Look what S&W 500 magnum 700 gr did to me.

BigBill said:
I don't think my old bones could handle it. If I was younger I'd have the longest barrel with wheels on it. I don't think we'll see anything bigger than a 500 s&w. Unless it's an auto?

Can Clint Eastwood squeeze out one last dirty Harry movie with a 500 s&w in 44mag so he can safely shoot it? Bill
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You won't see anything bigger because anything (non-smooth barreled) over .50 caliber would be a destructive device.
 
Kid44 said:
According to your post you bought a gun just to sample the recoil?? After seeing what it is like are you keeping it?
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Back in the day, there were Model 29s to be found in the pre-owned case in various gun shops, often with the original box of ammo, minus 4 or 5 rounds. :)

I am not sure I have seen the same thing with used Model 500s. I am not sure what that says about us as shooters, but I am sure it says something!
 
vipermd said:
D10- Were those your loads or "factory"?? If they were your loads what was the recipe? The 700gr from ballistic supply produces a major fireball out of a 4". The recoil from the 700gr/4" is not bad, you need to try that same round in a 8 3/8 SW or better yet a 7.5 BFR, it will give you a better understanding of the term " free Recoil". The 700 is also not very accurate past 20-25 yrds out of a 4", it's accuracy truly does shine out of the longer barrels. Be Safe,
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Yes they were my own loads and It was scientific experiment for me. This is not something you'd use for shooting at the range or hunting. Therefore I would not recommend using my recipe, bullet was seated out to create more space for powder. But I'll give you safe load for 700 magnum which I also used, it is 24 to 25 grains of H110/W296 with light or heavy crimp. As far as accuracy, I shot it at 50 yards with 4" model and it was fine.
 
Somehow, I seem to be able to resist the urge to shoot something that kills on one end and cripples on the other.

Especially when not certain which is which.....
 
The 500 really is a versatile cartridge and can be gentle or punishing on the sending and receiving end depending on what you feed it. I have fired max loads with the Sierra JSP and its not "fun" to shoot and one box of 50 is a workout.

The beauty of heavy cast bullets is they can be driven at normal non-magnum velocities and avoid leading issues and still have freight train power and penetration. I have a custom 600 grain mold and it gives me the ability to make my own slugs that are cost affordable and I can load them up or down. 600 or 700 grains of anything coming out the end over 1000 FPS is a handful.


Loaded up heavy its a gun unlike any other for "launching" projectiles.
 
cal50 said:
The 500 really is a versatile cartridge and can be gentle or punishing on the sending and receiving end depending on what you feed it. I have fired max loads with the Sierra JSP and its not "fun" to shoot and one box of 50 is a workout.

The beauty of heavy cast bullets is they can be driven at normal non-magnum velocities and avoid leading issues and still have freight train power and penetration. I have a custom 600 grain mold and it gives me the ability to make my own slugs that are cost affordable and I can load them up or down. 600 or 700 grains of anything coming out the end over 1000 FPS is a handful.


Loaded up heavy its a gun unlike any other for "launching" projectiles.
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Absolutely agree with S&W 500 Magnum being very versatile and on top of that it almost costs me same as shooting .22 cal. I reload (do not cast) my own bullets and 50 rounds come out to $15 to $22 depending on the load.
 
I would love to make a video shooting flying clay targets with S&W 500 magnum, but can't find a place where I could safely shoot that.
 
I saw my friend looking at the video, wow what a power. I've only shot 9mm but I'd love to try it.
 
Ummm, thanks - but NO thanks. If I want my hand twisted off at the wrist I'll grab hold of some spinning machinery. At least that way I can safely let go when I've had enough!
 
D10 said:
I see people are wondering what S&W 500 magnum recoil really feels like. I was curious too but could not find this gun to try it so I purchased it. It was nothing like what you read on the net. Some say it becomes safe queen but this gun made my 1911 safe queen. 350 gr are lot of fun to shoot, then I wanted to see what kind of maximum recoil this gun could produce. I tried 700 grain absolutely maximum load possible and fired it from 4" model. You can see it for yourself what can this revolver do. S&W 500 magnum, 700 grain max load. - YouTube
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Lets look at the errors in this post.
1. 500 SW was developed with 8 inch barrel
2. Firing load for an 8 inch barrel in a 4 inch barrel
3. Trying to hold that amount of recoil with a weak grip
4. Trying to convince us that a 500 sw has made a 45 acp a safe queen. It is likely because his wrist is to sore from firing the 500 SW.

Gump said it best - Stupid is is stupid does,
 
He is. His "horsepower" description of certain guns and calibers is something I've stolen from him.
 
My 460V is enough fun for me. ;)

240gr XTP Mag pushed by 48gr of H110.

Sorry about the "play" button in the middle of the pic. Pic is a screen shot of a vid and I don't know how to get rid of it.
 

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Rick_A said:
Well, here's a pro to show you how it's done (again):
S&W .500 MAGNUM RECORD 5 shots in 1 SECOND in high speed with Jerry Miculek - YouTube
Pay attention, son.

That is sweet.....
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Hi is pure talent. What he does is inspiring. I give him huge credit for even attempting to shoot 500 magnum rapid fire. I would love to learn from him what he does. I personally go for accuracy, I like target shooting. If I didn't get this gun I'd never imagine that it would be possible to shoot one hole with such a powerful gun. I love it. I would call S&W 500 Magnum "The King" of production revolvers.
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If a .44 Magnum can't kill it, I don't want to meet it!

I also recently read a post on another forum from a guy who advocates using a .500 for concealed carry.....ummmmmm no
 
stantheman86 said:
If a .44 Magnum can't kill it, I don't want to meet it!

I also recently read a post on another forum from a guy who advocates using a .500 for concealed carry.....ummmmmm no
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Only with 350 XTP's in a high ride Black Hills Leather holster, quite comfortable. Photos tomorrow.!!
 
stantheman86 said:
If a .44 Magnum can't kill it, I don't want to meet it!

I also recently read a post on another forum from a guy who advocates using a .500 for concealed carry.....ummmmmm no
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That would be ME!

I love to carry my 4" M500...carried IWB with a strong belt for support and hug it in close, loose shirt over...can't nobody tell it's there. And, there is a HUGE difference in stopping power between a cartridge that delivers 350-450 lb-ft of KE versus one that pushes 1,800-2,000 lb-ft with a "smallish" 350 grain slug. M500 for CC? Absolutely!
 
No different than shooting my Magnum Research BFR in 45/70 with a 550 gr Creedmoor bullet and 70 grs. of the holy black!
 
You are a better man than I, my old beat,battered hands and wrist have enough trouble with a ,44 magnum these days.
 
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