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.44 Magnum VS 500 S&W Magnum

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.44 Magnum

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$10.77

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Gun Descriptions

About The .44 Magnum Ammo is a rimmed, long bore bullet designed in 1954 initially used by revolvers but was quickly adopted for rifles and carbines. The design of the .44 Magnum Ammo is based on the .44 Special Ammo, but the lengthened case of the .44 Magnum Ammo allows it to load more pressure and achieve more incredible velocity and energy levels. At one point, the .44 Magnum Ammo was called the most powerful handgun ammo but was later dethroned by a few others. However, because of its manageable recoil, the .44 Magnum Ammo still remains one of the most popular large-bore magnum bullets. The .44 Magnum Ammo is unsuitable to be used by police or people with small builds. The overall length and diameter of the .44 Magnum Ammo are 41mm and 10.9m, respectively. The 340-grain variant of this cartridge travels at the velocity of 1,425 feet per second and produces an energy level of 1,533 ft.lbf. Manufacturer The .44 Magnum Ammo was designed and manufactured by Elmer Keith and Smith & Wesson in 1954. Because the bullet remains popular today, it is still manufactured. Uses When it comes to hunting, the .44 Magnum Ammo is a favorite for taking out the medium, and big game, up to the size of an elk in the range of 100 to 150 yards. However, thanks to the precise shot placement and deep level penetration this bullet provides, the big Cape Buffalo has been taken out.

About The .500 S&W Magnum Ammo is a .50 caliber semi-rimmed revolver bullet created through a partnership between two popular ammunition manufacturers in 2003. It was designed and developed with two primary purposes in mind. The .500 S&W Magnum Ammo should be able to take down any game species in the North American region, and that this bullet should be the most powerful handgun cartridge in history. To say the least, shots taken with the .500 S&W Magnum Ammo feel like a bowling ball traveling at the speed of 70 miles per hour! In commercial sports, the .500 S&W Magnum Ammo is considered the most powerful handgun cartridge in terms of muzzle energy. The overall length of the .500 S&W Magnum Ammo is 58mm, and the bullet diameter measures 12.7mm. The 300-grain bullet is the lightest variant of the .500 S&W Magnum Ammo, which can travel at a velocity of 2,075 feet per second while producing an energy level of 2,868 ft.lbf. Manufacturer The partnership between Cor-Bon and Smith & Wesson to produce the most powerful handgun ammo in 2003 resulted in the design and development of the .500 S&W Magnum Ammo. Uses The power, effective range, and penetration abilities of the .500 S&W Magnum Ammo make it perfect for big game hunting. This bullet can potentially take down any animal on Earth! Mainly, it's used as a backup survival handgun cartridge against large game species because it will always take down the target it hits.

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