They really don't kick that bad

[Spur9]

 

[Dallasbeek]

Everybody should shoot one once.  One time is enough, though.

[Spur9]

A local gun store was going out of business and I got a sweet deal on a S&W 460XVR.  Came with a scope and sling.  Supposedly accurate to 200 yards if shooting the 460 S&W Magnum case.  Will also chamber and shoot the 45 Colt and 45 Casull.  Fastest revolver on the planet in terms of velocity.

I love bringing that mama out and shooting it.  Hardly any kick at all due to the weight. 

When the kids grow up and I can make the time to hunt again, I'll be taking that on a trip or two.

[herbhome]

I shot a 44 mag handgun once, just once. I bought one right before deer season. At that time I did most of my deer hunting on a good mule I had. He was quite used to 30-30 and 12 gauge. When I would lift the gun he would immediately lower his head and ears. i guess so I wouldn't shoot an ear off.

Anyway, I spot a nice buck, sight in on him and fire. My mule turns back and looks at me like,"what the heck was that!" My ears rang for about 5-10 minutes. When I got back to camp with the deer, I sold the 44 to the first taker.

A very effective weapon, but not the easiest on ears and recoil, I can only imagine what a 50cal would be like to shoot.

[BeeMaster2]

Herb,
I got a good laugh out of that story. 
Actually, still laughing.
Jim

[Michael Bush]

If I owned one, I would handload it down to about a .357s foot pounds of energy and use it for it's intimidation factor... nothing like looking down a 1/2" bore to make you think twice...