What rifle shoots a 500 magnum?

500 S&W Magnum. Both rifle and carbine models are manufactured with 17-4 stainless steel precision machined and properly hardened to deliver consistent downrange performance and rugged in-the- field dependability….Specifications.

Barrel Length	16″, 18″, 22″
Weight	7 lbs. 10 oz.

Is the Smith & Wesson 500 Magnum the most powerful handgun in the world?

In 2003 the gunsmiths and engineers at Smith & Wesson wanted to deliver maximum power for serious handgun hunters. The power they sought required an entirely new frame, the massive “X-Frame™,” and was the basis for the new Model S&W500™, the most powerful production revolver in the world.

Who makes a 500 magnum rifle?

Smith & Wesson

.500 S&W Magnum
Designer	Cor-Bon, Smith & Wesson
Designed	2003
Manufacturer	Smith & Wesson
Produced	2003–present

How powerful is a 500 Smith and Wesson?

The . 500 S&W Magnum has a maximum working pressure of 60,000 psi (4,100 bar). However, most factory ammunition is limited to 50,000 psi (3,400 bar) to help ease extraction of fired cases. The cylinders of the S&W Model 500 revolver are engineered to be capable of withstanding 50% over pressure.

What is the most powerful hand gun?

Smith & Wesson Model 500
The Smith & Wesson Model 500 has held its rank as the world’s most powerful handgun since it was first introduced in 2003.

What’s more powerful a 44 Magnum or a 357 Magnum?

As for bullet energy, the 357 comes out at 566 ft-lbs while the 44 creates 832 & 904 ft-lbs. This indicates what we already knew: The 44 magnum is much more powerful than the 357 magnum. When he changes things up to compare the most commonly-used bullet weight for each cartridge, you can really see the difference.