Originally Posted by
bigbulls
Did you read what I typed?
The .460 isn't designed to be shot out of a 2" barrel. The velocity spreads from doing such would be all over the charts. There is far too much slow burning powder packed into that case to make it an accurate short barrel cartridge. Yes, there are 2" barrel 460's but the intent of these firearms is that of defense rather than accuracy. It would be like firing a 7mmSTW out of a 14" Encore with a bunch of R25 stuffed in the case. It isn't going to work very well.
But concerning your bet if you were to completely take away the human element and lock two 38 specials or 45 colts with 2" and 8" barrels in a ransom rest you would be surprised at the results. A bullet only requires about 1-2 inches of barrel to become stable. Barrel length has absolutely nothing to do with a bullet being stable other than generating enough velocity for a given twist rate and bullet length.
Ransom rest? Right up my alley. Ok, so lets take my 460 and shoot 45 colts thru it. And use a ransome rest. I am game.
Bulls, have you done tests to confirm that 1" is all it needs to impart spin and stability on a bullet? Please don't be offended when I ask what is your source of information on this. It just seems both of us are going by limited experiences and hunting shop conversatons. Possibly a good question for full time pistol shooters like Mike V or Brian Pearce from Wolfe publishing.