This is the first time out to the range with my new 500 Nitro Express single shot. I am shooting factory load Hornady 570gr DGX ammo. At the muzzle, it has 2,150fps and 5850 ft-lbs of energy.
The pistol is a Thompson Center encore specialty made for me by SSK industries. They did an amazing job. It kicks straight back and doesn't try to roll out like a revolver would. It is honestly the most fun I have had shooting in a very long time.
Full disclosure though, it did make me bleed. The breech release absolutely wrecked my left middle knuckle every shot (this was 3/6 for the day) and this particular shot split open my left finger tip. The fore guard caught it. I was dripping all over the place.
Keep an eye on the pistols below. You can actually see the Taurus Judge on the table jump a little from the concussion...
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