Big Bore Wheel Guns

[C5GUY]

I'm a big S&W fan and own 5 S&W 1911's, down from 7, and as of now 2 S&W revolvers both big bore. I have owned a 625 .45acp for a few years and it is a great shooting gun. Recently I took in a 500SW Magnum in satin stainless in as partial trade on an AR-15. Did not plan on keeping it until I took it to the range last weekend. It came with 120rds of ammo ranging from 325gr up to some Grizzly 500gr. I expected more kick than it gave me, don't get me wrong it is a handful to shoot and you have to be prepared and in a damn good stance but it is not near as ferocious as I had heard. I did not shoot any of the 500gr stuff but at 30ft. the 325gr turns a large cantaloupe into an orange mist. Wish that I had someone video it but other than me I was the only shooter at the outdoor range that day mainly due to crappy weather. Looks like the 500SW will remain in my S&W family. Here is a pic of my 500SW

Thought that I would include a picture of my 625 too.

 

[Protocall_Design]

Two great revos!

 

[zogger]

Both nice guns!

Are those Altamont grips on your 625?

 

[CDR_Glock]

I have tried a few different loads except for 700 grain, which I couldn't find locally (even at a gun show this past weekend).

The recoil isn't that bad. I find the 357 Snubby to be more stout. There is a loud report and a lot of smoke/flames.

I put red dots as I find its use for hunting will be better than a scope. I also acquired a monopod to help with long range shooting, but I haven't tried it.

Lastly, I reload at the moment, 500 in 350 and 500 grains.

These are the other large bore Magnums:

460
454
44


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[fdw]

I recently rented a ported 500 like yours and absolutely loved it. I was in the lanes with an instructor and some students and I told him I was getting ready to pop off a round. He told all the students to hold their hearing protection tighter with their hands.

Big bang, not as much recoil as I thought it would have. The thing I loved though was the circle of fire that radiated from the ports each time I fired off a round... great gun and I'd love to have one.

I missed a great deal on a big bore snubby about a year ago and I'm still kicking myself....

 

[Snapping Twig]

Here's a couple .480's.

Bullets in foreground are a standard 250g 44 and a light for caliber 350g 480.

 

[BC38]

I like the big bores too. I have 5 of them
A 1917 commercial
A 29-3 Classic Hunter
A "pre" 24
A Charter Arms Bulldog
An Astra Terminator
None as big as your 500, but they still punch pretty nice holes.

 

[keithherrington]

Here are my favorites

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[C5GUY]

Both nice guns!

Are those Altamont grips on your 625?

Not sure of the grips. They were already on it when I purchased it.

 

[C5GUY]

I have tried a few different loads except for 700 grain, which I couldn't find locally (even at a gun show this past weekend).

The recoil isn't that bad. I find the 357 Snubby to be more stout. There is a loud report and a lot of smoke/flames.

I put red dots as I find its use for hunting will be better than a scope. I also acquired a monopod to help with long range shooting, but I haven't tried it.

Lastly, I reload at the moment, 500 in 350 and 500 grains.

These are the other large bore Magnums:

460
454
44


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Sweet family of wheel guns that you have collected.

 

[C5GUY]

My John Linebaugh custom Ruger Bisley in 45 Colt with a 4 3/4" Wilson match barrel and his hand made grips in French Walnut.


My John Linebaugh custom Ruger Bisley in 500 Linebaugh, with a 4 3/4" barrel, his hand made custom grips in presentation grade walnut and his brass frame.


Keith

Beautiful!!

 

[C5GUY]

I like the big bores too. I have 5 of them
A 1917 commercial
A 29-3 Classic Hunter
A "pre" 24
A Charter Arms Bulldog
An Astra Terminator
None as big as your 500, but they still punch pretty nice holes.

Nice collection of wheel guns!!

 

[C5GUY]

Here's a couple .480's.

Bullets in foreground are a standard 250g 44 and a light for caliber 350g 480.

Impressive amount of firepower you have there.

 

[CDR_Glock]

I recently rented a ported 500 like yours and absolutely loved it. I was in the lanes with an instructor and some students and I told him I was getting ready to pop off a round. He told all the students to hold their hearing protection tighter with their hands.

Big bang, not as much recoil as I thought it would have. The thing I loved though was the circle of fire that radiated from the ports each time I fired off a round... great gun and I'd love to have one.

I missed a great deal on a big bore snubby about a year ago and I'm still kicking myself....

If you don't have one, there is a tie in my book between the 460 XVR and the 500 S&W. They're both very versatile. The 460 can shoot 460, 454 Casull,and 45 Colt. 460 rounds can range from 200 to 400 grains. The 500 can shoot the 700 grain down to 280 grains, and everything in between from 500 Special up to the 700 (of which I have yet to experience).

I find it is necessary to reload, though, because of the price of ammunition. Plus, you want the utmost in accuracy.


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[BLUEDOT37]

Big bore SNUBBY wheelguns...

My son's 4" was the first 500 Magnum I fired. Good gun.

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[mazer]

Here are a few of my big bores. I was mostly a 44mag guy until I took up the 460 S&W!
Top is a brand new PC 7.5"bbl XVR 460S&W and below it is an XVR with a 8 3/8"bbl both excellent shooters.

And the rest of the gang including my new 460 at the top all the rest are 44's except for the competitor on the right which is a .357 (couldn't resist the price at a local pawn shop):

 

[C5GUY]

Here are a few of my big bores. I was mostly a 44mag guy until I took up the 460 S&W!
Top is a brand new PC 7.5"bbl XVR 460S&W and below it is an XVR with a 8 3/8"bbl both excellent shooters.

And the rest of the gang including my new 460 at the top all the rest are 44's except for the competitor on the right which is a .357 (couldn't resist the price at a local pawn shop):

Impressive collection!!

 

[Tanners Owner]

For me- it's my M24 3" and my 625 JM. Very happy with both, though do need to shoot the M24 more.....

 

[fdw]

Here are a few of my big bores. I was mostly a 44mag guy until I took up the 460 S&W!
Top is a brand new PC 7.5"bbl XVR 460S&W and below it is an XVR with a 8 3/8"bbl both excellent shooters.

And the rest of the gang including my new 460 at the top all the rest are 44's except for the competitor on the right which is a .357 (couldn't resist the price at a local pawn shop):

Can I just say WOW!

 

[BornToLooze]

All I have right now is a M29 Classic and a 3rd Model .44 Special