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11/11/2009 5:12:18 PM EDT
Not fining much luck anywhere else with this question so I'd figure its worth asking other Alaskans.

Does anyone know the difference in the ballistics of the 4" barrel vs. the 500ES 2.75" barrel?

I've shot the 4" and am familiar with it. Anyone have the 500ES? Thoughts?

Thanks
11/12/2009 12:45:38 AM EDT
[#1]
Quoted:
Not fining much luck anywhere else with this question so I'd figure its worth asking other Alaskans.

Does anyone know the difference in the ballistics of the 4" barrel vs. the 500ES 2.75" barrel?

I've shot the 4" and am familiar with it. Anyone have the 500ES? Thoughts?

Thanks


I wanted the 460 in 2.75 but I cant seem to find any anymore...

as far as the ballistics go, there will be less velocity and b/c of this less kinetic energy upon impact...

my first question would be "what are you planning to do with this gun?"
I would assume backpacking for bear protection since you want a short barrel...

600GR hardcast for 4" or shorter barrels, second from bottom
11/12/2009 10:50:52 AM EDT
[#2]




Quoted:



Quoted:

Not fining much luck anywhere else with this question so I'd figure its worth asking other Alaskans.



Does anyone know the difference in the ballistics of the 4" barrel vs. the 500ES 2.75" barrel?



I've shot the 4" and am familiar with it. Anyone have the 500ES? Thoughts?



Thanks




I wanted the 460 in 2.75 but I cant seem to find any anymore...



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2.75" S&W .460's are in the new CDNN catalog for $699

11/12/2009 10:56:28 AM EDT
[#3]
I had the 500 with a 2.75" barrel
It was fun to shoot
Unfortunately the cost of shooting took away a lot of the fun so I traded it for a new Kimber 1911

I have some extra Ranger Rick bullets left over if you decide to get one.
11/12/2009 2:26:48 PM EDT
[#4]
I just ordered the 500 with the 2.75" barrel.  Now the waiting game until it gets here.  

There's a decent ammo selection here in Ketchikan but I'll have to look around next time I get off the island.
11/12/2009 3:23:02 PM EDT
[#5]
If you will cover shipping I will send you 3 boxes of ranger ricks bullets for reloading