500 SW back and badder than ever

[FOTIS]

Well I got the 500 back from SW after the barrel bulge. My 13 year old Stephan and I went to test fire it today. After a cleaning and checking the barrel for obstructions about 10 times (each of us) we fired it. Stephan is a bad ass. The kid shoots 454 casulls for fun, and he does it well!! Well all went well and he shot it a couple of times too.

The gun

Me shooting it.



Steph first time



All is well!


Steph 2nd time

 

[Guy Miner]

Am glad you've got the big gun back - and it looks like all is well!

 

[FOTIS]

Thanx. Sorry about the cell phone videos.

 

[longwinters]

Hey Pop, the videos are great. Steph shoots just like you. A little rockin and a rollin. Looks like great fun.

Long

 

[old #7]

Thanx. Sorry about the cell phone videos.

You should feel bad about the cell phone video.
Your a moderator and we expect the best all the time no matter what.
You can shoot groups inside a half inch but you post cell phone video?
Where is this country going?
Obviuosly down the youtube. :lol: :grin: :lol:

Nice Job Pop

 

[longwinters]

Sounds like a new country western song.....

Long

 

[JD338]

Fotis,

Nice job! I think you created a monster. Those big gun powder appetites x2. :grin:
I am glad you got the 500 S&W back.

JD338

 

[FOTIS]

Thanx Jim!

 

[.405]

How is the accuracy on that big 500?Are your handloads any better than the factory loads.I have shot a 500 S&W with the shorter barrel.
I shoot a Freedom Arms .454 Casull with a 4 3/4 inch barrel.The factory load 260 grainers chrono at just above 1600 fps.

 

[FOTIS]

700 grain T-rex cast at 1250 fps with LILgun.




350 grains at 1750
500 grains at 1350

 

[.405]

What kind of gun do you have for that round?
The worst recoil I have experienced out of a handgun was with a T/C Encore in .444 Marlin.It would make your whole arm ache like a mule kick you.

 

[FOTIS]

The picture is on the first post. SW 500 x frame 8 3/8" barrel.

 

[.405]

The picture is on the first post. SW 500 x frame 8 3/8" barrel.

Oh that is the 500 S&W with your cast bullets.Looks like a really fine hunting round with cast bullets.I haven't worked up any cast bullet loads for my .454 yet.I prefer hunting with cast bullets though.I have always had the best luck with those in a .44 or .41.

 

[jtoews80]

I need a 500 in a lever to hunt with here, not able to use a revolver legally.
Might encourage somebody to try to carry it concealed or somethin. They could at least let us use single actions to hunt with, I think.

JT.

 

[FOTIS]

The picture is on the first post. SW 500 x frame 8 3/8" barrel.

Oh that is the 500 S&W with your cast bullets.Looks like a really fine hunting round with cast bullets.I haven't worked up any cast bullet loads for my .454 yet.I prefer hunting with cast bullets though.I have always had the best luck with those in a .44 or .41.

Cast bullets?

700 gr at 1230 fps

 

[JD338]

The picture is on the first post. SW 500 x frame 8 3/8" barrel.

Oh that is the 500 S&W with your cast bullets.Looks like a really fine hunting round with cast bullets.I haven't worked up any cast bullet loads for my .454 yet.I prefer hunting with cast bullets though.I have always had the best luck with those in a .44 or .41.

Cast bullets?

700 gr at 1230 fps

Pop,

That beast will penetrate into next week. :twisted:

JD338