460 questions

[bcc629]

I know a guy at a local gun store. He says "Don't get one of those. You don't need anything bigger than a 44." Well maybe he's right. I haven't shot a 460 yet, and might not get to anytime soon. Some people say it's not that bad to shoot. I don't shoot a lot, but I like the adrenaline rush from a bigger gun. It's a good stress reliever on the weekend. I've had a 6" and an 8-3/8" 629 and a .44 Desert Eagle in the past.

What's it like to shoot the 460V?
Is the 5" barrel any good for hunting deer?

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Well, I recently procured a 460v (5" bbl) and I find it a lot of fun to shoot with full house Hornady factory loads. I don't find it terrible to shoot but I'm not going to say its on the same level as a 44 mag. It definitely requires proper grip and form or it will punish you.

It sounds like you and I are similar. I really enjoy shooting powerful handguns. Don't let anyone tell you what weapon is right for you. Only you know what is right for you. If you can find an opportunity to try out a 460 by all means do it. But if you can't don't let that stop you from taking the X-Frame plunge!

 

[TedB]

I can't speak to hunting deer with the 460V. I don't have enough experience to comment.

I do shoot the 460V and I love it. I've shot .45LC, .454 Casull, and .460S&W though it. It's very accurate to the 50 yards. A better shooter can likely do better than that. One thing for sure, it is not pleasant to be in the next stall over when it's shot. I usually make sure my neighbours at the range are aware of it before I shoot the big stuff.

I doubt you would regret buying it if you like the "big stuff".

 

[buck460XVR]

The 460 is a hand-loaders gun. Even if you have very deep pockets and can afford to shoot factory ammo, finding it can be a chore. If you do not reload and do not have deep pockets you'll never shoot the .460 enough to get good with it and you'll never realize it's potential. I have a P.C. 10 1/2'' Compensated Hunter. It's accuracy for a handgun is amazing and between the weight of the gun and the comped barrel, it is pleasant and a hoot to shoot at the range. But if I didn't handload I would not have one. If you do not handload......stick with a .44 or .45Colt.

 

[b_san]

I sure don't think that you have to handload to enjoy a 460, I had my LGS order in a case of the Hornady 200gr FTX (and they were nice enough to do it for just over cost+shipping) and got it pretty quickly. I dont and wont ever load my own nor will I shoot reloads in any of my guns and I have no problems feeding my 460 or 500, I also don't think of myself as having deep pockets. I also found a good deal earlier this fall on the Winchester 260gr Partition Gold I used for deer hunting. Sure you can't just run down to Cabelas and get inexpensive practice ammo but it's far from bankrupting me.

 

[kennyb]

the 460 is an excellent caliber!around here for a 20 round box of factory ammo reached $70
time to reload!

 

[edstuff]

I don't handload and I love my 460. Since it shoots 3 different types of ammo it is one of the most versatile guns out there. I can't really say how much I love it. It can be a bit punishing but that's why we buy hand cannons isn't it? If however, I had to choose between getting a 44 mag and a 460 then I might go with the 44 mag. Both the gun and ammo are cheaper and easier to get.

 

[sac-gunslinger]

Now that we have answered that question should we re-label the thread to "459 Questions?"

 

[zirrow]

It's a handful to shoot, but it can be done one-handed if you hold onto it (though it's tough to accurately shoot a handgun that heavy with just one hand), so it's definitely do-able. The Hornady 200 grain loads run anywhere from 25-30 bucks online and are a blast to shoot. I did recently pickup some 300 grain HSM loads that seem to be way overpressure though - the primers are blowing out & I had to tap the empty case out with a screwdriver. I only fired off two & have since contacted HSM to see what's going on. I just picked the gun up a few weeks ago, so I haven't had a chance to do any hunting with it, though I'd like to take at least one deer with it, and I think it would be a lot of fun for hog hunting.

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

All of my reloading tooling is on its way to me as we speak!

Also, for you 460 reloaders, Midway has new Starline brass IN STOCK for the 460. Got myself a 100 count bag of that coming too... Was $63 if I recall..

