500 S&W Magnum Ammo For Sale
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Magtech 500 S&W Magnum Ammo - 20 Rounds of 325 Grain SJSP Ammunition
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Magtech 500 S&W Magnum Ammo - 20 Rounds of 325 Grain FMC Ammunition
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Magtech 500 S&W Magnum Ammo - 20 Rounds of 400 Grain SJSP Ammunition
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Hornady 500 S&W Magnum Ammo - 20 Rounds of 300 Grain FTX Ammunition
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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.) | |||||
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| 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" |
Customer Reviews
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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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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.