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The '''.500 Maximum''', also known as '''.500 Linebaugh Maximum''' and '''.500 Linebaugh Long''', is a [[revolver]] cartridge developed by John |
The '''.500 Maximum''', also known as '''.500 Linebaugh Maximum''' and '''.500 Linebaugh Long''', is a [[revolver]] cartridge developed by John LinebaughOnly a small number of custom made 5-shot single action revolvers, such as the [[BMF .500 Maximum]] manufactured by Gary Reeder Custom Guns, the [[Ruger Bowen .500 Maximum]] manufactured by Bowen Classic Arms Corporation and revolvers manufactured by John Linebaugh or Jack Huntington, are being chambered for this round, with a barrel length of up to 6.5" with no muzzle brake or ports. |
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Only a small number of custom made 5-shot single action revolvers, such as the [[BMF .500 Maximum]] manufactured by Gary Reeder Custom Guns, the [[Ruger Bowen .500 Maximum]] manufactured by Bowen Classic Arms Corporation and revolvers manufactured by John Linebaugh or Jack Huntington, are being chambered for this round, with a barrel length of up to 6.5" with no muzzle brake or ports. |
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Revision as of 21:21, 8 February 2011
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 Left to Right (line by line) .44 Magnum, .445 Super Magnum, .45 Colt, .454 Casull, .480 Ruger, .475 Maximum, .50 Action Express, .500 Linebaugh, .500 Maximum, .500 S&W Magnum, .50 Beowulf, .50 Alaskan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type | Revolver cartridge | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of origin | United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Production history | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Designer | John Linebaugh | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specifications | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bullet diameter | 0.512 in (13.0 mm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rim diameter | 0.600 in (15.2 mm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Case length | 1.610 in (40.9 mm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test barrel length: 5" Source(s): Tafin Tests[1], Tafin Tests[2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The .500 Maximum, also known as .500 Linebaugh Maximum and .500 Linebaugh Long, is a revolver cartridge developed by John LinebaughOnly a small number of custom made 5-shot single action revolvers, such as the BMF .500 Maximum manufactured by Gary Reeder Custom Guns, the Ruger Bowen .500 Maximum manufactured by Bowen Classic Arms Corporation and revolvers manufactured by John Linebaugh or Jack Huntington, are being chambered for this round, with a barrel length of up to 6.5" with no muzzle brake or ports.