I almost bought the 500 but went with the 460 instead.I don't handload and there was just a lot more choices of ammo. After shooting it for about a year I decided it wasn't for me and got rid of it. I'm gonna look for a good deal on an encore, but this time I'm gonna try shooting whatever type I choose first. You 500 and 460 shooters must be some brutes to put up with that much recoil. I will say however, the quality of the 460 was extremely high in my book! I was also very pleased with the Burris 2x7 posi lock scope I put on it. I'm not the best shot but I was shooting some darn good groups with that gun.