I am getting closer to buying a 500s&w and I thought the big PC gun looked interesting. I will be likely using it for range plinking only. Any opinions on getting this one vs the shorter barreled versions? I thought extra barrel and weight would make shooting the big ones a little easier?
PC 500S&W Magnum 10.5"?
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Kenneth L. Walters
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I have two Performance Center models, a 6.5 and a 10.5 inch. The longer barrel is certainly muzzle heavy. Both yield virtually identical accuracy. So the only advantage of the longer barrel is looks.
DonD
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You'll certainly maximize the velocity potential of the .500 with the 10.5" barrel. Don
Do you plan to reload?
If so, will you shoot only hot loads or will you do reduced loads?
I went with the 460 8 3/8 standard S&W model. I didn't like the look of the PC model. The 460 seemed more versatile as far as brass and bullet choices. I bought mine only for target shooting. The longer barrel (8 3/8 in my case) is front heavy, but it is welcome when shooting the hot loads. A shorter barrel would balance nicer, but it would have been harder to find. I love shooting light loads with trail boss powder. I think the longer barrel will help with recoil, but 10.5" is really long. The 14" version has a bipod with it.
I have only had my x frame out twice, but the second time around I was getting quite comfortable with it. I absolutely love the gun. I was shooting some mild loads single handed at close ranges and doing well. I shoot steel competitions and plink at the same targets afterwards. I think I will get better with the barrel weight as I practice.
Good luck.
If so, will you shoot only hot loads or will you do reduced loads?
I went with the 460 8 3/8 standard S&W model. I didn't like the look of the PC model. The 460 seemed more versatile as far as brass and bullet choices. I bought mine only for target shooting. The longer barrel (8 3/8 in my case) is front heavy, but it is welcome when shooting the hot loads. A shorter barrel would balance nicer, but it would have been harder to find. I love shooting light loads with trail boss powder. I think the longer barrel will help with recoil, but 10.5" is really long. The 14" version has a bipod with it.
I have only had my x frame out twice, but the second time around I was getting quite comfortable with it. I absolutely love the gun. I was shooting some mild loads single handed at close ranges and doing well. I shoot steel competitions and plink at the same targets afterwards. I think I will get better with the barrel weight as I practice.
Good luck.
Magnum-Krazy
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Personally i'd get the S&W factory production 6 1/2".500
I use mine as well as my JR Performance Center 5" .500 for target shooting fun only.
Can use Magtech 325gr. for plinking all day and enjoy.
Going to the 400gr./ 440gr. isn't bad, but the /500gr./700gr. produces the max in the .500, but is still fun to shoot.
As with my S&W .460 8 3/8", Hornady 200gr. can be shot all day and enjoy. The 260gr./275gr. are also fun plinking loads.
The 6 1/2" .500 is a lot more balanced than the 8 3/8" .460 makeing it the easiest to shoot without wearing out your hands holding it up.
Ernie
I use mine as well as my JR Performance Center 5" .500 for target shooting fun only.
Can use Magtech 325gr. for plinking all day and enjoy.
Going to the 400gr./ 440gr. isn't bad, but the /500gr./700gr. produces the max in the .500, but is still fun to shoot.
As with my S&W .460 8 3/8", Hornady 200gr. can be shot all day and enjoy. The 260gr./275gr. are also fun plinking loads.
The 6 1/2" .500 is a lot more balanced than the 8 3/8" .460 makeing it the easiest to shoot without wearing out your hands holding it up.
Ernie
DonD
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Nice guns but I'll take the velocity advantages of the longer barrels and the reduced recoil that goes with more weight and the reduced muzzle rise of the longer barreled guns. Each to his/her own. Don
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