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.500 S&W Magnum and Recoil

One of the great breakthroughs in modern revolvers of power is the S&W X-frame in.500 S&W Magnum. This monster of a gun throws huge, half-inch bullets that weigh as much as 450 grains. That's just over an ounce. When you consider that the extended length of the case permits a veritable sugar scoop of powder, you get lots of velocity and recoil in the extreme.

April 06, 2010