My, my, my!!! How many times in our lives do we hear something is "almost as good as" or "as good as" something else?
This 460 vs 500 is another of those type challenges we all have to consider if making a serious purchase choice.
I've learned through my many years that the item that everything is being compared to is the item I would buy, or remorsefully, should have bought. That and and an in-depth comparison of the two guns motivated my choice of the 500 over the 460. Guns are more than an occasional "plinker" or novelty for me and are used as a "working tool". I hunt big game with my 500.
A strong defense can be made for the purchase of either and none of us can justifiably criticize what others may choose between these two fine guns and calibers. As usual, John Ross's earlier post assessment and ongoing in-depth research is consistent with my own experience. His opinion is certainly worthy of a second read for those who are still "straddling the fence..."
Choose wisely......