Believe it or not, the 500 mag is actually a great shooting gun with light bullets. It has fantastic accuracy, you just need to be prepared for recoil and learn a great deal of self control when squeezing off a round. The first time you shoot it, you will flinch. It takes a couple range trips before you can do anything with it. If i can get in range im going to shoot a deer with one this year, but it's definitely an acquired skill.