Any advantage for having a 460 XVR?

[CDR_Glock]

Any advantage of owning a 460 XVR? YES!!

From MY personal experience, they are made much more precisely

than other Smith &Wesson revolvers.. Put an X Frame next to an 'N'

frame the differences are obvious. XFR has a better trigger feel. The

cyl locks up tighter too. Forcing cone looks better with its machining.

Muzzle crown is cut more precisely. l shoot with people who compete

using Freedom Arms revolvers.. Those are Masterpieces in fit, finish, and

precision... My 460PC is equal to the FA.. Not so with the typical ''N''

frame.


My only gripe w/SW 460s is shooting short cases in them. Almost impossible

to get the cylinder clean after shooting 45 COLTS in mine. l learned

the hard way on that.. Now l shoot reduced 45 Colt loads in 460 brass.

l simply use a card wad over the powder. lt fools the bullet and powder.

They think they are in a 45 Colt case..

I have a 454 Casull already. But I prefer the Magnum over the lighter loads. I'd use the 460 XVR specifically for hunting.

I have cast a wide net for one, checking with a few local people who sell them here. After a little bit of research, I may do a 8.5 or 10" barrel.


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[Wise_A]

I have a 44 Magnum, 454 Casull, and Smith 500. No practical use for the 500 where I live but I had to have it.

Is there an advantage to adding a 460 XVR? What game can I bag with it?

If you're asking the question, you want one. Sure, you don't have any practical use for one, but I bet you have a bunch of guns that don't really serve a practical purpose.

Fortunately, this is America.

 

[cladd1]

Late last year I bought a S&W PC 629 with 7.5" barrel for deer hunting here in Illinois. After I purchased the 629 I shot a 460 that belonged to a friend of mine and decided I needed one of those to. I find the 460 just a fun gun to shoot and am glad I purchased it!

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

I have never used the shorter Casull or Colt cases in my 460. The 460 is an extremely high pressure round, higher than many centerfire rifles, most loading data showing pressures at or around 60k PSI. I never cared for the idea of stubborn fouling in the chamber throats possibly causing pressure spikes. If I want to send less horsepower downrange, I shoot a different revolver chambered in something with less horsepower.

You can use reduced 460 but use caution. Only a few powders are suitable for reduced loads in the very large 460 S&W case. Stay away from H110, W296 and similar powders if you want to make reduced rounds. I believe Western Powders has a "reduced loads" section for the 460 that utilizes powders other than what are considered "ideal" for max power out of the 460.

 

[CDR_Glock]

I have never used the shorter Casull or Colt cases in my 460. The 460 is an extremely high pressure round, higher than many centerfire rifles, most loading data showing pressures at or around 60k PSI. I never cared for the idea of stubborn fouling in the chamber throats possibly causing pressure spikes. If I want to send less horsepower downrange, I shoot a different revolver chambered in something with less horsepower.

You can use reduced 460 but use caution. Only a few powders are suitable for reduced loads in the very large 460 S&W case. Stay away from H110, W296 and similar powders if you want to make reduced rounds. I believe Western Powders has a "reduced loads" section for the 460 that utilizes powders other than what are considered "ideal" for max power out of the 460.

What grain weight and powder do you use for the 460?

I shot the 500 but the recoil feels a little less stout than the 454 Casull. Maybe it's less muzzle flip. I don't know. I didn't shoot the 454 today with the Smith 500. I shot the 500 with my 44 Magnum. The 44 felt like a 38+P.


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[RIDE-RED 350r]

I have a stock of 240 and 300gr Hornady XTP Mags for the 460. Haven't tried the 300 grainers yet but it seems to like the 240's.

Powder: H110 at 47.5gr if I recall. I used Hodgdon's loading data and when I pushed to .5gr under max I had extraction issues with 3 out of a cylinder full. I'm told my throats are likely on the tight side compared to some.

Dollars to donuts your 500 seemed a bit more tamed compared to your 454 due to two factors: Weight and porting. Firing 454 level stuff from my 460 while definitely letting you know you are sending some HP is noticeably milder than full 460 loads. Not night and day, but you can tell the difference. Granted, the rounds I am speaking of were Winchester "Reduced Recoil" 460 Mag loads, but going by the stated velocity on the box they are right on par with the Casull. The heft and compensator or porting on the X-frame really tames the Casull down.

My 460 only seems slightly more punchy than my 4" m29 with full house loads in each. What gets you with my shorter barreled 460v is the concussion that hits you in the face. Guaranteed to clear stopped up sinuses in three rounds or less.

 

[ken158]

I have a 44 Magnum, 454 Casull, and Smith 500. No practical use for the 500 where I live but I had to have it.

Is there an advantage to adding a 460 XVR? What game can I bag with it?


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No Pratical use for the 500 or the 460. You can bag any game with either. And yes, I have a 500 and the fun effect is worthy. A 460 would be just as much fun. Some will say how versatile the 460 is since you can shoot 45LC and 454 through it. But that is a lame reason for buying one. If I want to shoot light, I'll just use a different gun. If you can afford it, buy it. Will be a fun addition to the armory.

 

[CDR_Glock]

No Pratical use for the 500 or the 460. You can bag any game with either. And yes, I have a 500 and the fun effect is worthy. A 460 would be just as much fun. Some will say how versatile the 460 is since you can shoot 45LC and 454 through it. But that is a lame reason for buying one. If I want to shoot light, I'll just use a different gun. If you can afford it, buy it. Will be a fun addition to the armory.

No desire to shoot 45 Colt in a 460. I want the 200 grain 460 for velocity. If i want punch, I'd use my 500.

I do prefer my Smith and Wesson triggers over the Ruger Super Redhawk 454 Casull. I don't shoot the 45 Colt in it, either.


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