And I FINALLY have some h110 on its way too! I over paid a little, but h110 is IMPOSSIBLE for me to find locally. I have been wanting to try some for awhile...

By this time next week, I should be building my work up rounds...

 

[Jst1mr]

I've taken a couple deer with mine (460XVR) - hits plenty hard and is a true 200 yard weapon with optics. Mine has the 8 3/8"barrel, which has gain-twist rifling that makes it very accurate. For hunting, I think the long tube is best. Beware, if you hunt with one - you MUST have hearing protection!!!!! This thing can permanently damage your hearing with one shot.

 

[edstuff]

I've taken a couple deer with mine (460XVR) - hits plenty hard and is a true 200 yard weapon with optics. Mine has the 8 3/8"barrel, which has gain-twist rifling that makes it very accurate. For hunting, I think the long tube is best. Beware, if you hunt with one - you MUST have hearing protection!!!!! This thing can permanently damage your hearing with one shot.

Oh heck yeah. When I'm at the range I use double hearing protection and it's still super loud.

 

[hd28cw]

I have a 460V... I've shot hornady 200 grain factory and hornady 300grain xtp factory loads and I feel that it kicks less than my 6" model 629... It really doesn't have the recoil most people think it does.... If you like it get it.....

 

[zirrow]

I have a 460V... I've shot hornady 200 grain factory and hornady 300grain xtp factory loads and I feel that it kicks less than my 6" model 629... It really doesn't have the recoil most people think it does.... If you like it get it.....

What brand 300 XTP loads are you shooting?

 

[hd28cw]

sorry didn't specify that...hornady 454 casull 300grain xtp's...they have some real power behind them. if I recall they running at 1800 fps. Hornady has a factory 240grain xtp and the 300 grain xtp in 454 casull.. I believe they only have the 200 grain sst in true 460S&W.

 

[zirrow]

sorry didn't specify that...hornady 454 casull 300grain xtp's...they have some real power behind them. if I recall they running at 1800 fps. Hornady has a factory 240grain xtp and the 300 grain xtp in 454 casull.. I believe they only have the 200 grain sst in true 460S&W.

I thought you either had some ammo they don't make anymore or another manufacturer's. I'm having trouble with some HSM rounds loaded with that bullet and wanted to see if you happened to be talking about that particular loading.

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

sorry didn't specify that...hornady 454 casull 300grain xtp's...they have some real power behind them. if I recall they running at 1800 fps. Hornady has a factory 240grain xtp and the 300 grain xtp in 454 casull.. I believe they only have the 200 grain sst in true 460S&W.

The Hornady factory ammo for 460 Mag is the 200gr FTX.

From what I read, all the 460's have the gain-twist rifling, even the 5".

 

[Jboutfishn]

I shoot the 460 XVR, have never purchased commercial ammunition. I load the 240 gr Hornaday XTP Mags over 45 gr H110 with Federal 215 large rifle primers with Starline brass.

I remember the first round I touched off and thought "holly s***" Purchased a weight lifters glove which solved a ton of issues. I recently put a Luppy VX III handgun scope on it. I have now put several hundred rounds through it and can shoot 2 inch groups at 100 yds off of sandbags.

Have fun.

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

I shoot the 460 XVR, have never purchased commercial ammunition. I load the 240 gr Hornaday XTP Mags over 45 gr H110 with Federal 215 large rifle primers with Starline brass.

I remember the first round I touched off and thought "holly s***" Purchased a weight lifters glove which solved a ton of issues. I recently put a Luppy VX III handgun scope on it. I have now put several hundred rounds through it and can shoot 2 inch groups at 100 yds off of sandbags.

Have fun.

And I just ordered an Altamont hardwood finger groove grip for mine..

 

[zirrow]

And I just ordered an Altamont hardwood finger groove grip for mine..

Post up pictures & let us know what you think of them once they're installed. I've been looking around for a set of wooden grips for my mine.