smith and wesson 500 magnum

[Benboga]

ok so i finally mustered the courage to get on of this. I will pick up today. I will reload probably start around 300gn bullets and work my way up to 500 gn ( in a few months
any suggestions,warnings, words of wisdom ....maybe prayers?
its the 4 inch version with muzzle brake.
thanks in advance

 

[75Vette]

All I can say is hang on tight! I've got the 8 3/8" model and love it! After 25 -30 rnds though, you'll want to let it (meaning you) rest for a minute... I'm running 335 gr thru mine and it's a good adrenaline rush.
Mark

 

[Smithsrevenge]

Dont limp wrist.!

I own the short barrel version and it kicks like a meth addicted mule.

If your not sure if your going to smack yourself in the face.

Aim, tilt head to side, pull trigger.

At least until you get the hang of it :-D

The recoil is about 2x that of a 6 inch DE in .50AE so its gonna lift the muzzle real high, as long as you semi-lock your elbows it wont fly back at your head :-D haha

 

[Smithsrevenge]

On a side note, if you crook both your elbows, it will most definitely knock you out like mike tyson swinging on richard simmons lol

 

[SweetMK]

On a side note, if you crook both your elbows, it will most definitely knock you out like mike tyson swinging on richard simmons lol

Arnold Schwarzenegger didn't have any trouble firing one in the movie "The Last Stand"!


(Can't say that for his deputy, though!! )

 

[kimber70]

Just have fun and hang on tight...your hands might start to shake after a few rounds but that's your body saying what the f..... are u doing to me ...lol

 

[Smithsrevenge]

Arnold Schwarzenegger didn't have any trouble firing one in the movie "The Last Stand"!


(Can't say that for his deputy, though!! )

But that was a .500 chambered for .22 blanks :-D Much like other movie props lol

Speaking of which, the epsiode of CSI where someone put a real bullet in a prop gun and a guy was shot. I found funny because working on 3 movie sets *low budget* as the Firearms "expert" Every one I ever saw was a .22 blank. The AK's , glocks, even the S&W's were .22 blanks. Tons of recoil to play with

 

[kritter]

wear really good ear protection,, the 500s have quite a bark to them..
for reloading I use 11.5 grains of unique behind a 375 grain hard cast slug for "plinking" (you can't shoot the heavy stuff all the time )
seems to recoil about the same as a 4 inch .44 out of my gun, ( 8'3/8 barrel )

 

[jake m29]

Congrats on the new .500! I love all of mine and will probably get a few more in the future. I don't find my 4 inch too wicked in the recoil department but it is abnoxious as hell in the muzzle blast when shooting light bullets fast! Now my John Ross 5 inch is a whole different animal! I shoot a lot of accurate 5744 in my 500s for everyday shooting. The lighter recipes listed on their web sight still fill the case enough you don't have to worry about double charging but still give a powerful, accurate and manageable load.I normally shoot bullet weights in the 385-440 gr at velocities of around 1250-1300 cronied out of the 4 inch. For HEAVY loads I use 300-MP and H-110. Bottom line is the for a reloader the .500 S&W is in my opinion one of the most versatile calibers available. I'm a fan

 

[Benboga]

thanks guys! i notice that when people like this gun - they like it with a passion!
i reload and plan to start low then work myself up getting to know this gun and its potential. I think a healthy amount of respect should keep me healthy
thanks again and once i get the chance to shoot it i will post a report!!
Have to wait for my reloading supplies since the factory bullets are way too expensive!!

 

[DaSandmanCometh]

One thing about reloading for the 500. You should find all your cases marked with either an "L" or "LR" for large rifle. They take a large rifle primer, don't forget that. I'm still researching if they need a magnum primer as well. Fun wow gun at the range.

 

[DonD]

One thing about reloading for the 500. You should find all your cases marked with either an "L" or "LR" for large rifle. They take a large rifle primer, don't forget that. I'm still researching if they need a magnum primer as well. Fun wow gun at the range.

Starline brass is marked with an "R" and takes large rifle primers, not magnums. Don

 

[wildenout]

On a more serious note, I hear tell that wearing a wrist guard (the ones you skateboard/rollerblade in) helps! Though this is just what I have heard..Have fun though!!!

 

[kennyb]

its manageable and quite a rush to shoot.....just reload for it to afford to shoot it...I have taken several large boar a merino ram,4-horn ram,and mouflon ram with mine...lots of fun

 

[canative]

Congrats on your new hand cannon! I have a 6.5 and love it! Took a little bit to get used it. Lock your wrists and squeeze her like you mean it! I wear gloves with some padding in the palm, if you're right handed, that's where you'll feel most. I shoot about 10-15 rds. and rest for a while.

 

[chuckster57]

Congrats on your new hand cannon! I have a 6.5 and love it! Took a little bit to get used it. Lock your wrists and squeeze her like you mean it! I wear gloves with some padding in the palm, if you're right handed, that's where you'll feel most. I shoot about 10-15 rds. and rest for a while.

Hand cannon is right!! I've only put 7 rounds through mine so far. I broke my right wrist (right handed) about 3 yrs ago and have a plate/8screws. I have heard padded gloves will do wonders for the shock, is that right and if so what brand is preferred?

Also thinking a brace too. Mine is 8 3/8" with compensator.

 

[THEWELSHM]

I hold mine one handed

just kidding enjoy they have a great trigger.

thewelshm

 

[75Vette]

I haven't gotten the nerve up to try it one handed yet! I did find a set of Hogue rosewoods for it that I need to try at the range.

 

[BlackAgnes]

Don't be intimidated! I paid to fire a 4" model at the Smith & Wesson range in Springfield a few years ago and it's pretty much a pussycat.

NOTHING like a Scandium j-frame .357--OW!

 

[Pilgrim]

until you feel comfortable with shooting it, load only one round at a time to prevent the possible 'doubling' effect.