Thread: S & W 500 which barrel length 4", 6" or 8 3/8"
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Old 10-04-2013, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Uraldriver View Post
Well for packing around I'd go for the 4", I have a John Ross
5" uncompensated PC model and it is great for Holster Carry.

I usually load 375 Grain-440 Grain bullets around 1100-1200 FPS for range shooting and Deer & Black bear. I have not shot any of these animals yet but I suspect the loads will work well.

I would also recomend looking up some of John Ross' Loading data using IMR & Hodgdon rifle powders.
I also have one of these and load hand cast 500 grainers over a charge of Hodgon Tite Group powder for range work.
Steve
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