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.500 S&W Magnum

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Caliber Description

Popular Load Recipes

- Bullet: 350 gr Hornady XTP, Powder: H110 39.0 gr, Primer: CCI 350, OAL: 2.100", Velocity: ~1850 fps
- Bullet: 440 gr Lead Gas Check, Powder: H110 32.0 gr, Primer: CCI 350, OAL: 2.250", Velocity: ~1325 fps
- Bullet: 400 gr Sierra JSP, Powder: IMR 4227 32.5 gr, Primer: CCI 350, OAL: 2.000", Velocity: ~1500 fps
- Bullet: 300 gr Hornady FTX, Powder: Lil’ Gun 38.0 gr, Primer: Federal 155, OAL: 2.125", Velocity: ~2000 fps
- Bullet: 500 gr Cast Lead, Powder: H4227 28.0 gr, Primer: CCI 350, OAL: 2.250", Velocity: ~1200 fps
- Bullet: 350 gr Hornady XTP Mag, Powder: Accurate 1680 39.0 gr, Primer: Federal 155, OAL: 2.100", Velocity: ~1800 fps
- Bullet: 440 gr Lead, Powder: Lil’ Gun 30.0 gr, Primer: CCI 350, OAL: 2.250", Velocity: ~1400 fps
- Bullet: 325 gr Barnes XPB, Powder: H110 41.0 gr, Primer: CCI 350, OAL: 2.100", Velocity: ~1975 fps

Note: Always verify with latest reloading manuals and start at the minimum charge, working up carefully.

Cost per Reloaded Round

Technical Specifications

Safety Standard / Application

C.I.P. / Revolver / Pistol Caliber

Most Suitable Bullet Weights

258 - 478 Grains

Case Capacity / Average Charge

63.5 Grains of Water / 27.6 Grains

Average Muzzle Velocity / Energy

1407 fps / 1556 ft-lbf

Case Length / Max. C.O.L

1.624'' / 2.3''

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