The Hornady Handgun Hunter .500 S&W Magnum 300-grain MonoFlex Lead-Free 20-round box is an ultimate-bore centerfire handgun cartridge engineered specifically for trophy big game hunting, brown bear defense, elk, and moose hunting with large-frame revolvers and single-shot handguns. A primary failure point when hunting dangerous game with conventional jacketed handgun bullets is jacket-core separation and projectile fragmentation upon striking thick skeletal structures, which severely restricts vital penetration depth. Hornady eliminates this terminal failure mode by constructing the projectile from a solid, homogeneous copper alloy, guaranteeing over 95% weight retention and deep, straight-line penetration through heavy bone and thick muscle.
The technical advantage focuses on pairing monolithic copper body strength with a flexible elastomer nose insertion to force rapid, uniform expansion across varied impact velocities. Launching its massive 300-grain MonoFlex bullet at a blistering muzzle velocity of 1,990 FPS, this load delivers massive Kinetic energy and flat downrange trajectories. Mechanically, the open cavity features an elastomer plug that compresses immediately upon impact, forcing the surrounding copper walls outward into a wide, uniform mushroom pattern faster than standard hollow points while preventing cavity clogging from thick hide or winter hair.
Slinging its 300-grain MonoFlex solid bullet at 1,990 FPS, this specialized .500 S&W Magnum load is optimized for smooth, non-binding mechanical function in heavy-frame double-action and single-action revolvers. Assembled in premium reloadable brass cases fitted with sensitive, non-corrosive Boxer primers and clean-burning propellants, it maintains stable chamber pressure curves and reliable ignition. The smooth brass case surface lowers friction against chamber walls, ensuring smooth cylinder rotation and positive, effortless ejector rod extraction during rapid field reloading cycles.
Key Benefits
- Solid Copper Alloy MonoFlex Construction: Eliminates core-jacket separation to retain over 95% weight for deep vital-zone penetration.
- Elastomer-Filled Cavity Initiator: Compresses on impact to trigger rapid, reliable expansion without clogging on heavy hide or muscle.
- Massive 1,990 FPS Muzzle Velocity: Delivers exceptional kinetic energy transfer and flat trajectories for heavy handgun hunting.
- 100% Non-Toxic Lead-Free Design: Fully compliant with non-toxic hunting regulations without sacrificing structural mass or expansion.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: .500 S&W Magnum | 1,990 FPS Muzzle Velocity | Heavy Handgun Hunting Profile
- Projectile: 300 Grain | MonoFlex Solid Copper Alloy Hollow Point | Compression Elastomer Tip | Lead-Free
- Case/Primer: Premium Reloadable Virgin Brass Case | Non-Corrosive Boxer Primed | Clean-Burning Propellant
- Logistics: 20 Rounds Per Box | Hornady Handgun Hunter Series
- Dimensions: .500 S&W Mag Geometry | Heavy Revolver & Single-Shot Pistol Configuration | SKU: 9251
- Application: Big Game Hunting, Dangerous Game Defense, Elk, Bear, Moose, and Lead-Restricted Areas
- Standards: Non-Toxic Lead-Free Compliant | SAAMI Compliant | Match-Grade Factory Quality Benchmarks
Secure ammunition that’s engineered for predictable terminal behavior under high-stress hunting conditions. SMKW remains a trusted source for consistent supply, verified specifications, and dependable field-grade ammunition.
