500 magnum questions

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Emeraldflame772

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So ive fired a 500 magnum a few times in the 8 3/8th barrel and im going to get one for woods carry I was planning on the 6 or 4 inch barrel not sure which one you would recommend, What are some good lighter rounds if i use it to hunt white tail and do they make any leather holsters for it?
 
Why would you want to carry something like that? You're asking very basic questions about very advanced armament. Tells me you really need a 357 magnum. Not a 500.
 
Welcome to the forum Emeraldflame772.

Here's some holster information:
https://gunnewsdaily.com/reviews/smith-wesson-500-holster/#Top_Picks_for_Smith_Wesson_500_Holster

Disclaimer: I don't own, and have never even fired one of the big S&W X-frames. I do have a big interest in the 500's little brother the .460 though. That said, I've been guilty of some teasing about the guns, like claiming I got to be the assistant gunner on an X-Frame one weekend or that the most useful accessory for the gun would be someone to carry it for me.

I find holsters in general to be terribly frustrating things to buy. Much, much more frustrating than the guns themselves. One general guideline I could provide is don't go cheap. (I put some rust on a very nice old revolver by storing it in an unlined cheap leather holster once.)

Good luck.
 
For a primary hunting weapon, I would go with the 6". Iffin' it's only for whitetails, I'd say you'd be better served with a .460. Iffin it for everyday, all around woods carry and you think it needs to be a .500, then the 4" is the way to go. But the 4" is not gonna shoot anything like the 8 3/8s you've shot in the past. Iffin you are new to revolvers you might be better served with a .44. The big X-Frames are expensive beasts to feed. They are really a reloaders handgun. Hard to get proficient with a handgun when ammo is $2-$3 a pop, unless you have deep pockets.....and iffin you're hunting deer with a handgun, you do need to be proficient.
 
The 8 3/8" barrel does make it a little more pleasant to shoot so you may want to include that in your decision. Like the others mentioned, the 460 offers some advantages so I went that way. The 460 can shoot 45 Colt, 454 Casull, or 460 S&W so you have much more flexibility in ammo. The 460 and 500 use the same X-frame holster.
 
Agreed

I too would go with the .460, the ammo flexibility seals the deal for me.

How much gun do you need to hunt Whitetail deer?
 
Let me be more explicit for those who can't seem to comprehend. Why would one want to carry a revolver that is a pound heavier than necessary, producing exponentially more recoil and muzzle blast than necessary? In other words, why do so many seem to think that they need a huge X frame for deer? :confused:

Do you just want to or do you really think you need all that for the lowly whitetail? Are you encountering polar bears? What is your experience with heavy recoiling revolvers?
 
Allow me to explain.. why do you care what someone else uses or carries?
If he wants to use a M2 to hunt deer with then that’s his business, not yours.
Just because you like handgun in 45 colt to hunt with does not mean that should be the standard for everybody else.
Besides, after he lugs that x- frame around all day he might change his mind.

Jim
 
Is this not a DISCUSSION forum??? Are you a moderator??? Is it your job to rate and validate posts??? Or is this a place where people with similar interests can have a polite, two (or more) way conversation???


Besides, after he lugs that x- frame around all day he might change his mind.
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Maybe the good folks here can save him from that anguish and considerable financial mistake? Is that not what a DISCUSSION FORUM is for???
 
Back on the subject of the 500 mag. I have always wanted to shoot a 500 but I’m 75 and the recoil would kill me. No use being rude anybody can want a 500 and buy one if they want. You don’t have to have a reason just the new gun bug. I know of one that a 25 yr old bought and he has yet to shoot a whole box but will not sell. So go ahead young fellow and buy what you want and don’t let rude people tell you not to.
 
I don't have a 460, but I do have a 454 Super RH. I like it.

I also have a 500 and I like it too.

A buddy has a BFR 45-70. It is a good shooter, but admittedly a hand full. Different recoil with that single action.

They are all good and reliable shooters.
 
Of course, the 4" would be a little smaller and lighter on the hip. The 6" would give some of that up in exchange for a bit less recoil (which might be a very good thing with the 500). I'd probably go with the 6" myself. But what do I know, since I have no personal experience with the X Frame or 500 S&W.

I do have some experience with the 454 Casull, and that experience has led me to recognize my personal desire for reduced power loads on occasion for practice or lighter duty with the heavy magnum cartridges. Winchester markets a "reduced" load for the 500 (350gr. @ 1350 fps for ~1400 ft-lbs).

I am not familar enough with X Frame holster offerings to suggest anything there.

Hope the OP comes back for more than a single post.
 
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