Loading the 500 S&W
I finally picked up my 500 S&W
![[image]](http://i.imgur.com/IojMk.jpg)
![[image]](http://i.imgur.com/E4mwE.jpg)
I have no desire to shoot ANY full house loads in this thing, but I did break down an order a box of the HSM "Bear Loads" from Midway, mainly because they were ONLY $35 a box versus the $60 a box Hornady stuff. I also ordered brass and dies for this beast.
I ordered some of these 380 grain bullets
http://www.mattsbullets.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=66&products_...
and some of these 450 grain "Keith" bullets
http://www.mattsbullets.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=66&products_...
The powders I've seen mentioned for low to mid range loads are Trail Boss, Unique, Unversal, and HS-6. I have Unique and Universal on hand.
Any favorite loads, or recommendations?
I'm hoping to use this beast on a red deer cow or cow elk meat hunt in the near future.
I like that barrel contour!
by Rob Leahy 
, Prescott, Arizona, Thursday, October 25, 2012, 13:03 (4414 days ago) @ Warhawk
John Ross had a bunch made up like that sans porting.
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Of the Troops & For the Troops
I like it too ...
I was looking for a 4 inch gun, but this one came along at a "can't refuse" price so now I have a 6 1/2 inch .500.
I wonder how much 2400 it would take to make up some .500 S&W "Keith Loads"
![[image]](http://www.mattsbullets.com/images/Img_7243.jpg)
450 Grain Semi Wadcutter Gas Check (.501)
Indeed!
by Hoot , Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Thursday, October 25, 2012, 21:47 (4414 days ago) @ Rob Leahy
Much more pleasing than what I usually see. What is the story? Is it factory?
Thanks!
Yes sir, factory offering
The 6 1/2 inch barrel is a factory offering, but there apparently aren't many of them around.
Well huh.
by Hoot , Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Friday, October 26, 2012, 07:43 (4413 days ago) @ Warhawk
I guess I'll have to keep my eyes open. I like that MUCH better than the usual fare.
Matts Bullets
by Art , Littleton, Colorado, Thursday, October 25, 2012, 19:15 (4414 days ago) @ Warhawk
There are some good looking flat base bullets right there at a decent price. Thanks for the link.
Art