Hornady 50 Cal 500gr SP/XTP (Bulk / OEM)

Hornady 50 Cal 500gr SP/XTP – 500 S&W

The Hornady 50 Cal 500gr SP/XTP – 500 S&W is a heavy-duty revolver bullet built to deliver superior penetration, controlled expansion, and reliable accuracy from the powerful .500 S&W Magnum cartridge. Designed for both self-defense and medium-game hunting, this bullet merges the characteristics of a soft point (SP) with the robust performance of Hornady’s renowned XTP^® Mag™ technology. This results in deep-driving energy transfer and predictable expansion at magnum handgun velocities.

As part of the XTP Mag™ line, this 500-grain projectile is constructed to handle the intense energy of ultra-powerful revolvers. The bullet’s heavy gilding metal jacket and swaged core are optimized for structural integrity, ensuring maximum weight retention through tough game or heavy barriers. Whether you’re hunting hogs, bear, or other big game, this bullet is engineered to stay together and drive deep.

Unlike traditional plated bullets, Hornady uses a drawn jacket with varying wall thickness along the bullet’s length. This taper controls expansion and maintains accuracy throughout the bullet’s flight path. Deep serrations on the jacket initiate expansion at lower velocities, while the smooth nose profile ensures reliable feeding and effective energy delivery on impact. A cannelure is added before final forming to ensure secure crimping in high-recoil loads, making this bullet ideal for revolver applications where consistent seating is critical.

Offered in bulk bullets packaging, the Hornady 50 Cal 500gr SP/XTP is a perfect fit for reloaders working with heavy magnum loads who want a bullet that hits hard and performs with precision. It’s the ultimate solution for high-energy revolvers like the .500 S&W Magnum, providing trusted performance shot after shot.

CONTROLLED EXPANSION

Precise serrations divide the XTP^® Mag™ into symmetrical sections, strategically weakening the jacket and initiating controlled expansion even at low velocities.

NO EXPOSED LEAD

The gilding metal jacket protects the nose of the bullet, so the cavity functions properly on impact and ensures proper feeding in semi-automatics.

SWAGED CORE

Total uniformity of core density ensures balanced expansion as well as in-flight stability.

DRAWN GILDING METAL JACKET

Expansion is controlled by varying jacket thickness down the length of the XTP^® Mag™, providing a definite advantage over plated bullets which have a uniform jacket thickness over the entire bullet.

CANNELURE

On revolver bullets, the cannelure helps achieve accurate, consistent crimping. All cannelures are applied before the final forming process to eliminate any distortion to the finished bullet.

• .50 Cal 500gr SP/XTP Hybrid Design
• Built for .500 S&W Magnum Revolvers
• Heavy Jacket for Deep Penetration and Controlled Expansion
• Bulk Packaged – Ideal for Reloaders Seeking Bulk Bullets

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