500 S&W Magnum 350gn VS 700gn

Chrisj357 · #1 11-21-2016, 11:51 AM

Ok, this is for the few seasoned .500 S&W shooters we have. I have had my 6.5" 500 for a few years now. My practice loads are 350grn JHP and my hunting load is 375gn Bonded JHP. I can feel a noticeable difference in recoil between the two.

So I have recently ordered a box of 700gn CFN. I was hoping to get a report from some of you that may have shot this larger round. How much difference should I expect?

as always TIA.

nesser · #2 11-21-2016, 03:03 PM

Load 1 at a time first time you go to shoot them. They are way more them you will ever expect. Very load and kick like a mule. Not that much fun. But it will kill a freight train

Nevada Ed · #3 11-24-2016, 12:22 AM

The 3 lb. S&W 629 44 mag. with a 340 @ 1478 has a RECOIL of 36 ft/lbs.

The 4.3 lb. 500 mag with a 350 @ 1888fps has a recoil of 51 ft/lbs.

+1 with the above thread.......... Hold on !!

A 500gr lead bullet at 1500fps has a recoil rated at......... 59 ft/lbs. +/-

Chrisj357 · #4 11-24-2016, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Bonkers

Recoil compensators work by expanding gas velocity. The 700 grain bullets have rather low velocity so do not expect the compensator to be effective.

For the .500 S&W about one ounce is all the bullet weight you'll ever need. Do not load above 440 grains and you will be quite pleased and impressed with the results.

Loading a 700 grain is pure ridiculous....there is no animal on Earth that needs a 700 grain slug producing LESS energy than the 440 grain.

Yes, I agree, totally ridiculous... that's why I bought one box. I can't imagine a logical justification other than I want the experience once.

Then if T-REX ever attacks I I'll be ready.

To some degree me owning a .500 S&W is in itself ridiculous but I like it, like the recoil, like the BOOM, this promise to be more of all the above.