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The Hornady Custom .500 S&W Magnum 500 grain load sits at the top tier of handgun power. With a 500-grain XTP flat-point bullet delivering 2254 foot-pounds of muzzle energy at 1425 fps, this ammunition is purpose-built for hunters who demand the absolute best when pursuing dangerous or thick-skinned game. This load represents the heavier end of factory .500 S&W offerings, giving you maximum impact energy with deep, reliable penetration.
The XTP bullet features Hornady's proven controlled-expansion technology with InterLock construction. The raised ring inside the jacket grips the core, keeping everything locked together through expansion to retain mass and energy. This design prevents fragmentation at high velocity while still expanding reliably at longer handgun ranges. Precise serrations weaken the jacket in symmetrical sections, initiating consistent expansion even at lower velocities if you need to hunt closer to home.
Hornady manufactures most of its brass in-house to maintain unusually high standards for feeding reliability, corrosion resistance, proper hardness, and the ability to handle maximum chamber pressures. Each cartridge is loaded to ensure consistent pressure and velocity from lot to lot, and every primer is hand-selected and matched to the individual load. This consistency translates to predictable performance in the field. Loaded to 50,000 psi for reliable extraction and long-term case life, this ammunition works hard without beating up your revolver.
The .500 S&W Magnum was developed to handle all North American big game species, and this load has proven itself against moose, elk, brown bear, and bison. The combination of a heavy 500-grain bullet and deep penetration makes it effective on animals that demand respect. If you're venturing into bear country or hunting the toughest, largest game available, this ammunition gives you confidence in the terminal ballistics.
Yes. The 500-grain XTP bullet at 2254 foot-pounds of muzzle energy is specifically designed for serious game. This load handles North American big game like moose, elk, and bear effectively. The heavy bullet weight and deep penetration make it one of the stronger factory options for thick-skinned or dangerous animals.
The InterLock is a raised ring inside the jacket that locks the core in place. This keeps the bullet together during expansion for consistent, controlled expansion and deeper penetration. You get the stopping power of expansion without losing mass, which means larger wound channels and more reliable terminal performance across different velocities.
Yes, the brass is reloadable. Hornady selects all brass to high standards for reliability and the ability to withstand maximum chamber pressures. The ammunition is loaded to 50,000 psi, which is the standard factory limit designed to protect your revolver and make extraction easier. This also means the brass will hold up well for reloading.
The 500-grain weight is on the heavier end of factory offerings. Factory ammunition typically runs 350 to 500 grains, so this load gives you maximum energy and penetration. Lighter bullets will have less recoil and flatter trajectories, but this load prioritizes raw stopping power and deep penetration for larger game.
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 500 |
|---|---|
| Caliber/Gauge | .500 S&W Magnum |
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 3.70 |
| Grains | 500 gr |
| Length | 3.3500 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 9252 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | XTP |
| Shipping Weight | 2.1 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 090255392524 |
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