While sorting brass that I picked up at the range, I discovered a single piece of .500 S&W magnum brass.  I am intrigued to say the least after reading up about it.  I think I want a rifle chambered for it now.  There seems to be a few high end lever guns chambered for it with rather large price tags.  H&R also makes a single shot for around $300.  If I decide to purchase one, it will be the H&R.  Anyone ever shoot one, or have one for sale?  Let me know what you think please.

I have a 500 revolver. A single shot 500 sounds appealing

I have a 500 revolver. A single shot 500 sounds appealing

Yeah, other than making a really big boom and poking holes in targets, I can't think of a reason to justify one.  But I still want one.

I just saw that Thompson Center makes a single shot, but about $850.00.

My justification is that i don't have it. The 500 revolver is a hell of a lot of fun to shoot. Even more fun watching other people shoot. A box of 20 rounds gave us an hour of hilarity.

My justification is that i don't have it. The 500 revolver is a hell of a lot of fun to shoot. Even more fun watching other people shoot. A box of 20 rounds gave us an hour of hilarity.

 

Works for me...

 

I've seen videos of them being shot at dusk/dark.  Resembles a flame thrower.

I have the H & R Handi Rifle & also have the S & W 500 8" Revolver . The rifle is a fun recoil can be rough depending on your loads I shoot a 440 grain Cast Performance it will rock you. Paid like $270.00 for the rifle love it. If you get a 500 even reloading your own ammo can still be pricey. But hey we only live once.

Most powerful I've shot is a 325 grain. Want to try the 700 gr cast. They look like small artillery

My buddy has a Ruger #1 in 460 S&W. And if you're interested, I know where ther is a new one in .475 Linebaugh - just PM me.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

I have the H & R Handi Rifle & also have the S & W 500 8" Revolver . The rifle is a fun recoil can be rough depending on your loads I shoot a 440 grain Cast Performance it will rock you. Paid like $270.00 for the rifle love it. If you get a 500 even reloading your own ammo can still be pricey. But hey we only live once.

 

Reloading is going to be a must.  I've read that commercial ammo can be ~$3.00/round.

My buddy has a Ruger #1 in 460 S&W. And if you're interested, I know where ther is a new one in .475 Linebaugh - just PM me.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

Definitely want one of those, but I think I'd like one in .303.  Was looking at one a while ago in .416 Rigby, IIRC.  It resembled a cannon.

Reloading is going to be a must. I've read that commercial ammo can be ~$3.00/round.

last box of 20 fmj cost me 65 bucks

I would love a 500 I have one p2p left, but the ammo price is holding me back.

I like the idea of the 460,   Is there a huge difference?

I don't think so but why get a 460 when you can get a 500.

last box of 20 fmj cost me 65 bucks

Reloading averages me now around a $1.00 +/- a round. I prefer hard cast g/c bullets but you get some better deals on other bullets. 

Definitely want one of those, but I think I'd like one in .303.  Was looking at one a while ago in .416 Rigby, IIRC.  It resembled a cannon.

 

 

That was how we came across the .475 Linebaugh - my friend was looking for a .303 - which this guy had and my buddy bought, but the .475 kind of got my attention.

I don't think so but why get a 460 when you can get a 500.

 

Because the gun chambered in .460 is more versatile in that it also shoots .454 Casull and .45 Colt. Also the ballistics are better for the .460.

I don't think so but why get a 460 when you can get a 500.

The 500 is great the 460 gives you option's you can also shoot 45 & 454 Casull 

Because the gun chambered in .460 is more versatile in that it also shoots .454 Casull and .45 Colt. Also the ballistics are better for the .460.

 

 

The 500 is great the 460 gives you option's you can also shoot 45 & 454 Casull 

 

I did not know that.  

The .50 caliber, on the other hand, automatically makes one a terrorist I believe.

I like it cause they fear it

I like it cause they fear it

It could be a simple .22, any gun makes Liberals tremble.............

I love my 500. I do agree reloading is a must.

The heart wants what it wants. If my wish list wasn't already long as hell I'd have one.