Buffalo Bore 18B20 Personal Defense 500 S&W Magnum 440 gr

Description

Buffalo Bore’s 18B20 Personal Defense load is a heavy-caliber pistol cartridge chambered for the .500 S&W Magnum. It is loaded with a hard-cast, gas-checked lead flat nose projectile weighing 440 grains and is packaged in 20-round boxes. Cases are brass and the published muzzle figures list a velocity of 1625 fps with 2579 ft lbs of energy. This load is intended for use in firearms chambered for .500 S&W Magnum and for applications where a heavy, hard-cast projectile is preferred.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is .500 S&W Magnum, specified for compatible heavy-recoil handguns.
• The bullet weight is 440 gr, cast and gas-checked for consistent seating and function.
• The bullet type is Gas Checked Lead Flat Nose, offering a hard-cast profile.
• Each box contains 20 rounds for standard retail packaging.
• Boxes per case are 12, as listed in product attributes.
• The case material is Brass for reliable feeding and extraction.
• The listed muzzle velocity is 1625 fps as provided by the manufacturer data.
• The listed muzzle energy is 2579 ft lbs, based on the provided velocity and bullet weight.
• The intended application is listed as Target Shooting in the product attributes.

This Buffalo Bore 18B20 load offers a consistent, heavy-caliber option for shooters who require a hard-cast gas-checked projectile in .500 S&W Magnum. Its construction and published performance numbers make it suitable for field use and defensive applications where a large-caliber, heavy-bullet load is appropriate. Consider this cartridge when selecting ammunition for compatible heavy-recoil handguns and specific performance requirements.