Big Boomer
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Finally got to take out the 500 S&W Magnum in my BFR 10" that I have never fired before. Now mind you that I also own a 460 S&W Mag as well.
Ok for those of you who said that the 500 was a pussy or that it had less recoil than the 460 are smoking some serious crack. Now it might be because my 460 is made by S&W and my 500 by Magnum Research but boy howdy I'm going to have to sleep with a freakin icepack on both my hands tonight.
The weird part was that my left hand was the one that got hurt the worst. I only made it through 8 rounds, 5 at first waited 30 minutes loaded 5 more, only made it through 2, then lastly one more.
All together I fired
5 325 gr Barnes
1 370 gr Hardcast
1 385 gr Nosler I think
1 500 gr Hornady
The worst were the lighter loads and I never did get to shoot my 440 grain hardcast.
I simply could NOT shoot it anymore without needing medical attention (I am NOT joking) I could barely hold onto the gun long enough to carry it back to the truck.
Most were medium loads about a full grain or more off maximum. My palms are heavily bruised, my wrists are not bad though. Was a massive push in the lower grip as the gun rotated and recoiled downward into my left palm. Was quite a sight to behold. The guy that was with me just shoot his head and when I asked him...ok, begged him, to shoot it he said no F'in way.
I am still glad I bought it but am curious as to why anyone in their right mind would make a gun that recoils so bad it almost had me in tears!
I am still just in awe of what I have experienced. The recoil difference between my 460 mag and the 500 is at LEAST 3 fold. YES 3 times more recoil, and I would have to say it might be as high as 4X the recoil of the other beast. Was not nearly as loud though. I took a video of the last shot, I'll have to see how high the muzzle flip was.
Oh and for what it's worth I vaporized a water jug and spewed it about 30-40 feet across with my 460 and some 240 grainers moving at about 2200 fps.
I'd like to hear from some others that may have had another eye opening experience. Hence the name Big Boomer...I like recoil but OMG.
Does anyone else have a 500 in a BFR that might be able to shed some light or have similar experiences?
Shots of the day:
Before...
During...
After...
Reflection...
Ok for those of you who said that the 500 was a pussy or that it had less recoil than the 460 are smoking some serious crack. Now it might be because my 460 is made by S&W and my 500 by Magnum Research but boy howdy I'm going to have to sleep with a freakin icepack on both my hands tonight.
The weird part was that my left hand was the one that got hurt the worst. I only made it through 8 rounds, 5 at first waited 30 minutes loaded 5 more, only made it through 2, then lastly one more.
All together I fired
5 325 gr Barnes
1 370 gr Hardcast
1 385 gr Nosler I think
1 500 gr Hornady
The worst were the lighter loads and I never did get to shoot my 440 grain hardcast.
I simply could NOT shoot it anymore without needing medical attention (I am NOT joking) I could barely hold onto the gun long enough to carry it back to the truck.
Most were medium loads about a full grain or more off maximum. My palms are heavily bruised, my wrists are not bad though. Was a massive push in the lower grip as the gun rotated and recoiled downward into my left palm. Was quite a sight to behold. The guy that was with me just shoot his head and when I asked him...ok, begged him, to shoot it he said no F'in way.
I am still glad I bought it but am curious as to why anyone in their right mind would make a gun that recoils so bad it almost had me in tears!
I am still just in awe of what I have experienced. The recoil difference between my 460 mag and the 500 is at LEAST 3 fold. YES 3 times more recoil, and I would have to say it might be as high as 4X the recoil of the other beast. Was not nearly as loud though. I took a video of the last shot, I'll have to see how high the muzzle flip was.
Oh and for what it's worth I vaporized a water jug and spewed it about 30-40 feet across with my 460 and some 240 grainers moving at about 2200 fps.
I'd like to hear from some others that may have had another eye opening experience. Hence the name Big Boomer...I like recoil but OMG.
Does anyone else have a 500 in a BFR that might be able to shed some light or have similar experiences?
Shots of the day:
Before...
During...
After...
Reflection...