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500 SW Magnum Ammunition Ballistics Chart

Aguila Ammunition Ballistics

Round Type Weight Muzzle Energy (ftlbs.) Muzzle Velocity (fps)
** No data available **

Cor-Bon Ammunition Ballistics

Round Type Weight Muzzle Energy (ftlbs.) Muzzle Velocity (fps)
500 SW DPX 275 954 1250
500 SW JHP 350 1215 1250
500 SW FMJ 350 941 1100
500 SW DPX 275 1688 1665
500 SW DPX 325 2338 1800
500 SW JHP 350 1990 1600
500 SW BC 385 2471 1700
500 SW SP 400 2346 1625
500 SW HC 440 2580 1625
500 SW HC 500 2499 1500

Double Tap Ammunition Ballistics

Round Type Weight Muzzle Energy (ftlbs.) Muzzle Velocity (fps)
** No data available **

Federal Ammunition Ballistics

Round Type Weight Muzzle Energy (ftlbs.) Muzzle Velocity (fps)
500 SW Barn-exp 275 1682 1660

Hornady Ammunition Ballistics

Round Type Weight Muzzle Energy (ftlbs.) Muzzle Velocity (fps)
500 SW FTX 300 2868 2075
500 SW XTP HP 350 2805 1900
500 SW FP XTP 500 2254 1425

Magsafe Ammunition Ballistics

Round Type Weight Muzzle Energy (ftlbs.) Muzzle Velocity (fps)
500 SW Defender 210 2155 2150

Magtech Ammunition Ballistics

Round Type Weight Muzzle Energy (ftlbs.) Muzzle Velocity (fps)
500 SW SJSP Flat 400 2297 1608
500 SW SJSP Flat 325 2341 1801
500 SW SCHP 275 1696 1667
500 SW FMJ Flat 325 1341 1801
500 SW SJSP Flat 325 1370 1378

Winchester Ammunition Ballistics

Round Type Weight Muzzle Energy (ftlbs.) Muzzle Velocity (fps)
500 SW PTHP 400 2877 1800
500 SW JHP 350 1523 1400