Underwood Ammo loads a Hornady XTP bullet in this .500 S&W Magnum 350gr jacketed hollow point (Underwood part no. 348), sold in a 20-round box. Underwood says the eXtreme Terminal Performance bullet is designed for deep terminal penetration, great accuracy and controlled expansion. The load is rated at 1912 fps and 2842 ft-lbs of muzzle energy, and Underwood lists it for medium and large game. Flash-suppressed powder and non-corrosive boxer primers complete the cartridge.

Key Specifications

• The cartridge designation is .500 S&W Magnum, the designation Underwood uses for this load.
• Bullet weight is 350 grains, the weight Underwood loads in this Hornady XTP cartridge.
• The bullet is a Hornady XTP jacketed hollow point, a Hornady eXtreme Terminal Performance bullet designed for deep penetration and controlled expansion.
• Underwood rates muzzle velocity at 1912 fps, a supersonic figure that tells you what to expect at the muzzle.
• Muzzle energy is listed at 2842 ft-lbs, the figure to compare against other loads in this cartridge.
• Each box contains 20 loaded rounds, which is the quantity you receive with this listing.
• Sectional density is 0.20, the ratio of the bullet’s mass to its cross-sectional area.
• The G1 ballistic coefficient is 0.145, a number Underwood publishes alongside the load.
• Underwood states the load is safe to use in a suppressor, a point that matters to suppressor owners.
• The load uses flash-suppressed powder, which keeps your vision from being compromised in low light.

Frequently Asked Questions

What bullet does this .500 S&W Magnum load use? It uses a 350-grain Hornady eXtreme Terminal Performance (XTP) jacketed hollow point, which Underwood describes as designed for deep terminal penetration, great accuracy and controlled expansion.

How does it differ from the 700gr .500 S&W load? This listing is the 350-grain XTP jacketed hollow point at 1912 fps, a jacketed expanding bullet, while Underwood also loads a 700-grain wide flat nose hard cast bullet at 1200 fps.

Is it suppressor safe? Underwood states that this ammunition is safe to use in a suppressor.

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