460 XVR capability

[freedom 475]

I was wondering if anyone here has tested or used the big long Smith&Wesson 460XVr 12" for long distance. I'm looking at one of those big fancy 12" Preformance Center guns with the bipod and scope mounted on the top and bottom picatini's

I am thinking of buying one and would like any info on its capabilities at 250yards and further. I really like the look better than a lot of the other speciallized handguns.

I know it will kill game that far, but I am more interested in the accuracy capabilities...for example..has anyone ever shot groups or milk jugs with it at 3,4,or 500+yards??

Thanks guys!

 

[DonD]

I don't know about the .460 @ long range but from what I've read, they can do 1.5" groups at 100 with ammo they like. I'd guess someone here has experience at longer ranges. Don

 

[freedom 475]

Thanks Don... 100 yard group info is a good start.

I have been thinking of buying one but I seem to notice that they are only claiming 22-2300fps from a 200grain bullet. Seems to me that it would be a lot faster than this considering how big the cartridge is and how long the barrels are on these things..usually from 8 3/8 - 12 inches or even 14".

I can get just over 2000fps from my Freedom Arms 454casull and that is with a 260gr bullet and only a 7 1/2" barrel.

I was looking to get a flat(ter) shooting handgun for long range and the Contenders and XP100 styles just don't impress me.

I am hoping someone has the 460 and loves it and can show/tell me what they have been able to do with theirs... sure don't think that and increase of 200 fps would be enough to justify the gain over a nice FA holster gun compared to a +6Lb, sling carried beast