got this off of graybeard site,500 s/w mag case length-1.625.
275 barnes x bullet-1662fps
400 hawk-1676 fps
440 hardcast-1625 fps
if these are accurate that thing going to kick at full power the 500 linebaugh max case length is 1.610. lets hope these are accurate,i know i want one ,who else

An other vote to buy it. but before I want to know if this gun is ported or not, what kind of grip frame, and what kind of grip.

I'd prefer that this monster gun will roll up in my hands

Here is the link to see a picture of the cartridge taken from the post of RoberinOregon at Sixgunner forum

http://home.earthlink.net/~pkalfonso/500s_wmagnum.jpg

More details here: .500 S&W ballistics?

And I tought I wanted a 475 long. This looks like It'll be a beast. I'd like to see a picture of the gun. I may have to sell my 44automag to get one. I wish I was done with Engineering school already.
Lar.

is this a true 50. or .510-.512 like linebaugh anybody know? weighs 70 oz -6 lbs,this thang is a train, with a scope your looking at 7 lbs better start eating your wheaties

[ 01-16-2003, 00:40: Message edited by: 475/480 ]

Ick...Smith & Wesson...but with that power, I may just have to get one.

Anyone know when it's due out?

And what's with making a brand new cartridge? They could've just chambered it in .500 Linebaugh Long Max. But noooo, then they wouldn't get to put their name on the stupid round. On second thought, I think I'll pass and get a .500 LB Long Max from John him self.

[ 01-16-2003, 00:47: Message edited by: glock20rocks ]

I like it! I'll have to get me one of these babies. - Dan

Maybe I will get one...if Ruger chambers it
But then I don't see S&W making a .480 Ruger anytime during the life of the universe...

Maybe MRI will make a gun for it...

I've had some bad luck with Smith in the past, so I will be quite cautious about getting one chambered for a round that powerful. The SRH can take the pounding of the .454, as can the FA's..but can S&W make something like that? Only time & a crap load of hot loads will tell...

[ 01-16-2003, 02:49: Message edited by: glock20rocks ]

I called S&W customer service yesterday. When asked him was the releas date on the X frame. He responded what X frame are you talking about? When I told him what I know, then he changed his tune and said to watch the SHOT show . He wanted to know where I got the info because I had more than him (Isn't the internet great) He said that lots of time they find out after the public release most of the final specs. They should hit dealer shelves if all goes right in mid year I was told.

Hcliff

70 oz is 4.375 lb. That's about the same weight as my BFR 45-70. With that said, my 405's at 1750 are slightly painful, but controllable. It would be nice if MRI would make a maximum length frame instead of the 3" window for the 45-70.
Lar.

oh ,just testing you obviously i was trying that new math the president was talking about

Let's not forget that this is going to be a double action, not a single action, so recoil is probably going to be greater. I know the SRH's kick a heck of alot more than an SA...

LAR45.. pardon me for asking this way, but 405 @1750fps.... this is a chronigraphed speed, or a guessed speed?

There's a thread on Gary Reeder's site about this round, with some info on his version of the gun:

http://www.reedercustomguns.com/

Look in the "Ask Reeder Custom Guns" section, it's under the "S&W X Frame".

Just a heads up. Well, now I know I'll get one. And it WON'T be S&W's, that's for sure.

Cas, the velocity was actually 1751, but I rounded down. I have a Chrony. It's a low end chrono, but I've shot it placed right behind another chrono and the clocked speeds were the same. The chrony was 10yds in front of the muzzle so It wasn't muzzle blast. I got a nice steady increase in velocity with an increase in powder. The powder was WC680 and needed a Fed 215M primer. The cases would either fall out of the gun when tipped up or needed just a slight touch from the ejector. I've shot a 1.75" group with rem factory 300JHP's at 50 yds. The cast bullets accuracy has been a little hit and mis with the best so far just under 3" at 50yds(350 @ 1400), and some going as large as 13". I honed out the cylinder throats from .456 to .458, but haven't got back to the range yet to see if I did any good or harm.
Lar.

