First shots & thoughts ☆.500 S&W☆

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My first shot with my new revolver purchased from @Truegrit4311.

Nowhere near the super-hyped recoil I imagined I would feel. I put everything from the 350 grain Hornady to the 700 grain Underwoods through it today, including my HOT handload 500 gr. and I am thoroughly impressed.

I wish there were not so many negative connotations attached to this gun.

I recently sold my .44 mag Super Blackhawk with Hogue rubber grips and the rest of my 340 grain +P+ ammo. This round and gun combination would punish wrists and elbows alike, to the point where I would be unable to move my arms the day after a range day as a 20-something year old.

Not so with the .500 magnum. Over 20 rounds down range, and I know I shot a powerful weapon, but it doesn't hurt. I think this is mainly due to the gun pushing back almost nearly horizontally into your hand.

I'm no expert, but I would carry this comfortably for bears over a .44 or 460 any day of the week. (Hopefully I am always wearing 2 forms of earpro as it is LOUD)

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I love the 500 Magnum. I only have one, in 6”.

I only have one 460xvr.

I have 3 44 Magnum and 454 Casull.


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CDR_Glock said:
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I love the 500 Magnum. I only have one, in 6”.

I only have one 460xvr.

I have 3 44 Magnum and 454 Casull.


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Do you agree with my statement that the .500 handles the loads better than the .44/460 hot loads?

That photo is awesome!
 
I have had a 2 1/2 and a 4 incher. Loved them both. The 500 is the baddest of the bad. The Mac Daddy. When folks talk about "other lesser" calibers shooting Flatter and so forth, they Never compare apples and apples. When given the same bullet weights nothing is meaner than the Mighty 500.
How did you like the 700s???
 
BatteryOaksBilly said:
How did you like the 700s???
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Really didn't mind them at all! The 500 grain Hornady I whipped up have more snap. The 700s are not something I will have any real use for since the OAL is too long for my lever .500, but something I am glad to have tried. I'm sure if my friends shoot it they will insist on 700 grain bullets, but they will have to do it on their dime.
 
I've shot a couple of 500's a good bit, a first gen 8 3/8, and a PC 10 1/2. My opinion of the recoil is that, at least with these barrel lengths, it's not much worse than a 4" 44 mag with full power loads. The recoil does add up, and I usually kept my sessions to 15 or 20 rounds. Midrange cast loads are a real fun day, not as much recoil but still a satisfying thump. These are heavy guns and the weight soaks up a lot of the kick. I've never shot any of the shorter guns, so can't comment on them.

With a load they like, these guns can be very accurate. The two piece barrels, while non traditional in the S&W world, work very well. They are very similar to the older Dan Wessons, which were known to be good shooters. I wish S&W had used a system that allowed the owner could change barrels. It would be more versatile and have a big cool factor!
 
degenerateJEFF said:
Do you agree with my statement that the .500 handles the loads better than the .44/460 hot loads?

That photo is awesome!
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It has the widest range of bullet weights than any other revolver. I love the versatility. You can shoot from 275 up to 700 gr, in 500 special to 500 magnum.

Yes, it can handle anything you put into it. The frame allows the shooter to control it. My barrel is only 6” but it’s easy to carry. Though I relegate my hunting backup to a 454 Casull Ruger Alaskan because of 6 vs 5 SHOTs. [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]


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Goofyfoot2001 said:
What kind of powder and how much for each bullet weight. Interested in the cost of this gigantor round.
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Right now shooting lil gun 30 grains with the 500 grain Hornady bullets.
I got a 8# of Winchester 296 for half off ($100) and 250 bullets of Matt's bullets 440 grains gas checked ($100) to help cut costs next time I go on a loading spree.
 
CDR_Glock said:
It has the widest range of bullet weights than any other revolver. I love the versatility. You can shoot from 275 up to 700 gr, in 500 special to 500 magnum.

Yes, it can handle anything you put into it. The frame allows the shooter to control it. My barrel is only 6” but it’s easy to carry. Though I relegate my hunting backup to a 454 Casull Ruger Alaskan because of 6 vs 5 SHOTs. [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]


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Do you hunt with a .454 long gun?
 
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