I find myself looking to add a .460 to my collection. I've pretty much narrowed it down to the 7.5" or 10.5" Performance Center versions and I'm looking for opinions/advice/experiences with these two variants. My primary uses will be shooting steel out to 1000 yards (well, let's be honest, maybe 500 yards is somewhat realistic, but I'm going to throw the occasional shot further out.), predator/wild hog elimination, general range work, and the odd hunting trip here and there.
While the 14" "Tank Break" model might be the best for long range shooting, I prefer the 7.5" or 10.5" models for better portability and handling. Sadly, I don't have access to either version to shoot, so the best I've been able to do is handle both at a local store. I honestly couldn't tell much of a difference between the weight of them (something like 5-6 ounces I think) and both of them seem to be designed for shooting from a rest, so offhand use is likely to be minimal anyway.
I am somewhat intrigued by the notion of using a bipod from the bench, and I have seen the 10.5" fitted with one, but I've also used bags to rest my 629s with fairly good results.
While I'm not a recoil junkie, I do enjoy shooting my 629 Backpacker, so I don't foresee issues with either model in that regard. (I would like recommendations for a good shooting glove if you have one though!)
I know this is going to be based on personal opinions/subjective data, and that's fine with me. Thanks for any and all comments.
While the 14" "Tank Break" model might be the best for long range shooting, I prefer the 7.5" or 10.5" models for better portability and handling. Sadly, I don't have access to either version to shoot, so the best I've been able to do is handle both at a local store. I honestly couldn't tell much of a difference between the weight of them (something like 5-6 ounces I think) and both of them seem to be designed for shooting from a rest, so offhand use is likely to be minimal anyway.
I am somewhat intrigued by the notion of using a bipod from the bench, and I have seen the 10.5" fitted with one, but I've also used bags to rest my 629s with fairly good results.
While I'm not a recoil junkie, I do enjoy shooting my 629 Backpacker, so I don't foresee issues with either model in that regard. (I would like recommendations for a good shooting glove if you have one though!)
I know this is going to be based on personal opinions/subjective data, and that's fine with me. Thanks for any and all comments.
