460 load data

[ruggyh]

What do you consider a tight throat to be on a .460? I just got a new 8 & 3/8" model and a .452 minus gauge is a very tight fit in each hole. .453 won't go into any of the holes. I'm assuming this is a good size and hopefully will be able to get some good groups with .452 lead bullets traveling around 1500 FPS.

I would consider you to have normal throat and should not have any issues with published load data form Hornady or Barnes.

I have not had any leading issue with throats like yours using cast bullets sized .452 or .453 though typically I used gas checked bullets as I drive them at 460 velocities.

While I have built reduced load with cast and non gas checked bullets, the only time I encountered is was use correctly sized bullets but the were exceptionally hard. The lesson is the bullet has to seal properly.

The lube has also been a problem for some 460 reloaders- dont use a hard lube in my opinion.

Just starting playing with coated bullets so don't have enough experience to make an informed opinion but so far it looks promising.

be safe
Ruggy

 

[reddog81]

Thanks for the reply. I'm planning going the powder coated route. I've load .30-06 with 150 to 200 grain going 1500 FPS without any problems so I'm guessing 1500 shouldn't be too difficult assuming one use the correct alloy.

 

[nipperdog]

I would also like to see some Moderate loads for the 460. I started out using 2400, but it proved to be Very Dirty. I switched to H110, and am much Happier with it's Cleaner Burn. I have been Loading around 45gn of H110 in a Starline case, under a Hornady XTP 240gn Mag. I was thinking of trying some AA 5744. I have a Pound somewhere. I have seen reduced Loads for the 460 using 5744 but can't remember who published them. BTW I have been using Win LR Primers which lit off the H110 fine.

 

[ruggyh]

I would also like to see some Moderate loads for the 460. I started out using 2400, but it proved to be Very Dirty. I switched to H110, and am much Happier with it's Cleaner Burn. I have been Loading around 45gn of H110 in a Starline case, under a Hornady XTP 240gn Mag. I was thinking of trying some AA 5744. I have a Pound somewhere. I have seen reduced Loads for the 460 using 5744 but can't remember who published them. BTW I have been using Win LR Primers which lit off the H110 fine.

The cleanest burning powder across its loading range is N110

Down loads reasonable well also

AA5744- starting load 36 grains

You should note most powders become dirtier as the are down loaded

be safe
Ruggy

 

[Misskimo]

The best advise given here is to buy a loading book and do your own research. Getting reloading recipes from an Internet forum may very well work out but in this case, the information provider did you no favor. Developing your own loads for your gun and your needs is part of the joy of owning your gun. If you are too busy and don’t have time, buy factory ammo.

Great advice and trying loads that can not be found on the web bugs me when using H110 or W296.
Yesterday I losded up a test batch
460
Beartooth 280 gr
W296
Man I found a sweet spot with no sticky cases or without popping out primers. Maybe a tad flat but dang it hit a quarter .
All about the fun but really dont like testing it

 

[Misskimo]

I like it
Beartooth 280 gr