge
- Correctly headstamped for identification and load records
- Manufactured by Bertram in Australia
- Imported and supported in the United States by Desert Tech Munitions
Cartridge History
The .400 Purdey is a historic British straight-cased cartridge associated with James Purdey & Sons. It is also described in references as the .400 3-inch Straight or .400 Purdey Light Express.
Rifles and Platforms
- Historic Purdey double and single-shot rifles chambered for the .400 3-inch Straight cartridge
- Other British sporting rifles only when the exact chamber has been verified
Compatibility warning: Historic proprietary British cartridge; verify the complete .400 3-inch Straight chamber designation Similar names, shared parent cases, or matching caliber alone do not establish interchangeability.
Did You Know?
The .400 Purdey is a straight case and is distinct from bottlenecked cartridges such as the .450/.400 Nitro Express and the .400/.360 Purdey.
Product and Reference Specifications
| Manufacturer | Bertram |
| Condition | New |
| Primed | No |
| Material | Cartridge brass |
| Case type | Rimmed, straight |
| Compatibility note | Historic proprietary British cartridge; verify the complete .400 3-inch Straight chamber designation |
| Country of manufacture | Australia |
Case Preparation Before Loading
- Inspect every case before use
- Check the mouth, body, primer pocket, and flash hole
- Size, expand, chamfer, deburr, and measure as appropriate
- For proprietary or custom cartridges, use the exact rifle builder's dies, chamber data, and approved loading guidance
Availability & Production
Bertram manufactures many safari and classic sporting cases in scheduled production runs. Desert Tech Munitions maintains U.S. inventory when available and supports qualified dealer and OEM buyers.
Why Buy from Desert Tech Munitions?
- Authorized U.S. Bertram distributor
- U.S. inventory and domestic shipping when available
- Direct working relationship with Bertram
- Dealer and OEM programs for qualified buyers
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this loaded ammunition?
No. This listing is for new, unprimed brass cartridge cases only.
Will it fit a rifle with a similar caliber name?
Not necessarily. Verify the complete chamber designation, bore, dies, and rifle before ordering.
Should new cases be sized before loading?
Inspect every case. Sizing or expanding may be appropriate for the firearm, chamber, projectile, and loading tools.
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