.460

[Michaelp57]

Hell yeah

The DE can kill 2 "big bore birds with one stone". 44Mag and 50AE - just need a separate barrel. The bolt is the same for both as the 44Mag and 50AE case heads are the same.
I had a DE with both barrels and sold it a couple of years ago. It was not my thing, did not fit my hand well. If you like "big and clunky" you will like the DE. Lots of people like them.

If you want to shoot the big bores with any frequency reloading ammo is a must, unless you have pockets deeper than the grand canyon.

I assume you have a 500 S&W Mag on the list too? I also have one of these in the same config as the 460 - 8 & 3/8" barrel.

Hell yeah 500 is on the list. I'm going for 460, 500, 480 ruger(eventually). And semis I'm going for 460 rowland, 50ae, and hopefully one day I find a 45 win mag(LAR).

I have a 45-70 lever so maybe I'll end up getting a BFR in 45-70 also

The 460 will be the first gun I'm reloading for and I will start reloading for other calibers eventually. My pockets are certainly not that deep. I am that weird guy that goes to the lgs or gun shows and buys boxes of ammo for random calibers I dont have a gun for yet, so I at least have enough for a short range trip for most any gun that I end up picking up.

 

[Michaelp57]

Thank you

Do your research before buying one, and figure out the best version / barrel length that works for you, and go for it. By the way, I have not owned a Desert Eagle , but did have a Magnum Research BFR revolver single action { 7.5" bbl. } in .454 Casull....and it was a blast to shoot .
It too, was a big & bulky gun but a ton of fun. They do make quality stuff.
Happy shopping !

Thank you Roofuss. I have landed on the 14" barrel. Now I just gotta find one. I may end up with a BFR one day as well. We will see how things go.

 

[Michaelp57]

I definitely see the attraction, "cool factor", and temptation, but our animals here in south Texas, even the two legged ones, succumb readily to 357. Love hearing about and seeing the 460 though. It would likely be a safe queen for me. Thank you for posting.

Honestly the cool factor is what gets me on most of my gun purchases. I dont believe in safe queens(unless I find a good condition PC sd40/sd356/sd9). Every gun I buy will be shot, maybe some less than others, but they will all be shot. Save for the exceptions named above, no point buying it, if it isn't gonna get shot.

 

[Michaelp57]

Powders

I would think a sling or something can be made to carry the
big X Frames while running thru the wilderness.

When I finish stocks for a warm gloved hand and bare hand/thin glove, as I have only tested the gun's function with TrailBoss and medium stout loads, I'll work up other loads.
The OEM rubbers do not fit my hand.
Too low of a hold and too thin.
Waste of ammo and time.

Bullets:
230/255/300/340 grain HC coated leads.
200/240/275/300 various Jacketed and solids.
Powders:
H110, #9, 4227, 4198, Unique, 2400 and TrailBoss.

Now I'm just trying target shooting at
50/100 yds and F Class.
Will ask the advice of Hunters when that time comes.

Have a Geissele SSP on the way and will put the Weaver T36
on a 223/5.56 rifle, punch holes at 50/100yds, and hopefully enlarge them with the 460.

The other side of that Teak stock is interesting and will show and explain it when finished.
Always a bit of tweaking to get it right.
Designed for two hands.
We call it the Rogue Wave because of the right side's shape and
when the hammer drops at the range, it's like getting hit by a rogue wave at sea.
That's what the 300 Blackout shooters say.

Surf's Up.

Which of those powders have you had the best experience with for the 460? And yes, please let us know how those grips turn out. I will be anxiously awaiting pictures of them.

 

[Imissedagain]

"The 460 is way way up there in the handgun pressure world.
Not exactly riding the edge of madness, but you can see
it from there".

One of my favorite quotes.

Barrel length along with the purpose of the ammo, is important
for powder choice.
I added 2400 and #9 when it was recommended for the
3.5" 460.
All the powders listed are often used but I have 4198 so
I loaded some.
Bullets hit the paper but I would not use that as others are
better.
It's my goto powder for a 1:12 twist with 223/5.56 and
458 WinMag.

Shortly I'll have grips that fit and will get back to the range.

