Let’s face it. Big bore guns are cool. There’s nothing that will grab your attention like a fat case with a huge chunk of bullet protruding from its mouth. However, big bore cartridges have traditionally been long, unwieldy things chambered in equally long, heavy rifles.
Enter the 500 Cyrus. The 500 Cyrus is a true short action .50 caliber cartridge designed by Cross Outdoors. It was developed with the idea of being the most powerful short action in the world capable of stopping anything on four legs while being housed in a standard weight bolt rifle. But this cartridge is no one trick pony. With reduced powder charges and lighter bullets, the 500 Cyrus makes an exceptional cartridge for deer and other medium sized game. The 500 Cyrus may well be one of the most versatile chamberings ever developed.
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Check us out in the 2008 Hodgdon 2008 Annual Manual |