chiefdave
US Veteran
Has anyone loaded the 225 gr FTX for the 460S&W? I can't seem to find any published data. I've used these in 45 Colt for hunting with success but wondering about terminal performance at the higher velocity.
460 S&W with 225 gr Hornady FTX
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ruggyh
SWCA Member
The velocity ceiling of the 225 FTX is 1900 fps per Hornady.
I use them in my 460s for shooting paper.
I call 47 grains H110/296 as (100% case fill, OAL 2.270") as MAX; tested MAP is 57KPSI and 2050 fps 8" test barrel.
As with any reloading process start low and work up
H110/296 should not be loaded below 90% case fill for proper ignition which is about 43 grains with this bullet.
Be safe
Ruggy
I use them in my 460s for shooting paper.
I call 47 grains H110/296 as (100% case fill, OAL 2.270") as MAX; tested MAP is 57KPSI and 2050 fps 8" test barrel.
As with any reloading process start low and work up
H110/296 should not be loaded below 90% case fill for proper ignition which is about 43 grains with this bullet.
Be safe
Ruggy
They've worked fine for me in reduced loads using moderate & moderate-slow powders. I shoot at an indoor range mainly & I have other less expensive bullets I use there that are still within their limits & save the higher rated magnum bullets for full loads.
Hornady's Handbook lists the muzzle velocity range for them as 600-1800fps which isn't a problem for me since I have a short barrel 460 S&W.
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Hornady's Handbook lists the muzzle velocity range for them as 600-1800fps which isn't a problem for me since I have a short barrel 460 S&W.
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