Hey all,
I wanted to get a 500 for fun. but i don't really like the 4 inch or the 9 inch version but I do like the 7.5 460 PC a lot. looks about the right size or possibly the 5.5 500 half shroud. Anyone have experience with either of these?
Unless you're planning to tote one of these for bear defense, I can't imagine you'd ever regret getting the longest possible barrel (and a good brake). Use good hearing protection!I do like the 7.5 460 PC a lot. looks about the right size or possibly the 5.5 500 half shroud.
I have experience with both.
The advantage of the .460 is ammo flexibility (as Targa mentioned) and range. Note that the case of the .460 is longer (1.8" vs 1.625"), so you can get more powder behind a lighter bullet with the same sectional density. IF you want to punch paper at good distances, this is the one.
For pure "GO KABOOM!!!" fun and don't-flinch challenge, the .500 is hard to beat. I own some of these:
https://underwoodammo.com/shop/500-sw-magnum-700-grain-lead-wide-flat-nose-gas-check/
...but I haven't dared shoot them yet. Will definitely wear gloves; might consider a helmet to keep the barrel in recoil from reaching my (clearly empty) forehead.
Would load only one, to start.Unless you're planning to tote one of these for bear defense, I can't imagine you'd ever regret getting the longest possible barrel (and a good brake). Use good hearing protection!
Hey all,
I wanted to get a 500 for fun. but i don't really like the 4 inch or the 9 inch version but I do like the 7.5 460 PC a lot. looks about the right size or possibly the 5.5 500 half shroud. Anyone have experience with either of these?
Tiny advantage??? I have to say it's quite rare for the difference between a 45 and a 500 characterized as "tiny". The 500's do their best work with 425-500gr bullets and that is not a "tiny" advantage but a mighty significant one. Do you hunt with a handgun?I am a handloader, and the bullet availability and ability to shoot 45 Colt, 45 Colt +P (Ruger Only), 454 Casull, and the mighty 460 is a lot better IMO that the tiny advantage the 500 brings in bullet weight.
Moreover, the ability to shoot 45 colt is no advantage. I've never seen anything but dismal accuracy reported due to the looooong jump from case to throat.
Tiny advantage??? I have to say it's quite rare for the difference between a 45 and a 500 characterized as "tiny". The 500's do their best work with 425-500gr bullets and that is not a "tiny" advantage but a mighty significant one. Do you hunt with a handgun?
Moreover, the ability to shoot 45 colt is no advantage. I've never seen anything but dismal accuracy reported due to the looooong jump from case to throat.
Double the range and I'll be impressed.Under 2" @ 25 yards I consider good.
Sorry but there is no replacement for displacement. What do you mean by "equal"? Are you talking about energy numbers? Do you hunt with handguns? Deer or larger? No one who has ever killed a respectable amount of big game with handguns will agree with your comments here that the 500 is a "tiny advantage" over a 45. Same can be said for the 475's. It is absolutely superior to the 460 in every way, unless you're just trying to impress your onlookers at the range.The 460 will equal or exceed most loads up to and including a 400gr WFN GC at 1800 fps.
Double the range and I'll be impressed.