Thompson Center Encore Pro Hunter Katahdin Carbine 500 S&W Magnum, 20'' Barrel Single-Shot Capacity, Peep Sights, Stainless Steel Finish FlexTech Stock Md: 28203998
The Encore Pro Hunter was originally developed for hunting moose in the thick cedar swamps of northern Maine. Its fast handling, compact design is ideal for hunting large game in the brush country. The combination of its 20 inch barrel, adjustable rear peep sight, and fiber-optic front sight teamed with hard-hitting caliber offerings of .500 S&W Magnum, .460 S&W Magnum and 45/70 Government clearly demonstrate its brush-busting capabilities. All of this in a 7 pound, 34.5 inch package that includes a recoil-taming Flex-Tech stock and Simms recoil pad, the Pro Hunter Katahdin handles and shoots as good as it looks.
Specifications:
Caliber : 500 S&W Magnum
Finish/Stock : Stainless/FlexTech
Barrel Length : 20"
Rate of Twist : 1:20
Capacity : Single Shot
Length of Pull : 14"
Overall Length : 34.5"
Weight : 7 lbs.
Sights : Peep
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
Introduced in 2003 in S&W's big "X-Frame" revolver, the 500 S&W restored Smith & Wesson's title as producer of the world's most powerful handgun. Using a .500-inch bullet from a 1.6252-inch case, the 500 S&W propels a 300-grain bullet at over 2000 fps…and a 500-grain bullet at more than 1400 fps. These are astonishing handgun velocities; with suitable bullets the 500 S&W has been proven adequate for the largest game on Earth. The revolvers that handle this cartridge are large and heavy, and even then recoil is severe (if not ferocious), but with proper handling the 500 S&W is accurate as well as powerful. It is the ultimate choice for the handgun hunter in pursuit of large game...but is not everyone's cup of tea! — Craig Boddington
