Federal Barnes Expander Handgun .500 S&W Magnum 275gr is an all-copper hunting load that retains 100 percent of its weight (Federal part no. P500XB1). Federal publishes 1660 fps and 1682 ft-lbs from an 8.4-inch test barrel. The Barnes Expander is built for outstanding expansion and superb accuracy from an all-copper bullet. It is the lighter of the two Federal .500 S&W Magnum loads we carry.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .500 S&W Magnum, which Federal lists as 500 S&W.
• Bullet weight is 275 grains, the lighter of the two weights.
• The bullet is the Barnes Expander, an all-copper design.
• Published muzzle velocity is 1660 fps, measured from a test barrel.
• The test barrel length is 8.4 inches, a revolver hunting length.
• Published muzzle energy is 1682 ft-lbs, a figure at the muzzle.
• Federal lists 100 percent weight retention for the all-copper bullet.
• The bullet delivers outstanding expansion and superb accuracy, per Federal.
• Federal lists the usage as big game.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a normal count for a premium hunting load.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bullet contain lead? The Barnes Expander is an all-copper bullet, so it has no lead core.

How does it differ from the 325-grain Swift A-Frame? This is a 275-grain all-copper bullet at 1660 fps. The Swift A-Frame is a 325-grain bonded design at 1800 fps.

What barrel length was the velocity measured from? Federal lists an 8.4-inch test barrel for the published 1660 fps.

Buy the Federal Barnes Expander Handgun .500 S&W Magnum 275gr, 20 Rounds

For an all-copper hunting bullet in a .500 S&W Magnum revolver, the Barnes Expander is the option to pick. Browse our handgun ammunition from Federal and order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping.