500 S&W Mag

[mikeofcontex]

I found one load of Trailboss that propels a 350g at 910fps... That's no slouch since the 45ACP is 230g at 850fps.

 

[DMC]

I am near Navasota and have press and dies for 500SW. I don't have it set up yet since the move here. But I might be willing to let you borrow it for a short time if you want.



Good luck with primers and powder!

 

[Sugar Land]

The 700 gr are about all I have left. The 550 gr had a lot bigger punch.

 

[Dred]

500 S&W Mag

I've got a few presses set up in Stafford. I don't have dies, shell holder or shell plates.

If you are willing to supply the dies and holders, We can work the rest out. I've probably got an appropriate powder, and I can pick up primers down the street.

 

[scap99]

500 S&W Mag

A 400 to 700 (yes, 700+) grain semi-wadcutter trundling along at 850 feet per second delivers a heck of a wallop on the receiving end. A case full of Trail Boss (uncompressed; Trail Boss should never be compressed) and a plain lead, blunt bullet makes for a very useful load in the .500S&W.

I think I need one. I wonder if John Ross still has them in stock? Sugarland, did you check out the JR version of the Smith before you bought yours?

Omg!!!
John Ross is a hero of mine. I'm ruint, and have to have one now.

 

[Sugar Land]

I have not checked out the JR version. I am gonna try to find it on the web. From the way scapp sounded it should be a good thing.

 

[Sugar Land]

Ahhh and it's only $1400..

 

[scap99]

500 S&W Mag

It's beautiful!!!

And would go great with my copy of UC.

 

[benenglish]

It's beautiful!!!

I've always thought it was kinda pretty. However, that web site hasn't been updated in ages. I sincerely doubt the price is unchanged and kinda doubt that they're still available. Still, I should check. Picture, btw, is from the web site and I'm in no way claiming any rights to it. I'd just like to see John Ross sell a few if they're still available.

 

[1slow01Z71]

Id recommend the longer barrel pistols, the 10" models show good fps gains over the stubbys. With the 300gr pills and hot loads youre talking well over 2000#s of energy at the muzzle. According to this site 2600#s Bullet Kinetic Energy Calculator
thats pretty crazy out of a pistol.

I really love mine

 

[benenglish]

Id recommend the longer barrel pistols, the 10" models show good fps gains over the stubbys.

That is one pretty revolver. I'm not surprised you like it.

OTOH, I'm interested in a .500 for roughly the same sort of reasons I'd be interested in any big-bore revolver. I like to lob big bullets at 850-900fps. The JR edition lacks the ear-splitting brake found on most .500s, has enough barrel length to do what I consider practical, and is short and light enough to carry in a holster. If I ever purchase a .500, I won't be chasing high velocities and the revolver will almost certainly be something very different from the common configuration of a loud, braked beast that often sports a barrel so long a bipod is a reasonable accessory.

Different strokes for different folks. If I want ridiculous power from a handgun, I have my XPs and a Wichita in .308Win, a Merrill in .30-30, and a Competitor CP-1 in 7.62x39. If I wanted, I could have a .458 Lott barrel on the Competitor in short order. So I already have high-power options. The .500, however, appeals to me as a low-velocity, big-bullet thumper.

 

[Sugar Land]

I have the 4" 500 and a 2" 460. Not real sure the use for it but it is a hell of a lot of fun.

 

[benenglish]

I have the 4" 500 and a 2" 460.

You know I love those revolvers.

 

[Sugar Land]

A lot of fun to shoot. You should see my collection of first time shooters that I have on video.

 

[1slow01Z71]

Id like to pick up a 460 eventually too for some cheaper shooting. I dont think theres any real use for these handguns other than theyre just fun.

 

[Sugar Land]

Id like to pick up a 460 eventually too for some cheaper shooting. I dont think theres any real use for these handguns other than theyre just fun.

From what I hear they are for bear hunting with a bow. I guess if you piss one off at close range and the bear comes charging that pistol will stop them.

 

[Das Jared]

Re: 500 S&W Mag

I have the 4" 500 and a 2" 460. Not real sure the use for it but it is a hell of a lot of fun.

I'll one hand those bishes, rapid fire, together.

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[scap99]

500 S&W Mag

I'll one hand those bishes, rapid fire, together.

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Sugarland beat ya to it. He lit off both at one time.

Most of the Houston Crew/Hicksville Crew have shot these with one hand.
It's amazing to say the least.

 

[Das Jared]

Re: 500 S&W Mag

Sugarland beat ya to it. He lit off both at one time.

Most of the Houston Crew/Hicksville Crew have shot these with one hand.
It's amazing to say the least.

I wanna do it. Lol

sent from my dishwasher

 

[Sugar Land]

It was for sure two hands full.