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The .500 S&W Magnum is the most powerful production handgun cartridge available, and Double Tap's hardcast loading makes the most of what this cartridge can deliver. The 400-grain flat nose bullet is specifically engineered to punch through heavy game without deforming. It's the kind of construction you need when you're hunting animals that weigh hundreds of pounds or need deep, reliable penetration in unpredictable field conditions.
What makes this load stand out is the gas-check feature crimp-fitted to the bullet's base. That small piece of metal does serious work, keeping the extreme heat from the magnum powder away from the bullet's lead core. In a high-velocity handgun round, the bore seal matters. Without it, hot gases leak around the bullet and melt the lead, which fouls your barrel and kills accuracy. The gas check keeps everything behind the bullet where it belongs.
The wide flat nose design is there for a reason. It penetrates straight, cuts a large wound channel as it goes, and doesn't expand like a hunting round with a hollow point. Expansion is fine for some applications, but when you're dealing with heavy bone and thick hides, a bullet that holds its shape is what works. The hardcast material itself resists deformation under the stress of impact, which is essential at hunting ranges where your revolver is doing the work a rifle usually handles.
Double Tap loads this to 1800 fps with a muzzle energy of 2878 ft-lbs, measured from an 8.375-inch barrel. That's real power for hunting game from 300 to 1500 pounds, including black bear and other North American dangerous game. The ammunition is new production, boxer-primed, non-corrosive, and loaded in reloadable brass cases, so if you're into reloading, you can reload them after you've shot them.
This is ammunition built for the person who understands the .500 S&W and what it can do. It's not a range toy round, and it's not designed for casual shooting. It's built for hunters who need power that simply won't quit.
A gas check is a small metal cup crimped to the base of the hardcast bullet. In a high-powered magnum load, extreme heat can melt the lead if the bullet doesn't seal completely against the bore. The gas check keeps that heat away from the bullet's lead core, preventing lead fouling in your barrel and maintaining accuracy. This is especially important when you're pushing a hardcast bullet at 1800 fps.
This is purpose-built hunting ammunition. The 400-grain flat nose design penetrates deep through heavy bone and holds its shape without expanding, making it ideal for large game from 300 to 1500 pounds, including black bear and dangerous game. The 1800 fps velocity and 2878 ft-lb energy give it the power to do the job ethically at reasonable hunting distances.
Yes, the cases are reloadable boxer-primed brass. Double Tap loads new production ammunition, and the brass is suitable for reloading, which makes it economical if you reload your own .500 S&W ammunition. Always follow safe reloading practices for magnum cartridges, as the .500 S&W operates at high pressures.
The 400-grain weight strikes a balance between velocity and penetration. Lighter bullets in the 300-350 grain range offer flatter trajectories, while heavier loads from 500-700 grains maximize penetration for the toughest game. The 400-grain hardcast is versatile enough for most large game hunting where deep, straight-line penetration matters more than expansion.
| Caliber/Gauge | .500 S&W Magnum |
|---|---|
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 2.30 |
| Grains | 400 gr |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 500400HC |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Hard Cast |
| Shipping Weight | 2.0 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 013964483512 |
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