Check all the links above and research using their screen names
as they hunt and know what really works.

I'm a fisherman.
Wanna learn to catch baitfish and paint the bottom of
your hull, to raise big fish, I can be helpful ........
but I won't provide Lat/Lons.

Thar She Blows, Grandpa.
Pipe 'em up.

 

[Imissedagain]

Be prepared as you're about to drop the hammer
on your 460, of lotsa shooters screaming.....
IS THAT A 500?
Even when I hang the ammo bag behind me,
inquiring minds have to know.
Perhaps red LEDs, flashing the 460 might work.
It could happen.

 

[Michaelp57]

Be prepared as you're about to drop the hammer
on your 460, of lotsa shooters screaming.....
IS THAT A 500?
Even when I hang the ammo bag behind me,
inquiring minds have to know.
Perhaps red LEDs, flashing the 460 might work.
It could happen.

I'm pretty well used to the inquiring minds by now. Every time I bring my Henry golden boy 45-70 or my 7.62×39 ar with a muzzle brake to the range, the moment a round goes down range the rest of the range gets quiet and i see heads peaking around the dividers. Always fun to put on a show for the others at the range.

Unfortunately, I would only be allowed to shoot the 45lc out of the 460 at my local indoor range, so no show for them. Once it gets warmer out, my buddies will be in for a treat at the farm though.


I will do a little more digging around for info on realoading though. I'm sure with the wealth of knowledge that is this forum, it shouldn't be too hard to find good info and start reloading.

 

[IAM Rand]

After reading this post I felt the need to break out the 460 and kick the tires. As posted by Michaelp57 above, someone notices what I am about to shoot. When I start throwing rounds downrange it makes everyone stop to check it out.

Kinda fun being the loudest on the indoor range. Ours lets us use 460 mag inside on the 100 yard range.

 

[llowry61]

I can appreciate your zest for the power wagons of the pistol and rifle world. While it is not my thing, I am one of the gawkers when you guys send the pressure wave across the shooting line. Our indoor range allows big bore handguns and I get looks just firing full house 44magnum.

One thing I have noticed is that they seem a bit challenging if you decide to sell.

Have fun and as others have stated reloading will be an absolute must. I started reloading for 357 and 44 due to cost and they are cheap compared to the big boys.

 

[toroflow1]

Just in case you need larger grips to hold onto that .460....

 

[Michaelp57]

I can appreciate your zest for the power wagons of the pistol and rifle world. While it is not my thing, I am one of the gawkers when you guys send the pressure wave across the shooting line. Our indoor range allows big bore handguns and I get looks just firing full house 44magnum.

One thing I have noticed is that they seem a bit challenging if you decide to sell.

Have fun and as others have stated reloading will be an absolute must. I started reloading for 357 and 44 due to cost and they are cheap compared to the big boys.

It's always fun watching people's reaction at the range when something that sounds like a cannon comes out.

Thankfully, even if I don't shoot it much, it will always say least make for a good conversation piece. I see no reason I would want to sell it.

 

[md8232]

I have the 5" model 460 and carry it in a chest style holster when up in the mountains with my Polaris Ranger side by side . I load up her up with HSM factory 325 gr. bear loads when doing so.
Otherwise, I just reload .454 Casull, 45 Colt and even .45 Schofield for shooting at the range.

I have the same gun on the way. Which chest rig did you buy, and are you satisfied with it?

 

[Michaelp57]

Finally

I finally got my 460 guys. So far I have only been able to shoot .45colt out of it, which felt like shooting a .22. I'll make it up to a different range this week to put some 454 and 460 through it and let you guys know how it goes. So glad I finally found one of these beasts. Now just to get the remainder of my reloading supplies and shoot some full power rounds through it. I cannot wait.

Thank you guys for the input on this and the push to start reloading for it. Thanks to you guys, I have two manuals, two powders(h110 and accurate #9), primers for two of the three calibers, dies for 460, and cases for 454 and 45colt. I'll be going to probably two gun shows over the next couple of weeks to get more supplies for reloading and maybe some new ammo instead of buying more cases.

 

[jag1954]

These are my X-Frames. All fun to shoot and I do like versatility ammo wise with the.460.