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The .500 S&W Magnum is the most powerful factory revolver cartridge you can buy, and the Raging Hunter is Taurus's answer for hunters who want that kind of authority without giving up control. This 6.75 inch model sits right in the sweet spot of the lineup, long enough to wring real velocity out of heavy bullets, short enough to balance well in the hand and carry comfortably in a chest rig. The barrel wears factory porting that vents gas upward to knock down muzzle flip, and the distinctive shrouded barrel design trims weight while keeping the gun rigid where it counts.
Everything on this revolver is designed around managing serious recoil. The unfluted five-round cylinder adds mass right where you want it, and Taurus's dual lockup system latches the cylinder at both the front and rear so it stays put under the heaviest loads. The cushioned rubber grip with its soft insert spreads recoil across your whole palm, and it makes a genuine difference when you're running 400 and 500 grain bullets. A transfer bar safety and smooth double action, single action operation round out the package, with a wide, checkered hammer that's easy to thumb back for a deliberate shot at game.
The integral top Picatinny rail is one of the best features here. Handgun hunting at ethical distances is a lot easier with a red dot or pistol scope, and this rail lets you mount one without hunting down drilled and tapped bases. Prefer irons? The fixed blade front and fully adjustable rear sight are ready to go, and the target crowned muzzle helps accuracy either way.
This is a purpose-built hunting handgun. It earns its keep as a primary for hogs, deer, and black bear at handgun ranges, or as a backup on dangerous game hunts where a five-shot dose of .500 S&W Magnum is exactly the insurance you want. The Raging Hunter line took home American Hunter's Handgun of the Year Golden Bullseye award, and this chambering is the full expression of what the platform was built for.
It's a big cartridge and there's no getting around that, but this gun manages it better than most. The factory barrel porting vents gas upward to fight muzzle flip, the unfluted cylinder adds recoil-soaking weight, and the cushioned rubber grip spreads the push across your palm. Lighter 300 grain loads are a good place to start before working up to the heavy stuff.
Yes, that's one of its best features. The barrel shroud has an integral Picatinny rail on top, so you can bolt on a pistol scope or red dot without any gunsmithing. Just make sure whatever optic you choose is rated for heavy magnum recoil, since the .500 S&W is famously hard on cheap glass.
Handgun hunting, first and foremost. The .500 S&W Magnum has the energy for hogs, deer, black bear, and larger game at practical handgun distances, and plenty of guides carry one as backup on dangerous game hunts. It also makes a serious woods gun in big bear country if you don't mind the size.
For most people, yes. The 6.75 inch barrel gives noticeably more velocity than the 5 inch while balancing better in the hand than the longer 8 inch model, which can feel muzzle heavy offhand. It's the do-it-all length in the Raging Hunter 500 lineup for hunting and field carry.
| UPC | 725327624196 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2-500061RH |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | Black |
| Barrel Length | 6.75" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .500 S&W Magnum |
| Capacity | 5 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 17.6000 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 2.0 |
| Package Width | 7.2 |
| Product Type | Double / Single Action |
| Safety | Transfer Bar |
| Shipping Weight | 4.7 |
| Sights | Blade Front/Adjustable Rear |
| Sights Type | ADJUSTABLE |
| State Restriction (CA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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