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500 S&W Magnum Ballistics Chart and Cartridge Guide

August 10, 2021 By Joshua Gillem

Courtesy of Hornady

500 S&W Magnum Ballistics Charts:

This 500 S&W Mag ballistic chart shows 325 Federal Premium Swift A-Frame rounds fired from an 8.5 inch barrel:

Muzzle25 YDS50 YDS
Velocity (FPS)180016771559
Energy (FT/LB)233820281754

This 500 S&W Magnum ballistics chart shows 300 grain Hornady FTX fired from an 8.5 inch barrel:

Muzzle25 YDS50 YDS
Velocity (FPS)207519151764
Energy (FT/LB)286824432073

This 500 S&W Mag ballistics chart shows 500 grain Hornady flat point XTP fired from an 8.5 inch barrel:

Muzzle25 YDS50 YDS
Velocity (FPS)142513501281
Energy (FT/LB)225420221821

500 S&W Magnum History:

The 500 Smith & Wesson Magnum is Herb Belin’s idea of the most powerful handgun cartridge in the world, and he (along with S&W) has succeeded.

At the time, Belin was Director of Emerging Tech over and S&W, and was also responsible for the “fastest” handgun cartridge ever made, the 460 S&W.

The 500 S&W is capable of some serious power with the right loadings. For example, the more aerodynamic Hornady flex tip bullet packs a serious punch traveling over 2,000 feet per second with 2868 pounds of energy at the muzzle.

The cartridge was introduced to the shooting public in 2003 along with a new revolver designed to handle firing this powerhouse.

This cartridge is capable of hunting any animal on the North American continent and also excels as a dangerous animal defense gun.

Recoil is heavy and shooting handguns chambered in 500 Magnum is not recommended for people new to shooting.

Next, look at our big handgun ballistics chart.

Filed Under: Ballistics, Ammo, Gun Info Tagged With: ballistic, cartridge, handgun ballistics, handgun hunting, revolver

About Joshua Gillem

Josh is a lifelong practitioner and student of the gun. He grew up shooting/hunting with his dad, and was given his first gun, a 12 gauge shotgun, when just a small boy. After high school, he joined the Marines where his love for firearms blossomed as he qualified with an M16A2, an M9, and a 240G. Josh has been writing about firearms and tactics for several years, is a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment, and believes that each individual person has the right to self-defense by any means necessary. Currently residing in gun-friendly North Carolina, he carries a concealed gun on a daily basis, even in his own house.

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