Anyone have a 460 or 500 s&w magnum?

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Bert223

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Anyone have a 460 or 500 s&w magnum? If so, I was curious what the recoil was like? Are there any lighter target type loads for the 500? How long do you think the gun will last shooting full power loads? I know the old s&w 44 mag was not recommended to shoot full power loads all the time (that's what it says in the nosler reloading book anyways), I was wondering if it was the same case on the new frame for the 460/500? When is the 460 coming out or is it already out?
 
I don't think anyone has the .460 yet. If they do I'm going to fire two gun dealers. As far as the 500 is concerned, I've got the three major sizes. 4,8, and 10. I usually leave out the fractions. I shoot the 8" exclusively. I have shot a couple hundred factory round out of it and I notice no adverse effects. Nothing has loosened up or broken. Shoots just great. I have had the issues of double fireing once and cylinder skipping tree times. In my best estimation, it was caused by improper trigger control. These monsters carry a lot of recoil. My nephew one handed the 4" and got the double fire. Scared him to the point he doesn't want to shoot it anymore. He He! Any revolver will unlock with slight pressure on the trigger, thus allowing the cylinder to rotate. After I became aware of this, it hasn't happened again. Most of the rnds have been pretty stoust. 385 gr or better. As far as lighter loads, I would recommend the 235 gr Hornady or the 225 Ultramax. These are very mild, as .500's go. I shoot them 1 handed easily. I'm not a gorilla. I keep the other 2 in the safe for my grandkids. The 8", I bought used, so It been shot plenty. Get the .500 of your choice, I think they're great guns. Incidently, my major shooter is a Super BlackHawk.
good shootin
kid
 
Recoil level?

Check this slight guy out. He's about 140#. He is firing 375gr @ 1700 fps.

Ramrod straight position and a poker face.

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There's a bit of recoil and you won't be plinking with it. I say that in the same sense as you ain't plinking with a 44 Mag either.
 
As I said, the 375's and 385's and 440' have quite a kick. The 225' and 235's are fairlymild in these weapons. As a side note, I shot the horady 500gr. Wow I thought. Even my gun dealer giggled in anticipation of what I would feel in recoil. What a disappointment. The 385 ultramax's kick their but, in felt recoil. I even had to shell out 20% more money. Unless you reload. I would find the 225/235 gr's for shootability and the 350/385' for kick butt recoil.
good shootin
kid
 
I got to shoot a 454 a few months ago and I am buying one tomorrow. The 500 looks like a great gun, but the ammo for the 454 is less expensive to shoot. Recoil is tamed on the 454 with the porting, still not going to shoot it one handed.
Mike
 
I say that in the same sense as you ain't plinking with a 44 Mag either.
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I plink with my .44 :eek: Average about 200 rounds a session.. usually the Remington .44 Mag 180gr JSP's... 1670+ FPS of pure pleasure :D

Isn't the double fire caused by shooters who pull the trigger twice, since they are holding on so tight during recoil?
 
Recoil isn't near the arm breaking experience you hear about on the 'net and in some gunshops.

For range fodder, a 350 or 400 gr ahead of ~15 grains of Titegroup is a great round.

My lowest cost per round so far is about .15 cents per round with copper and about .11 cents per round with hard cast.

So, it can be eceonomical to shoot.

For factory stuff, the UltraMax 325's are bunny farts and among the least expensive factory fodder.

Buy one, pick up a press and a set of carbide dies and have fun ;)

BigSlick
 
I already have a reloading press bigslick :). I first bought it mostly to get the most accuracy outta my guns, but its so much cheaper to shoot reloads it ain't funny, I reload all my handguns but my .45 ACP (because I don't like chasing brass all over the range), and all my rifles but my 7.62x39.
 
cortez kid-

I am not aware of any 225/235 gr bullets in .50 caliber. The lightest .50 caliber bullets I know of are the Hawk 265 grainers, and that is very light for that caliber. Who makes those 225/235 gr. bullets?
 
Recoil is stout, but because of the compensator and the heavy weight of the gun, its actually quite managable. I would say its probably in line with a 4" 44 magnum with full house loads...not quite as wrist snapping though and muzzle rise is kept to a minimum. You wont be plinking much with the think unless you reload...ive fired a few cylinderfuls of the heavy stuff and my hands have had enough. The titegroup loads are very pleasurable and could easily be shot all day long. Id fire one before you commited to buying one though...800+ bucks is a lot of cash to spend on something that you cant shoot!!
 
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