Smith and wesson 500 magnum hickok45 biography

.500 S&W Magnum

Revolver cartridge designed by Cor-bon and Smith & Wesson (S&W)

.500 S&W Magnum

A .500 S&W Magnum Cartridge.

TypeRevolver, Pistol, and Rifle
Place of originUnited States
DesignerCor-Bon
Smith & Wesson
Designed2003
ManufacturerSmith & Wesson
Produced2003–present
Case typeSemi-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 length1.625 in (41.3 mm)
Overall length2.3 in (58 mm)
Primer typeLarge pistol originally, now large rifle
Maximum pressure60,000 psi (410 MPa)
Bullet mass/typeVelocityEnergy
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