I don't know that I'd buy it. Granted it's a strong pistol cartridge, but if you're buying a rifle looking for a powerful cartridge and willing to pay that much for ammo, you might as well buy a high powered centerfire rifle round.

Granted, I love pistol cartridge rifles, but as far as buying a single shot rifle in the .500, I just can't see the benefit. Like James said, the .45-70 Handi-rifle would make more sense, more power and less expensive. Most guys get pistol cartridge rifles for economic plinking, say a .357mag or .44mag rifle, but the .500S&W ain't no economy cartridge, to say the least!!