460 S&W Advice

[DiscoRacing]

i want a .460 bad... have a 500 mag now...it doesnt recoil that bad... not bad enough to break bones.

 

[Krull]

Was thinking about what ammo to try out in 460, thanks for the opinions. I know I've seen the 200gr around, will keep an out for for 260gr FMJ, etc. to play with.

Holster-wise on an ES, any experiences?

Yes if you try to find a holster that's not made just for an X frame think big,and I mean BIG,I bought a nylon/fake leather IWB cheapy from Uncle Mike's that's listed as "large frame revolver,four inch" maybe for an N frame as the X just barely fits,but it's doable.

Go to midway and look up holsters for an X frame ES model,a good one is upwards of $40,but worth it,I'll be ordering one in a few weeks.

And just in case you're interested in a speed loader.....

.460 X-Frame Accessories

I'm going to get a couple but I suspect they're rather large!

 

[gto364cid]

Took the 460ES shooting today, interesting experience. Could barely feel the 45LC out of it. Got a box of Hornady 200-grain 460 and gave it a try. One of my friends didn't like it at all. The other, a woman who hasn't shot anything in 6 years actually liked it.

It definitely stings as you shoot it, but it's bearable. Hard to explain, but you need let it snap up at the end of its recoil and take your hand up. It just kinda works that way. One thing about this model with its 2.75" barrel and no brake is that the flash was not that bad, even with the high velocity ammo. Also didn't feel a fireball blasting back like some have described for the compensated versions. Noise was OK, sounding like a loud rifle, but not painfully loud. Did have to deal with more recoil than the comp models.

Overall, I had fun with it!

 

[Krull]

I agree,just let the gun "do it's thing" and you'll be fine,I like the 250 and up to 300 for it since it's most controllable with those (but I may try some 300+ grain loads~for fun ) the 200's are those that go 2,000+ FPS and those I would not touch off without ear muffs.

Again recoil isn't horrid,just noticeable,and it can be fun to set off

And if you carry it in the woods you dunna half to worry about anything in the damn North American continent! just shoot it!

 

[jrb_pro]

I wouldn't touch anything that gun can fire without earmuffs.

 

[Guymudrat]

Holster: Where did you get/order the holster for your scoped S & W .460?

Where did you get the holster for your scoped S & W 460?

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The Smith and Wesson 460 eXtreme Velocity Revolver

The P.C. 460

Regards , Allen

 

[roger460xvr]

Thanks for the info , on the speed loader. Got to have one now..

 

[26Ford]

That 460 P.C. makes me smile, 26

 

[DonD]

Thanks for the info , on the speed loader. Got to have one now..

I have one for my Model 500. Didn't need it, just wanted it. Very nice workmanship. People's eyes bug out when they see the size of it! Don

 

[roger460xvr]

need to order the holder too...

 

[OldHack]

Wow, now that it's discontinued, am I ever glad I got my 460V!!

 

[carl3989]

These grips give great control and have beautiful wood.

 

[LEE2]

Pro Ears Gold Electronic ear muffs, I wear them all the time while hunting with the 460. You will damage your hearing with 1 shot from a 460 without hearing protection.

 

[jarv442]

These grips give great control and have beautiful wood.

Where did you get those grips??

 

[robsovinski]

460 S&W

With the 460 you can shoot the 454 and 45lc. In the raging judge you can shoot the 454, 45lc and the 410.

Can you also shoot the 410 in the 460?

 

[Kilibreaux]

Been looking at getting a 460, really like the ability to step up in calibers from 45LC, 454, and 460 Mag. The 460V has been discontinued with the 5" barrel, looked like a nice size. Still, I don't have any experience with something as powerful as a 460, closest is a Desert Eagle 50 AE.

I don't want to go too short and cut back on range and have extreme recoil. Looking for something not too nose heavy and can be maybe shoulder holstered. What do you guys think between the 5", 8.375", 10", etc.?

Actually the 5" .460 S&W Magnum is readily available from Bud's Gun Shop. I HIGHLY recommend the .460 5" for general carry. It can shoot the .45 LC, .454 Casull, and .460 S&W Magnum. With a TK Customs cylinder conversion is can also shoot .45 ACP, .45 Win Mag, or ANY .45 caliber round that has the same base diameter!

Even the 8.5" .460 is a marvelous revolver! BUY ONE WHILE YOU CAN!

 

[TedB]

With the 460 you can shoot the 454 and 45lc. In the raging judge you can shoot the 454, 45lc and the 410.

Can you also shoot the 410 in the 460?

No. The cylinder in the 460V is not long enough for the 410 shells. I saw an illustration of this but I cannot find it right now.

 

[sw282]

l just got a 460 PC.. 10 1/2'' barrel w/brake...l just love the thing.. Mounted a 4x Leupold and its scary accurate...l thought about shooting 45LC in it but l just hate shooting short shells in long cylinders...l overcame this by using Trail Boss powder and Speer 250gr swc lead bullets...Trail Boss load launches those lead swc Speers at about 1000fps...Speer Manual 14 has some great ''reduced recoil'' loads for the 460 SW..These loads will yield up to 1700fps for 250-260.. lf you handload you will love that 460 even more