SW 500-50 cal

[Joeyidgaf]

I have a NIB stainless, ported, 4 inch sw500. My son, who is now 18, asked me the other day to shoot it. I looked into buying ammo and 20 rounds at Gander was 65 bucks!!!!!. I did go online and find them for 2 bucks a shot. Anyone where I can buy cheaper ammo? Also, have you ever shot one? We shoot our 44 magnum, but never the 50. A little intimidating to say the least.

 

[OiRadio47]

4" sounds like a beast! Take some video of shooting it.

 

[kludge]

1. Anywhere but Gander Mountain, $2/round is typical @ the Indy 1500
2. Yes, I've shot the ported 5" version. It's a handful, but not as violent as my .454 w/o compensation.
3. Reload

 

[grimor]

not sure about the ammo, but I always recommend only loading a single shot the first (few) time(s) firing that gun as many people will bump fire a second round into the air/ceiling

 

[goinggreyfast]

Call Scroggins in Martinsville. I have purchased hundreds of 9mm, 38, & 40 reloads and have not had an issue with a single one of them. I imagine his 50's aren't much different.

BTW, I got to shoot one of those beasties last summer. It was a 10" though. I can only imagine what a 4" is like. Have fun my friend.

 

[asystole86]

I have a 500 S&W in 4" as well id say the recoil is like 2 44 mags going off and as someone pointed out only load one first few times. Id check midway or able ammo and have fun!

 

[Cwood]

I have Precision Cartridge 500sw 350gr TCJ ammo in 20rd boxes for $22.95 a box. If you are interested PM me.

 

[asystole86]

found this for you
Midway : Ultramax Ammunition 500 S&W Magnum 375 Grain Lead Flat Nose Box of 20 - MidwayUSA

Midway 500 Spl : Cor-Bon Hunter Ammunition 500 S&W Special 350 Grain Full Metal Jacket Box of 12 - MidwayUSA

Able ammo: 500 Smith and Wesson Pistol Ammo for Sale Online at Discount Prices - Ammunition - Able Ammo

 

[bobjones223]

4" sounds like a beast! Take some video of shooting it.

I second this........would love to see a video!!!!

 

[PX4 Storm]

What loads are you shooting?

I have a 4 inch 500 magnum and have never personally seen anyone with any experience firing a handgun bump fire it. I have seen the YouTube videos, though. Of course, I don't shoot 500 or 700 grain loads out of mine.

I regularly shoot light loads, with 325 gr. bullets at about 1300 fps for 1400 ft/lbs of muzzle energy and heavier loads, 350 gr. at about 1700 fps, for about 2200 ft/lbs ME, and find the .500 very controllable, and with the light loads, pleasant and fun to shoot. It's certainly softer shooting than my 4 inch Ruger Redhawk in 44 magnum, with reasonable loads.

Can you buy or work up some 500 or 700 gr. elephant loads that'll will snap your forearm? Yes. With reasonably loaded rounds, the .500 is a blast to shoot and actually pretty soft shooting, given what it is.

not sure about the ammo, but I always recommend only loading a single shot the first (few) time(s) firing that gun as many people will bump fire a second round into the air/ceiling

 

[Dave00c5]

Wow, I've seen a you tube video of a gal getting hit in her head shooting a 50 cal desert eagle. B careful!!