Shooting a Smith & Wesson 500 Magnum

Production history
Designer
Cor-Bon, Smith & Wesson
Designed
2003
Manufacturer
Smith & Wesson
Produced
2003–present
Specifications
Case type
Semi-rimmed, straight
Bullet diameter
.500 in (12.7 mm)
Neck diameter
.526 in (13.4 mm)
Base diameter
.526 in (13.4 mm)
Rim diameter
.556 in (14.1 mm)
Rim thickness
.056 in (1.4 mm)
Case length
1.625 in (41.3 mm)
Overall length
2.3 in (58 mm)
Rifling twist
1:18.75 in (476.25 mm)
Primer type
Large pistol originally, now large rifle
Maximum pressure
60,000 psi (410 MPa)