Hunting with an X frame.

[sw282]

There is virtually no relationship between barrel length an accuracy. The ONLY purpose for a longer barrel is more "velocity". This holds true for handguns, benchrest rifles, and those sixteen inchers on the USS Missouri

 

[adudeuknow]

barrel length affects velocity, and velocity affects accuracy

maybe not so much at 50 yards but I bet a 14 inch scoped 460 versus a scoped 5 inch 460 would have interesting results in the hands of the same shooter at 200 yards.

I bought the 460 with my barrel to make very long shots if need be with relative ease(so long as I do my part).

 

[LimaCharlie]

I met a guy at a LGS who had shot a Black Tail Deer at around thirty yards with an S&W 460XVR. The bullet hit in the left front chest and exited around the right side of the tail. He said it looked like a bomb had gone off in the animal and it was like picking up a bag of Jell-O.

 

[Dutchs]

I have a 460 with a 14" barrel and Leupold 2.5-8 scope. My concern would be your accuracy with the 5" barrel even with optics. Mine is deadly accurate to 200 yds and then starts to drop off. I will shoot 300 yds but no more. I am shooting the Hornady ammo. I say go for it but I wouldn't want to shoot over 100 yds or so with a 5" barrel, but that's me. LOVE the 460.

Mine is the 8 3/8 th. barrel and it is damn accurate at 100 yards and 200 on a rest. Now just freestanding I am not nearly as good with these older arms and eyes, thank god for the technology of the Leupold scope and porting on the gun to tame it. I feel comfortable I can drop anything at 150 to 200 yards even if i have to shoot twice. Like you say..LOVE THE 460!!

 

[wildenout]

Starting to think more and more about the 8" barrel. To me the 14" just seems too long, and that I should just buy a rifle at that point (just me though). Thanks for all of your input everyone! I am sad I missed Elk season this year, but I just had too much on my plate.

 

[Dutchs]

Starting to think more and more about the 8" barrel. To me the 14" just seems too long, and that I should just buy a rifle at that point (just me though). Thanks for all of your input everyone! I am sad I missed Elk season this year, but I just had too much on my plate.

That was EXACTLY my thought. I have rifles with 16 and 18 inch barrels...the 8" is the perfect length to me..Better luck next time on the Elk hunt!

 

[S.B.]

If I really wanted a X .460, I'd wait on John Ross' one to come out. I've a JRC 500 and it as accurate as any handgun I've ever owned. Having said that, I'd feel comfortable carrying any of my S&W .44s for the same purpose.
Steve

 

[ruggyh]

The Bison was taken in Texas, PM if interested in more details.

I have and shoot a number of 460s. The 7" PC in the bison picture will shoot out past 200 yards with a scope.

I have taken hogs with the 5".

I have used the 10.5" and 12" on bison also.

I don't recommend using the 200 FTX on game animals, opens to quick ruins to much meat.

 

[Pilgrim]

take a .500 mag and be sure.

 

[buck460XVR]

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I don't recommend using the 200 FTX on game animals, opens to quick ruins to much meat.

I agree. While a great round for paper or Varmints, it's too fragile for big game.

I have the 10.5 model. It's accuracy amazes me every time I shoot it. For a backup firearm in a hip holster I would go with the 5''. For a primary hunting handgun, I would opt for longer.

 

[Dutchs]

I agree. While a great round for paper or Varmints, it's too fragile for big game.

I have the 10.5 model. It's accuracy amazes me every time I shoot it. For a backup firearm in a hip holster I would go with the 5''. For a primary hunting handgun, I would opt for longer.

And then if you want to tone it down just a bit the .454 casull can be shot and really is a very capable round in it's own right...

 

[gutterman]

Took two buck whitetails with a 5" last year. One from 65yrds the second from just under 80yrd . Used a Tasco reddot scope that I wasn't sure could take the punishment of 460 recoil but it did just fine.

 

[Warren Sear]

...I carry my hunting revolver in a padded Pistol Case with D Rings added for a shoulder strap. I carry it with the strap across the chest, and the Case under my Left arm like a muzzleloader possibles bag. You can leave it unzipped on the end when stalking, or zip it shut for security in rough country. I like the case better than a holster for field carry.

Bob

Bob, that sounds like a good idea. Thanks.

 

[wildenout]

Alrighty, last question...how in blazes do you sight in those scopes?

 

[wildenout]

Hey all,

I put up a thread in the Ammo board of the forum, it's called ".460 S&W ammo request" and I encourage you to check it out, I think it would help us all.