DoubleTap 500 Magnum 275gr Lead Free – Powerful 500 S&W Copper Hunting Ammo, 20 Rounds

Description

DoubleTap 500 Magnum 275gr Lead Free ammunition takes the 500 S&W Magnum, already one of the most powerful production handgun cartridges, and pairs it with a light 275 grain Barnes XPB solid copper hollow point. The result is a fast, flat shooting hunting load that hits hard on deer and elk while carrying less felt recoil than the heavy 400 and 440 grain loads many shooters associate with this round. Each box holds 20 rounds.

• Speed and Power From a Copper Bullet
• DoubleTap 500 Magnum 275gr Lead Free Specifications
• Field Notes and Hunting Tips

Speed and Power From a Copper Bullet

Most 500 S&W ammunition leans on heavy lead core bullets. DoubleTap took a different approach with this load. The 275 grain Barnes XPB is a one piece copper hollow point that opens into four sharp petals and retains nearly all of its weight, so it drives deep and straight instead of fragmenting. With no lead core, there is no core and jacket separation even on heavy bone.

DoubleTap lists about 1,990 feet per second and 2,419 foot pounds of energy from an 8.375 inch barrel. That velocity flattens trajectory noticeably compared with heavier loads, which makes holds easier at the longer distances where a scoped hunting revolver shines. It also means the bullet still has plenty of speed to expand reliably at range.

Because it is lead free, this load is legal in areas that require non-lead hunting ammunition, and it keeps your barrel and forcing cone free of lead fouling during a long range session.

DoubleTap 500 Magnum 275gr Lead Free Specifications

These figures come from DoubleTap’s published data for the DoubleTap 500 Magnum 275gr Lead Free load, and the distributor listing for UPC 013964483505 describes the same Barnes VOR-TX XPB bullet.

• Brand: DoubleTap Ammunition
• Item number: 500275X
• Caliber: 500 S&W Magnum
• Bullet: 275 grain Barnes XPB solid copper hollow point
• Lead free: yes
• Velocity: about 1,990 fps from an 8.375 inch barrel
• Energy: about 2,419 ft-lbs from an 8.375 inch barrel
• Recommended use: deer, elk, hogs and woods carry
• Rounds per box: 20
• UPC: 013964483505

Field Notes and Hunting Tips

Use DoubleTap 500 Magnum 275gr Lead Free ammo only in firearms chambered for 500 S&W Magnum, such as the Smith and Wesson X-Frame revolvers, Taurus Raging Hunter, Magnum Research BFR and single shot pistols or rifles built for the cartridge. Never attempt to fire it in a 500 Linebaugh, 500 JRH or other similarly named round.

Even with a lighter bullet, the 500 S&W delivers serious recoil and muzzle blast. Wear quality hearing and eye protection, and keep a firm two hand grip with your thumbs clear of the cylinder gap. Sight in at your planned hunting distance, since the lighter bullet will usually print lower than 400 grain loads at close range and flatter farther out.

For woods carry, many hunters prefer heavier hardcast bullets for maximum penetration on large bears. This copper load is best suited to deer, elk and hogs, where fast expansion and a flat trajectory matter more than raw bone breaking weight.

If you hunt with a 500 S&W revolver and want a flat shooting, lead free load that still hits like a hammer, DoubleTap 500 Magnum 275gr Lead Free is a powerful choice for deer and elk season. Add a set of snap caps for dry fire practice to keep your trigger control sharp.

Before season, shoot at least one full cylinder from field positions such as kneeling or braced against a tree, the way you will actually hunt. Note where the first shot lands from a cold barrel, and check that the crimp holds on the remaining rounds after several heavy recoil cycles.

Prefer a heavier bullet for big game? Compare CorBon Hunter 500 S&W 350gr, or read DoubleTap’s 500 S&W 275gr Lead Free product page for more details.