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Old 09-29-2017, 10:14 PM
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Just bought a lever action Model 89 Big Horn Armory chambered for S&W 500. Looking for recommendation for some factory "moderate" loads to use on pigs and deer. Any thoughts?
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With the .500 S&W just take your pick, all depends on how dead you want to kill something. You need to get get a S&W .500 revolver to make a really nice combo now. Also welcome to the forum from Tennessee. You should post an introduction in the new member forum.
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Oh, I also have the S&W 500 Revolver w/8 3/8" barrel. Luv it. Just looking for recommendations for a lighter factory load for it and the lever action carbine.....

Looking like I need to breakdown and start reloading...
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Oh, I also have the S&W 500 Revolver w/8 3/8" barrel. Luv it. Just looking for recommendations for a lighter factory load for it and the lever action carbine.....

Looking like I need to breakdown and start reloading...
I agree, you can customize your ammo any way you want.

I don't think anyone makes lightheaded 500 Mag ammo. I see Underwood, Buffalo Bore, Swift, Grizzly Cartridges, Double Tap and a few others. All seem very hot.

Why do you need light ammo for your Carbine? If you can handle it in your handgun you surely can in the carbine.

Maybe this one is lighter than the others.
Winchester Super-X Ammo 500 S&W Mag 350 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point
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My poor old beat up mind just can't connect "lite" load and S&W.500 magnum. If you're going to be a bear, be a grizzly bear. Just having fun, shoot straight and be safe.
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