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Introduced in 2003, the .500 S&W Magnum is the most powerful production handgun cartridge in the world – suitable for hunting any size game. The .500 Mag is also popular as a dangerous animal defense cartridge, especially in bear country. Learn More
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  1. Magtech 500 S&W Magnum Ammo - 20 Rounds of 325 Grain FMC Ammunition

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    Bullet type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1378 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1371 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $2.9 per round
    • Made by Magtech

  2. Magtech 500 S&W Magnum Ammo - 20 Rounds of 400 Grain SJSP Ammunition

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    Bullet type Semi-Jacketed Soft-Point (SJSP)
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1608 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2297 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $3 per round
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  3. Hornady 500 S&W Magnum Ammo - 20 Rounds of 300 Grain FTX Ammunition

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    Bullet type JHP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2075 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2868 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $4 per round
    • Made by Hornady

History of 500 S&W Magnum Ammo

The .500 Smith & Wesson Magnum, or .500 S&W, is the most powerful production handgun cartridge available. Known as the "half-incher," it features a .500-inch diameter bullet in a semi-rimmed case 1.625 inches long, resulting in a total length of 2.3 inches. This massive round can take down big game weighing 1,000 pounds or more.

Bullet weights for the .500 S&W range from 265 to 700 grains, with velocities up to 1,800 feet per second. It boasts the highest muzzle energy of any handgun round, up to 3,032 foot-pounds, surpassing the .460 S&W by 15 to 40 percent. In some regions, it is known by its metric designation, 12.7x41mmSR.

500 S&W Magnum Ballistics: Chart of Average 500 S&W Magnum Ballistics

Note: This information comes from the manufacturer and is for informational purposes only. The actual ballistics obtained with your firearm can vary considerably from the advertised ballistics. Also, ballistics can vary from lot to lot with the same brand and type load.

500 S&W Magnum Bullet WEIGHT Muzzle VELOCITY (fps) Muzzle ENERGY (ft. lbs.) Mid-Range TRAJECTORY (in.) Barrel Length (in.)
  Muzzle 50 yds. 100 yds. Muzzle 50 yds. 100 yds. 50 yds. 100 yds.  
275 Grain 1665 1392 1183 1693 1184 854 1.5 n/a 8.375"
300 Grain 1950 1653 1396 2533 1819 1298 n/a n/a 8.5"
325 Grain 1800 1560 1350 2340 1755 1315 n/a n/a 8.4-V
400 Grain 1675 1472 1299 2493 1926 1499 1.3 n/a 8.375"
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Customer Reviews

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Armscor 500 S&W Magnum Ammo - 20 Rounds of 300 Grain XTP Ammunition
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  • Blondie said:

    Easier to shoot than my .45 colt. More precise SW 500 ammo. I can't tell the difference between 300 grain and 500 grain. Both accurate and not much change in recoil. Want recoil?!! Don't shoot a bear load unless your wrists are tough.

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Federal 500 S&W Magnum Ammo - 20 Rounds of 325 Grain Fusion Ammunition
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  • Mike said:

    I got a Great buy from AMMO.COM on the ammo that I bought for my 500 S&W Mag. I'm very happy with pattern which the ammo holds in the target.