The 50 AE Desert Eagle I shot, with factory Hornady 300gr XTP loads, was a puddy cat compared to a 500 S&W.
A 44 Mag is nothing like shooting a 500 either.
I'm a short barrel guy. I've got the 3-1/2" ES & my son has a 4". (The 4" is only 3" of rifled barrel & 1" of comp.)
Which ever you choose hopefully you handload because that's the only real way to enjoy the 500 to it fullest, & the cheapest .
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Thank you! The DE being a puddy tat in comparison doesn't surprise me. Makes me more excited to shoot the .500 to be honest. I agree with the short barrels. I really liked the 4 inch but was thinking the 8 inch may be more manageable. That & the added velocity. Reloading is the plan, but that won't start till probably the end of the year. Maybe it would be good to start with some 275 GR Magtechs or 300 GR Hornady's as the first rounds. 1 round at a time as well.
The 50 AE Desert Eagle I shot, with factory Hornady 300gr XTP loads, was a puddy cat compared to a 500 S&W.
A 44 Mag is nothing like shooting a 500 either.
I'm a short barrel guy. I've got the 3-1/2" ES & my son has a 4". (The 4" is only 3" of rifled barrel & 1" of comp.)
Which ever you choose hopefully you handload because that's the only real way to enjoy the 500 to it fullest, & the cheapest .
Welcome to the forum!
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After viewing the picture of your ES I had to get my 5" JRC out to compare the muzzles. The rifling in my barrel runs right up to the crown whereas yours seems to be recessed(1/8"-1/4"). Now, I know the ESs were not made until after I bought mine from John so, would you happen to know the reason for this difference?
Steve
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