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Caliber Specifications:
Caliber: | .500 S&W Magnum |
Bullet Diameter: | 0.500" | 12.70mm |
Primer Size: | Large Pistol Magnum (LPM) |
Max. Case Length: | 1.624" | 41.25mm |
Max. Cartridge Length / OAL: | 2.300" | 58.42mm |
Max. Standardized Pressure: | 61931 psi | 4270 bar |
Case Capacity: | 63.5 Grains of Water | 4.12 cm3 |
CID: | CID_859 |
Last updated: | 2/20/2025 |
- The .500 S&W Magnum is a large-caliber, centerfire revolver cartridge developed by Smith & Wesson in 2003 for use in their Model 500 revolvers. It was designed to provide factory ammo with increased power for hunting large game or for personal defense.
The .500 S&W Magnum has a large case capacity which results in higher velocities, flatter trajectories compared to other rounds with similar bullet weights and offers excellent accuracy and consistent performance from the Model 500 platform.Technical specifications of caliber .500 S&W Magnum, popular powders, suitable bullets and comprehensive load data for this caliber
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