My first 500 S&W Magnum loads.

isanchez2008 · August 23, 2010, 03:06 PM

Took the 500 out yesterday

Here's the scoop

Caliber: 500 S&W Magnum
Firearm: S&W 8 3/8"
Bullet: 350gr Sierra JHP
Powder: 37.0grs Hodgdon Lil Gun
Case: Magtech 1.615"
Primer: CCI Large Rifle Magnum
C.O.A.L.: 2.040"

Average 1400fps.

Shooting this was a lot of fun. It isn't a stout load but still booms bigger than most other cartridges

TheGoldenState · August 23, 2010, 03:36 PM

was just talking about this yesterday.

I have the SW .500 in 4 inch and am wishing i would have got the 8 3/8 put a scope on it and go real use out of it (hunting).

How is the recoil with the long barrell?

My 4 incher is NOT at all fun to shoot (44grn Corbon).

And yes its got a big boom with big recoil and draws big eyes

kdog70 · August 23, 2010, 08:43 PM

Are you going to hunt with the pistol or just use it as a range toy. I just bought the H&R 500 and got a bullet sample pak something to look into.http://www.ballisticsupply.net/Defau...x?tabid=252105

Great Ammo and tons of fun.

Keep posting on your reloading endeavors and once my dies come in I'll keep you posted.
kdog

DiscoRacing · August 23, 2010, 08:45 PM

Loaded for mine the other day also... only have 12 brass to load tho... till I get my backorder from Starline...

isanchez2008 · August 26, 2010, 12:37 PM

Quote:

How is the recoil with the long barrell?

With any hot load it still stings a bit but is tolerable.

bluetopper · August 26, 2010, 09:32 PM

I use hard cast lead gas check bullets in my 500 Handi-Rifle with either W-296 or AA4100 powder.

August 23, 2010, 03:06 PM	#1
isanchez2008 Senior Member Join Date: October 13, 2008 Location: WA Posts: 344	My first 500 S&W Magnum loads. Took the 500 out yesterday Here's the scoop Caliber: 500 S&W Magnum Firearm: S&W 8 3/8" Bullet: 350gr Sierra JHP Powder: 37.0grs Hodgdon Lil Gun Case: Magtech 1.615" Primer: CCI Large Rifle Magnum C.O.A.L.: 2.040" Average 1400fps. Shooting this was a lot of fun. It isn't a stout load but still booms bigger than most other cartridges

August 23, 2010, 03:36 PM	#2
TheGoldenState Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2010 Posts: 1,191	was just talking about this yesterday. I have the SW .500 in 4 inch and am wishing i would have got the 8 3/8 put a scope on it and go real use out of it (hunting). How is the recoil with the long barrell? My 4 incher is NOT at all fun to shoot (44grn Corbon). And yes its got a big boom with big recoil and draws big eyes __________________ The Day You Get Comfortable Is The Day You Get Careless...

August 23, 2010, 08:45 PM	#4
DiscoRacing Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 2008 Location: milton, wv Posts: 3,640	Loaded for mine the other day also... only have 12 brass to load tho... till I get my backorder from Starline... __________________ Desert Eagle Alliance Group Launcher Extraordinaire ______ ----Get Busy Live'n.....Or....Get Busy Die'n......Red -------They call me Dr. Bob,,,, I have a PhD in S&W

August 23, 2010, 08:43 PM	#3
kdog70 Member Join Date: September 18, 2008 Location: Marquette,Mi Posts: 89	Are you going to hunt with the pistol or just use it as a range toy. I just bought the H&R 500 and got a bullet sample pak something to look into.http://www.ballisticsupply.net/Defau...x?tabid=252105 Great Ammo and tons of fun. Keep posting on your reloading endeavors and once my dies come in I'll keep you posted. kdog

August 26, 2010, 09:32 PM	#6
bluetopper Senior Member Join Date: December 16, 2005 Location: Northeast TX Posts: 1,197	I use hard cast lead gas check bullets in my 500 Handi-Rifle with either W-296 or AA4100 powder.