500 S&W Magnum vs 45-70 vs Pine Boards (Pistol & Rifle)

Today on Kentucky Ballistics we shoot pine boards with 500 S&W Magnum and 45-70 + P! We use a revolver and a rifle for each caliber! I hope you enjoy the video and thanks for watching!

A special thanks to Magnum Research, Big Horn Armory and Underwood Ammo!

Ammunition used in today's video.

Underwood Ammo 500 S&W Magnum 500 Grain Hard Cast
Muzzle Velocity "“ 1500 fps
Muzzle Energy "“ 2498 ft. lbs.

Underwood Ammo 45-70 430 Grain Hard Cast + P
Muzzle Velocity "“ 1925 fps
Muzzle Energy "“ 3537 ft. lbs.


Chronograph Readings


Smith & Wesson 500 Magnum Performance Center Revolver

Barrel Length "“ 10.50 in.


Underwood Ammo 500 S&W Magnum 500 Grain Hard Cast

Muzzle Velocity
Shot 1 "“ 1400 fps
Shot 2 "“ 1403 fps
Shot 3 "“ 1375 fps
Shot 4 "“ 1364 fps
Shot 5 "“ 1370 fps
Average "“ 1382 fps
Muzzle Energy - 2120 ft. lbs.



Big Horn Armory Model 89 500 S&W Magnum

Barrel Length "“ 18.00 in.


Underwood Ammo 500 S&W Magnum 500 Grain Hard Cast

Muzzle Velocity
Shot 1 "“ 1576 fps
Shot 2 "“ 1550 fps
Shot 3 "“ 1541 fps
Shot 4 "“ 1576 fps
Shot 5 "“ 1523 fps
Average "“ 1553 fps
Muzzle Energy - 2677 ft. lbs.



Magnum Research BFR 45-70 Revolver

Barrel Length "“ 10.00 in.


Underwood Ammo 45-70 430 Grain Hard Cast + P

Muzzle Velocity
Shot 1 "“ 1656 fps
Shot 2 "“ 1658 fps
Shot 3 "“ 1624 fps
Shot 4 "“ 1587 fps
Shot 5 "“ 1628 fps
Average "“ 1630 fps
Muzzle Energy - 2536 ft. lbs.



Henry All Weather Lever Action 45-70

Barrel Length "“ 18.00 in.


Underwood Ammo 45-70 430 Grain Hard Cast + P

Muzzle Velocity
Shot 1 "“ 1834 fps
Shot 2 "“ 1819 fps
Shot 3 "“ 1823 fps
Shot 4 "“ 1826 fps
Shot 5 "“ 1841 fps
Average "“ 1828 fps
Muzzle Energy - 3190 ft. lbs.


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