HAZARDSPORTS
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Hello everyone and thamk you for all of the great info you guys share on the forums.
LOOKING FOR INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO THE 12" - 14" LONG BARRELED 460 XVRs.
I just picked up my 460 XVR PC 14" + Muzzle Brake.
This thing is one gorgeous work of art and much better than I expected, (pictures do not do it any justice). I was initially unsure of this purchase but after it arrived at my local FFL and I inspected it - there was no way I was sending it back.
I spoke to S&W regarding this specific model and was told the following:
1) Every 1" additional length on the Barrel will produce an additional 50fps, (when compared to known ballistics from known barrel lengths).
2) The Muzzle Brake is threaded and removable; but, there is no thread protector avail.
3) Contrary to a few articles I've read - there is NO round count on the Barrel, they have no known issues yet with the 460 but the jurry is still out on Barrel longevity. They did state that it is very unlikely to be a "lifetime Barrel" depending on use due to the pressures and heat / flash.
4) They are not currently making anymore 14" 460s unless contracted for a batch of multiple units; however, they are holding stock on those barrels to accomodate repairs if / when they occur.
5 Recoil is similar to the 500.
MY QUESTIONS:
1) If I misunderstood or was misinformed on any of the above - please advise.
2) Considering the 12"-14" long Barrel and the flact trajectory of the 200gr Round - at what yardage does the round begin to drop, (please only comment on your personal exp as opposed to other web articles) ?
3) Considering the design of this particular Muzzle brake, (as opposed to the compensators), what type of fragmentation can the shooter expected to blow back ?
4) What is the favored scope for utilizing the long range while enduring the abuse ?
5) What type of Game have you guys personally taken at what distances, what weight bullets, and howmany rounds for the drop ?
6) Any personal malfunctions or issues with any of your 460s ?
7) Any other reccommendations.
Thank you very much and hope my first post wasn't too painful to read !
LOOKING FOR INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO THE 12" - 14" LONG BARRELED 460 XVRs.
I just picked up my 460 XVR PC 14" + Muzzle Brake.
This thing is one gorgeous work of art and much better than I expected, (pictures do not do it any justice). I was initially unsure of this purchase but after it arrived at my local FFL and I inspected it - there was no way I was sending it back.
I spoke to S&W regarding this specific model and was told the following:
1) Every 1" additional length on the Barrel will produce an additional 50fps, (when compared to known ballistics from known barrel lengths).
2) The Muzzle Brake is threaded and removable; but, there is no thread protector avail.
3) Contrary to a few articles I've read - there is NO round count on the Barrel, they have no known issues yet with the 460 but the jurry is still out on Barrel longevity. They did state that it is very unlikely to be a "lifetime Barrel" depending on use due to the pressures and heat / flash.
4) They are not currently making anymore 14" 460s unless contracted for a batch of multiple units; however, they are holding stock on those barrels to accomodate repairs if / when they occur.
5 Recoil is similar to the 500.
MY QUESTIONS:
1) If I misunderstood or was misinformed on any of the above - please advise.
2) Considering the 12"-14" long Barrel and the flact trajectory of the 200gr Round - at what yardage does the round begin to drop, (please only comment on your personal exp as opposed to other web articles) ?
3) Considering the design of this particular Muzzle brake, (as opposed to the compensators), what type of fragmentation can the shooter expected to blow back ?
4) What is the favored scope for utilizing the long range while enduring the abuse ?
5) What type of Game have you guys personally taken at what distances, what weight bullets, and howmany rounds for the drop ?
6) Any personal malfunctions or issues with any of your 460s ?
7) Any other reccommendations.
Thank you very much and hope my first post wasn't too painful to read !
