50bmg projectiles in a 500 s&w case?

[tronester]

I know it sounds crazy, but here's what I was wondering:

I was thinking of buying a Handi rifle chambered in 500 s&w, and using surplus 50bmg bullets. Since it's a rifle, the OAL of the cartridge could be much longer than that of a revolver. Plus, there are a lot of surplus 50 bmg bullets out there. I know they make 700 grain lead projectiles specifically for the 500 s&w, so why not use 50 bmg, which is the same weight or less?

 

[Jim Watson]

.50 BMG is .510"
I think .500 S&W is really .500"
You should be sure before you buy.

 

[50 Shooter]

Jim is right, don't do it.

 

[tronester]

Thanks for the responses, guys. I will definitely not be trying this then!