THE 460 for hunting

RGJZ06 · Mar 16, 2012

I'm in the market for a 460 to use for deer hunting in Ohio. I have looked on line for info on this weapon and have called Smith with questions. They were very helpful and answered all of my questions. I'm interested in the 12" and 10.5" models from Smith's Performance Shop? I was hoping for feed back from members of this site on performance and general overview of this weapon. I'm not sure of which model/barrel length to go with. They both have interesting features that I like,

Thanks in advance,

RGJZ06

martyj · Mar 16, 2012

I just use my standard barrel length and get you out to 200 with Hornaday ammo.
Just remember to wear hearing protection.

RGJZ06 · Mar 16, 2012

martyj said:
I just use my standard barrel length and get you out to 200 with Hornaday ammo.
Just remember to wear hearing protection.

Which barrel length do you have? Which factory Hornaday ammo do you use? Do you have a scope mounted on your 460?

Thanks,

RGJZ06

DHOLLA · Mar 16, 2012

My Dad and I love ours. He shoots the 12 and I prefer the 10. Leupold 3x9 handgun scopes. With Factory 225gn Hornady ammo, I could shoot under 2moa at 100yds off sandbags. Have not got the chance to hunt with them yet.

roger460xvr · Mar 16, 2012

I reload for my 460xvr.....

RGJZ06 · Mar 17, 2012

DHOLLA said:
My Dad and I love ours. He shoots the 12 and I prefer the 10. Leupold 3x9 handgun scopes. With Factory 225gn Hornady ammo, I could shoot under 2moa at 100yds off sandbags. Have not got the chance to hunt with them yet.

Nice collection and good to see them side by side. I like the 10.5" as well. Thanks for posting.

RGJZ06

RGJZ06 · Mar 17, 2012

roger460xvr said:
I reload for my 460xvr.....

Outstanding roger460. Thank you for posting the pic.

RGJZ06

SixGunHunter · Mar 18, 2012

I love the round. I have it set up for Moose hunting. Flys out of a 20" T/C Barrel at over 2800 fps with more than a ton of energy at 50 yards.

Another member mentioned hearing protection. +1 on that!
I was firing and the stock barely lifted my right side ear muff. I got stung good! I changed to flush ear protection that very week and I am going to use some sort of "hunters ear" for hunting.

RGJZ06 · Mar 18, 2012

SixGunHunter said:
I love the round. I have it set up for Moose hunting. Flys out of a 20" T/C Barrel at over 2800 fps with more than a ton of energy at 50 yards.

Another member mentioned hearing protection. +1 on that!
I was firing and the stock barely lifted my right side ear muff. I got stung good! I changed to flush ear protection that very week and I am going to use some sort of "hunters ear" for hunting.

I own a 500 Smith that will knock your ears off. I use ear plugs and muffs when I'm at the range. I'll use a hunters ear device when I'm in the field with the 460.

RGJZ06

SixGunHunter · Mar 18, 2012

RGJZ06 said:
I own a 500 Smith that will knock your ears off. I use ear plugs and muffs when I'm at the range. I'll use a hunters ear device when I'm in the field with the 460.

RGJZ06

So the articles I have read online about instant hearing loss with both the .460 and .500 have some truth to them. Sure that statement differs on multi situations.

Our indoor range banned these rounds and others. I double up when shooting .357 & .44 mags.

You have to agree that the .500 & .460 are truly Awesome Firepower. My hmm hmm grow just a little everytime I put a .460round in the chamber!

buck460XVR · Mar 18, 2012

The .460 is an excellent deer round and the X-Frames deliver it very accurately. I have the PC 10.5'' and use it with a sling and shooting stick. The caliber really shines when handloaded as factory ammo selection is limited and the true hunting rounds are expensive.

freedom 475 · Mar 18, 2012

Can someone please share some info on some loads??? I have one of the 12"PC's and if I try to shoot the 200gr bullets to the factory 2300-2600fps..the shells seize into the chambers.. (Yes I cleaned and even polished the chambers...and no I never shoot 45's or 454's in my gun)

Are heavy bullets (300gr) the answer...guess I don't mind a little kentucky hold-over if the load is real accurate

It is accurate... 50 yard groups are just one fat hole and the 100 yard groups always seem to go inside of 3 inches... but I wanted speed with this purchase so that I could extend my range out to 250yds++..but it seem in order to be able to eject my shells I have to slow them down and this really hurts the trajectory.

RGJZ06 · Mar 24, 2012

The 10.5" model is on the way. Can't wait to shoot this fine weapon. RGJZ06

RGJZ06 · Mar 25, 2012

roger460xvr said:
I reload for my 460xvr.....

Roger, which scope do you have mounted on your 460?

RGJZ06

roger460xvr · Mar 25, 2012

Bushnell Elite 3200 2-6-32 multi-x reticle scope
tactical rings on a jack weiganel mount

roger460xvr · Mar 26, 2012

That;s my Hog Killer...

SAWMAN · Mar 27, 2012

RGJZ06, have you looked at the 14" model of 460?

I too live in Ohio and after being transplanted from WV it's hard to convert to straight walled cartridge hunting vs my old trusty rifle..
That was the revolver I had planned using.. however I ended up buying a SW Stealth Hunter in 44

Granted I still wouldnt mind picking up that 460... but I'm just a model 629 fanatic... I used factory Speer 270 grain Gold Dot Soft Points and love them!

You really cant go wrong with any performance center gun in my opinion all of mine shoot phenominal!

As far as scopes go, the Leupold VX3 2.5-8x32mm or Bushnell Elite 3200 2-6x32mm are the scope I use

jpro · Mar 27, 2012

460 in Ohio

I've hunted in Ohio with my Lew Horton 6.5 in barrel 460 since 2005. Deadly accurate to 100 yds with 200 gr Hornady. It,s hard to get a 100+ yd shot in Ohio woodlands. 2x leupold scope with Warner mounts handles the recoil. Eleven whitetail-one shot -one kill. I would certainly recommend this pistol to any handgunner. Wear ear protection

RGJZ06 · Mar 29, 2012

mrwhite1 said:
RGJZ06, have you looked at the 14" model of 460?

I too live in Ohio and after being transplanted from WV it's hard to convert to straight walled cartridge hunting vs my old trusty rifle..
That was the revolver I had planned using.. however I ended up buying a SW Stealth Hunter in 44

Granted I still wouldnt mind picking up that 460... but I'm just a model 629 fanatic... I used factory Speer 270 grain Gold Dot Soft Points and love them!

You really cant go wrong with any performance center gun in my opinion all of mine shoot phenominal!

As far as scopes go, the Leupold VX3 2.5-8x32mm or Bushnell Elite 3200 2-6x32mm are the scope I use

I did look into buying one and right now I have one on my wish list at Bud's Gun Shop. I called S&W about this gun and they said they haven't made very many.

I received the 10.5 on Tuesday. I'd like to take it to the range this weekend to put a few rounds through it.

Thanks for the scope info.

RGJZ06

RGJZ06 · Mar 29, 2012

jpro said:
I've hunted in Ohio with my Lew Horton 6.5 in barrel 460 since 2005. Deadly accurate to 100 yds with 200 gr Hornady. It,s hard to get a 100+ yd shot in Ohio woodlands. 2x leupold scope with Warner mounts handles the recoil. Eleven whitetail-one shot -one kill. I would certainly recommend this pistol to any handgunner. Wear ear protection

Jpro, you are correct on all accounts. A 100 yard shot where I hunt would be rare.

Sounds like you have a nice setup there. Your success rate is outstanding and you should be proud.

I'll check out the 2x Leupold, thanks.

RGJZ06

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