S&W 500 rifle?

[Elkrock777]

Ok so i've been thinking, dangerous i know, but is there a reason we havent seen a rifle chambered in S&W 500?

 

[Chefcook]

Ok so i've been thinking, dangerous i know, but is there a reason we havent seen a rifle chambered in S&W 500?

Big Horn Armory Model 89 Lever-Action 500 S&W Magnum Carbine

 

[Elkrock777]

Thanks I'll check it out.

 

[mertbl]

I think h&r makes a single shot rifle chambered in 500 s&w. Thought about picking one up but not sure if its legal for deer here. And pure amusement factor.

 

[Mr.Lubie]

I think h&r makes a single shot rifle chambered in 500 s&w. Thought about picking one up but not sure if its legal for deer here. And pure amusement factor.

H&R does produce one in 500 S&W
H&R Handi-Rifle™ Youth

The 500 is also a legal Indiana cartridge

 

[Elkrock777]

I was thinking about using it as a deer rifle.

 

[booey50]

i picked mine up for 150 used, the guy said it was to manly for him and to expensive...
that's why i reload, and have some loads that feel like your shooting .357

 

[sgreen3]

Ive shot one of the H&R single shot 500's. That thing kicks like a mule, But very cool. Be a great hunting rifle

 

[M67]

Ive shot one of the H&R single shot 500's. That thing kicks like a mule, But very cool. Be a great hunting rifle

I've heard it kicks like a sonofabi**h too, but I've also heard it drops them where they stand.

 

[hooky]

Buddy has an Encore in 500 S&W. It will definitely leave a mark. You'll want lots of eye relief if you using an optic. I've only shot it once and it was a beast. I have no idea what the load was, but after the third shot, I declared "There's my group" and put it down.

 

[sgreen3]

I've heard it kicks like a sonofabi**h too, but I've also heard it drops them where they stand.

Yea Id say it would have no problem droping what ever you hit with it

 

[JDvader]

My father in law has the 500 Encore barrel. It is very expensive to shoot, and it does kick like a mule, but its a lot of fun!!

 

[xanderphillips]

Comparing 2 of the same model in Rifle vs. Carbine what would you expect to be the major difference between them? Should I expect the longer Rifle model to be more accurate 'out of the box' than the shorter carbine model? They both have almost the same specs (rifle being 4oz heavier) other than length. Considering this for deer hunting. Would I be better served with the shorter carbine for it's maneuverability? This would also give me the much needed SHOVE to get into reloading as well! (GRIN: A new hobby!)

Any thoughts / opinions greatly appreciated.

 

[Sgt7330]

I have hunted with my H&R .500 for the past few years and love it. Yes, it kicks but really no worse than the average slug guns I've owned. Ammo, yes expensive, just like good quality shotgun sabots. I topped mine with a Nikon Pro Staff 2-7 scope. It is shorter than most slug guns. Furthest deer I took was a doe at 130 yards. I have not lost a deer yet and few have ran when hit, usually drop on the spot.
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Here are the two bucks I took last season, Big Oaks buck first and then regular season buck.

 

[INDY45]

Brother-in-law has one and shot a deer last fall,It put a hole bigger than a soup can and dropped in its tracks.There was not much to gut.

 

[xanderphillips]

I Picked up a 77/44 Ruger bolt gun. Now I just need to zero in the scope and find someone to go deer hunting with. (After I get the deep freezer fixed that is!!)