Question for you...was this a typo?

275 barnes x bullet-1662fps
400 hawk-1676 fps
440 hardcast-1625 fps

Did you mean 375 barnes? I haven't seen the original post but that would make more sense to me.

Those vels sound reasonable to me. I shoot a 12" Encore, .50 Alaskan, case 2.090", and it pushes a 475 gr. at 1675.9 fps (which is nowhere near max I might add) and a 450 gr. jacketed at 1727.7 fps. So, 440 at 1625 and a 405 at 1750 out of a smaller case sounds reasonable. But, can the .50 S&W shoot a 750 gr. A-Max at any speed? Talk about FUN
old link wasn't working. see new link farther down the page.

[ 01-19-2003, 23:34: Message edited by: Big Bore ]

You missed my point. No one shoots a 275 in a .50 caliber. Why would a 275 be slower than much heavier bullets? It probably ISN'T a 275...it's a typo I think.

I think that it is X bullet out of all copper. The pressure might be as high as you can go at that velocity. Midway USA lists a 275 grain 510 diameter barnes XPB diameter bullet.

Hcliff

Big Bore,
But, can the .50 S&W shoot a 750 gr. A-Max at any speed?[/URL][/QUOTE]

No because the A-Max has a diamter .510/.511 and the .500 S&W .500/.501. The a-Max is too long for a revolver's cylinder

A large charge of slow powder isn't as efficiant pushing a light bullet as it is a heavy one.

Or it could be these are just "normal people" loads.
A 500 Special type load. It would seem stupid to introduce a 500 magnum without a 500 special, especially if they hope to sell more than the odd handfull of these guns.

Big Bore, I tried to check out your page, but it showed up empty on aol.
lar.

Thanks for the notice. Angelfire is problematic at best. I'll see what I can do.
http://www.angelfire.com/gu/biggbore/50AK.jpg

Let me know if it still isn't working for you. I can post it off my boy's school server, but I really don't want to do that if I don't have to. Thanks.

[ 01-20-2003, 02:51: Message edited by: Big Bore ]

Big bore, I clicked on your link and it took me here
http://www.angelfire.com/images/rloadblock.jpg
lar.

Big bore, I clicked on your link and it took me here
http://www.angelfire.com/images/rloadblock.jpg
lar.[/QUOTE]

Same for me!!!

Check out Cor-Bon's website, http://www.corbon.com, they have developed the new S&W 500 ammo and it is for sale. A 275gr Barnes X at 1665 fps, a 400gr Hawk SP at 1675 fps, and a 440gr HC Cast Performance at 1625 fps.

Thanks for the heads up cyberhick! Still don't see the guns on S&W's web site yet. Gary Reeder will be making guns in this chambering, too. I'll have to get one of 'em...

Seems to actually live up to the hype. I'll wait for chrono results first, though.

And wow, those "reduced" loads are almost as powerful as full-power .454 rounds. Just 25grs lighter. Hmm, thinks it's gonna kick?

[ 01-21-2003, 23:12: Message edited by: glock20rocks ]

I might buy a box from Corbon to split up and sell for collections. Send me a PM if you're interested.

Best,
QD

Looks like the address has changed
http://www.cor-bon.com/pressrelease.html
lar.

Why the heck are the selling the ammo now? The guns not even announced yet, and won't be until the SHOT Show. Weird.

Dog gone Angelfire is blocking it. They really don't like people posting pictures from their site, but sometimes you can. I guess not anymore. I guess I'll just have to do it this way.


[ 01-22-2003, 01:39: Message edited by: Big Bore ]

glock20rocks,

Probably the 700H&H principle. Supposedly, H&H financed the whole project by selling ammo to collectors. Cheap guys like me will satiate their desire for the gun by just buying a couple representative cartridges. Besides, that thing's gonna be heavy!

Best,
QD

quickdraw, according to Gary Reeder the ammo isn't available for sale yet. It will be after S&W announces the gun. I withdraw my old comment

Hmm...a .700 would be nice...