Shooting the .500 Smith & Wesson

By Paul Rackley (RSS)

May 19, 2011

In between all of the training, the recent attendees at Gunsite had some time to shoot a few rounds into ballistic gel for fun and to view the effectiveness of DoubleTap ammunition.


When it came time for a volunteer to drop the hammer on a .500 Smith & Wesson, Top Shot winner Iain Harrison stepped up to experience the power of this big-bore revolver.


Harrison does an excellent job of handling the recoil of the .500, as shown in this video, which ripped through the gel and sent a camera, set up to the catch the shot from the front, soaring 20 feet into the air. The shock of the bullet hitting the gel ruined the camera and battery, and I still haven’t heard whether the card survived. If it did, I really want to see the footage.




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4 Responses to Shooting the .500 Smith & Wesson

Art Levy wrote:
August 07, 2012

A practical revolver if you live in Alaska and need personal protection against grizzlies. I'd rather hunt with a long gun and I don't want a 6lb. gun for personal protection or carry purposes.

Gary wrote:
June 17, 2011

Heck of a shock wave who would thought that would happen, I learn from my mistakes also I sure if the video was worth it you would do it again if it was in the budget . Great shot . Thanks

ntrudr_800 wrote:
May 27, 2011

Haha, why would you put a camera on top of the gelatin?... with a .500 coming! :P

Matt Lindler wrote:
May 19, 2011

Paul, You had way too much fun at Gunsite. You better invite me next time:) Cool video!