New to me 460 XVR

[Nframe_is_no1]

I found this beauty today on consignment for $750. An 8 3/8" 460 XVR! Came with box, papers, a second compensator for jacketed bullets, and a second front plain black front sight. It is the perfect companion to my model 500 and my Rossi 92 rifle in .454 Casull. I plan to shoot it mostly with .454 Casull to start until I get a set of 460 dies. I load for 45 Colt and .454 with .45 Colt dies, but I have read that they will not work for 460. It has the lead bullet compensator installed, which I would assume would be safe for lead and jacketed so I don't have to keep switching. Also, unlike my 500 the hammer and trigger are chrome plated and the trigger does NOT appear to be MIM. Any comments on reloading the 460 cartridge or the revolver are welcomed since I am new to this caliber. I would assume that it kicks less than the 500 since the bullets are lighter. Here it is:

Here's the X-frame family, 460 (top) and 500:

 

[mes227]

I have the .460 XVR in the identical configuration. Great gun!! And great price!

 

[Dragon88]

Very nice addition. I've wanted a 460 for a while, but for now I'm making due with my 44 Magnums. One day...

 

[mes227]

It has the lead bullet compensator installed, which I would assume would be safe for lead and jacketed so I don't have to keep switching.

I've not investigated this enough yet, but have had the same question. I keep forgetting which I had installed last time and then have to go look it up. Would be nice if I could just leave the lead compensator installed and not worry about it (or remember which is which!)

 

[DCWilson]

Excellent price on a desirable revolver. Good for you!

 

[Allen-frame]

Go ahead, make my weekend.

I can hit the black at 100 yards rested. Fantastic guns.

I only shoot 460 mag out of mine. I didn't like the rings in the chambers from shooting 454 Casull.

Congrats, and good luck.
Allen Frame

 

[roger460xvr]

Alright join the 460xvr club............

 

[sza]

I've not investigated this enough yet, but have had the same question. I keep forgetting which I had installed last time and then have to go look it up. Would be nice if I could just leave the lead compensator installed and not worry about it (or remember which is which!)

Yes, you can shoot jacketed bullets with the lead compensator. The major difference is that the jacketed compensator has the small round ports on the top open and the lead compensator does not.

Two problems will occur if you shoot lead bullets with the jacketed compensator:

1. You'll lead up the front sight something fierce
2. Eventually enough lead will build up in the small top ports to prevent the compensator from being rotated for removal

I've personally experienced #1 but never shot enough lead rounds through the jacketed compensator to experience #2.