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Offline Carwi

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Got my .500 S&W Yesterday....
« on: July 02, 2005, 07:52:27 AM »
All I can say is wow!  I got the regular 8 3/8" model.  With all that I have read I was starting to worry that it might have more recoil than I could handle.  However, after a 30 round session this morning I am excited about this revolver.  The recoil was much less than I thought it would be.  I have a 4" Smith in .44 Mag that kicks harder.  The .500 is more of a stiff shove than a snap type recoil.  Can't wait to take me a hog with this one!  I can't wait till I get all my reloading stuff for this big one either, the cartridge cost is a bit much for the amount of shooting I do.
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« Reply #1 on: July 02, 2005, 10:26:01 AM »
The cost of shooting is the main reason I don't have one.  I almost bought one the other day at the gun shop, but opted for the 44 SRH instead.  I was very surprised at how balanced the 500 with a 10" barrel was though.  The feel of it in my hands was almost enough to make me get it, but I also like to shoot alot, and the 500 is alot to shoot even once I'm sure.
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Re: Got my .500 S&W Yesterday....
« Reply #2 on: July 02, 2005, 02:42:54 PM »
Quote from: Carwi
All I can say is wow!  I got the regular 8 3/8" model.  With all that I have read I was starting to worry that it might have more recoil than I could handle.  However, after a 30 round session this morning I am excited about this revolver.  The recoil was much less than I thought it would be.  I have a 4" Smith in .44 Mag that kicks harder.  The .500 is more of a stiff shove than a snap type recoil.  Can't wait to take me a hog with this one!  I can't wait till I get all my reloading stuff for this big one either, the cartridge cost is a bit much for the amount of shooting I do.


Well welcome to the 500 Club. You will have a ball with it. i have an 8 3/8 and a 4 inch 500.  :D
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Got my .500 S&W Yesterday....
« Reply #3 on: July 04, 2005, 03:24:13 AM »
I have the 500 also with 8 3/8" barrel. I put a scope on mine. The extra weight helps cut recoil. I shot a 1.5"  3 shot group at 100 yds with the 400 gr bullet. I plan on hunting deer with it also. I really like my 500.
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Got my .500 S&W Yesterday....
« Reply #4 on: July 11, 2005, 10:25:47 AM »
Shot one for the first time this weekend. Was not as much recoil as i was bracing for. Really packs a wallop on the 12" dia x 3/4" thick steel plates. Out of the box my buddys dad picks it up and pops the plates at 100, 150, 200 and 250 yards with open sights. Really impressive gun.
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Got my .500 S&W Yesterday....
« Reply #5 on: July 11, 2005, 01:38:21 PM »
The 500 S&W is real sweet. I`ve got scope mounts on mine and am waiting for a 2 1/2 x 8 Leupold for on it. I plan on useing it for a stand gun this deer season, but the weight of the darn thing, I think I`ll carry my .454 Red Hawk when driveing, I`m waiting on a 2 1/2 x 8 Leo for it too. Ordered 2 of them at the Gander Mount. grand opening in Dayton and still waiting on them. About to e-mail the company and see if I can get them on the ball.
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