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500 Smith & Wesson Magnum

Ballistic Information

350 gr. Defense Load

50 rnd box = $65.00
Muzzle velocity = 800 fps
Muzzle energy = 500 ft. lbs.
370 and 440 gr. Hardcast = $70/box

The Defense Load is designed for just that - Home Defense. It has virtually no recoil which gives you the capability to fire and hit the target in Double Action Mode. With the Defense Load, there is no over-penetration. This gives you peace of mind that there are no worries of hitting your neighbor a quarter of a mile down the road.

Consider this: The standard 45 ACP has been one of the No. 1 defense loads for almost 100 years. It has a .451“ bore and pushes a 230 gr. slug at 800 fps with 327 ft. lbs. of energy. The 500 S&W Defense Load is a .500“ bore and pushes a 350 gr. bullet at 800 fps with 500 ft. lbs. of energy. The 370 gr. hardcast traveling at 800 fps has 526 ft. lbs. of energy, and the 440 gr. hardcast at 800 fps delivers a whopping 625 ft. lbs. of energy.

The accuracy of these loads is second to none with an average of 1 inch or less at 25 yards for 5 rounds. The Defense Load are also available in our Sample Pak. Try it - you will be amazed!

350 gr. Lil' Annie Ultra Reduced Load

50 rnd box = $60.00
Muzzle Velocity = 1100 fps
Muzzle Energy = 940 ft. lbs
Recoil = 12 ft. lbs.

This load was designed for those who want less recoil. It features the same 350 gr. bullet as the Reduced Load, but detuned a little bit more. Anne Fairchild of California is a pretty small gal and loved the 500 Smith & Wesson. Deciding not to give it up, with her help we developed the Ultra Reduced Load. This one kicks about like a .38. It is great for smaller people who don't want to miss out on the 500 Smith & Wesson fun. Anne loves this load for her bowling pin shooting. This might be the right load to start the wife or even the kids on. We've had great reports on this load.



350 gr. Reduced Target Load (our most popular)

50 rnd. box =$60.00
Muzzle Velocity = 1250 fps
Muzzle Energy = 1215 ft. lbs.
Recoil = 19 ft. lbs.

We offer the 350 gr. Reduced Target Load for those shooters who like to practice and not have their hands or their wallets beat up. It's a very mild load at 1250 fps, but even in it's mildness it still generates upwards of 200 ft. lbs. more energy than a standard .44 magnum. This load is very economical especially for sighting-in purposes as it hits very close to the same impact of the full-house 350 gr. XTP. The recoil of this load in the 8 3/8^” barrel closely approximates the Colt 45. An extremely fine load for beginners and experts alike who enjoy shooting the 500 Smith & Wesson Magnum.

350 gr. XTP

50 rnd. box = $70.00
Muzzle Velocity = 1650 fps
Muzzle Energy = 2116 ft. lbs.
Recoil = 39 ft. lbs.

This load uses Hornady's extremely reliable 350 gr. XTP bullet, but this IS NOT the Hornady load. The XTP is one of the greatest bullet designs ever created. It expands over a wide range of velocities and is very well suited for the 500 S&W Mangum. We recommend this load especially for deer and small pigs. With twice the energy of the 44 Magnum and cutting a 1/2^” entrance hole, whatever the game is, it's not going very far. This is a premium load and is priced as such, but bear in mind, the current average cost of the Hornady brand is $55.00 for 20 rounds. This means that each Hornady round cost $2.75 each. Our normal 50 round box with shipping costs is approximately $1.70 each, or a 30% savings per round over the Hornady brand. There is no comparision in price and the accuracy is second to none. Normal groups run 1” - 1 1/2^” at 50 yards off a rest.

385 gr. CLHP - Core Lock Hollow Point

It Goes the Distance

50 rnd. box = $73.00
Muzzle Velocity = 1600 fps
Muzzle Energy = 2189 ft. lbs.
Recoil = 42 ft. lbs.

For those of you that are looking for an extremely flat shooting bullet for use on large game, the 385 gr. CLHP is an excellent choice. With over 2000 ft. lbs. of energy produced from the same slug that Remington manufactures for its shotgun slug rounds, this load can take on anything that North America has to offer. Be it fur or fangs, this baby can stop it.

We've had great reports on this load for penetration and expansion on large and heavy boned critters such as pig and black bear.

500 gr. XTP - FP

50 rnd. box = $79.00
Muzzle Velocity = 1325 fps
Muzzle Energy = 1950 ft. lbs.
Recoil = 49 ft. lbs.

There is only one thing to say for this load - 100% RAW POWER! From mastadons to 4“ solid concrete blocks - NOTHING stops this sledge hammer. This is the load we recommend when the only thing that matters is that it's dead, especially on things that are hellbent on biting you back. If you're looking for the most powerful, biggest and baddest bang in a jacketed bullet when you pull that trigger- you've found it in the 500 XTP-FP. It's a WILD THING - HOLD ON TIGHT!

NEW LOAD !!!

50 rnd. Box = $83.00
Muzzle velocity = 1300 fps
Muzzle energy = 2252 ft. lbs.
Recoil = 56 ft. lbs.

This is our newest thumper, specifically designed for the 4” or shorter barrel lengths. It has bughole accuracy with the longer barrel lengths, but the best combination of accuracy and thump in the shortys without the severe recoil. If you are looking for the ultimate load performance, long or short, this is it.

NEW LOAD !!!
700 gr. Hardcast

THE NEW BIGGEST AND BADDEST !!!

20 rnd. box = $45.00
50 rnd. box = $90.00
Muzzle velocity = 1200 fps
Muzzle energy = 2240 ft. lbs
Recoil = 64 ft. lbs.

The 700 gr. Hardcast is now part of our permanent line-up, and the response has been TREMENDOUS! This will handle any Tyrannosaurus in your back yard. This is the LARGEST COMMERCIAL LOAD AVAILABLE, and the only place you can get it is right here. Our standard loading for best accuracy and all-around knockdown power is 1200 fps with 2240 ft. lbs. of energy and a Taylor KO Factor of 60. The Taylor Factor places this between a 375 H&H Magnum and a 458 Win Mag. Richard Gibson from Homer, AK has designed and manufactures this bullet and is one of the best hand casters around. If you plan on shooting more than one or two of these in one session, we recommend wearing a padded shooting glove. If you are into maximum recoil and self-abuse, this is the round for you. The bottom line is - You've bought the Biggest and the Baddest Revolver out there and this will demonstrate it's MAXIMUM CAPABILITY!! These are also available in the Sample Pak (10 rnds. maximum) or in a 20 round box.

NOTE: Due to RECOIL and destabilization, the 700 gr. bullet is not recommended for barrel lengths 4“ or shorter. Call or e-mail for specifics.


NOTE:  Prices do not include shipping.