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The .500 S&W Magnum is a beast of a cartridge, and this Magtech load gives you serious capability without breaking the bank. The 325-grain semi-jacketed soft point projectile generates 2352 foot-pounds of muzzle energy at 1805 fps, making it one of the most powerful factory handgun loads on the planet. If you're hunting big game or simply want to experience what maximum power feels like at the range, this is the real deal.
Why the SJSP design matters
Magtech engineered this bullet to deliver controlled expansion on impact, which means the projectile expands in a predictable pattern rather than fragmenting or failing to open. The semi-jacketed soft point construction ensures maximum weight retention and penetration, two things that matter when you're dealing with large, tough animals. This design balances stopping power with the ability to punch through heavy hides and muscle.
Magtech controls every step of production from raw materials to finished cartridge. They make their own brass, primers, and powders in their Brazilian facility, which means tight quality control at every level. The brass cases use Boxer primers that reload well, giving handloaders a second round of value out of each cartridge. The noncorrosive, factory-fresh components are assembled to strict specifications for consistency between rounds.
This ammunition works for range work to dial in your .500 revolver, but it's engineered primarily for hunting applications. The flat-nose profile and ballistic coefficient of 0.155 suit this load for practical hunting distances where the .500 S&W Magnum dominates. Twenty rounds per box means you can train responsibly without burning through a fortune on ammunition.
Yes. All Magtech ammunition in this caliber uses Boxer-primed brass cases that reload well. The brass quality is held to the same standards as their factory loads, and many handloaders prefer Magtech brass for its consistency and durability. Save your brass and you can reload these cartridges multiple times.
The 325-grain load is one of the lighter options in the .500 S&W Magnum family, but it still carries tremendous energy. It works well for hunting North American game and suits shooters who want to manage recoil better during extended practice. For heavier African game, some hunters prefer loads in the 500+ grain range, but this Magtech load is effective on all North American big game species within practical hunting distances.
The .500 S&W Magnum generates serious recoil that's fundamentally different from smaller cartridges. It doesn't snap like a .44 Magnum; instead, it produces a powerful straight-back shove with tremendous force. Even with a compensated S&W Model 500 revolver, expect significant recoil. This is a handgun cartridge that demands respect and proper stance, but it's manageable with practice.
The .500 S&W Magnum is designed to take all North American big game species within reasonable ranges. This includes elk, moose, bear, cape buffalo, and similarly sized game. The semi-jacketed soft point design provides controlled expansion and penetration needed for large, tough animals. It's also effective as a backup defense weapon in bear country.
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 325 |
|---|---|
| Caliber/Gauge | .500 S&W Magnum |
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 2.90 |
| Grains | 325 gr |
| Length | 4.2000 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 500B |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Semi Jacketed Soft Point |
| Shipping Weight | 1.65 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 754908189113 |
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