Community
Big Game Hunting Moose, elk, mulies, caribou, bear, goats, and sheep are all covered here.

"460 weatherby mag " for bear/hog and elk

Thread Tools
 
Old 02-05-2010 | 09:47 PM
  #1  
Thread Starter
Spike
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Default "460 weatherby mag " for bear/hog and elk

I plan on buying a .460 wby and was wondering if it would be ok to use it on hogs,bear or elk?
460wbymag is offline  
Reply
Old 02-05-2010 | 10:00 PM
  #2  
redgreen's Avatar
Nontypical Buck
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 1,080
Likes: 1
From: Alberta Canada
Default

Word of warning, BE PREPARED TO GET THE CRAP POUNDED OUT OF YOU! Bob had one for sale at the shop. Fellow ordered a crown custom, paid $12,000 for it. For sale at the shop for $8,000. He fired it twice, and it knocked his lights out.
redgreen is offline  
Reply
Old 02-05-2010 | 10:29 PM
  #3  
Thread Starter
Spike
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Default

im looking at the deluxe model for 2300$ with accubrake
460wbymag is offline  
Reply
Old 02-05-2010 | 11:20 PM
  #4  
skiking's Avatar
Fork Horn
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 152
Likes: 0
From: Stumptown, MT
Default

A .460 Weatherby wouldn't be on my list for any animal, but if you really want something that has 5 times the recoil energy of a 300 Win Mag (both in 10 pound rifles), and runs at $130/20, be my guest.

I would say that you have a bad case of magnumitis, you may want to go to the doctor to get that checked out.
skiking is offline  
Reply
Old 02-06-2010 | 02:12 AM
  #5  
Spike
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 81
Likes: 0
From: Idaho Falls, ID
Default

It might be a little light for black bears.........
bullelk1 is offline  
Reply
Old 02-06-2010 | 04:13 AM
  #6  
Teach Deer's Avatar
Fork Horn
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 201
Likes: 0
From: Kentucky
Default

I have to agree with bullelk1...have you thought about the .577 Tyrannosaur? Nice video clips on youtube to give you an idea of what you should expect...just search for "Big Gun"...

How many tons did you say that bear/hog/elk weighed?
Teach Deer is offline  
Reply
Old 02-06-2010 | 04:31 AM
  #7  
Nontypical Buck
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,143
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by Teach Deer
I have to agree with bullelk1...have you thought about the .577 Tyrannosaur? Nice video clips on youtube to give you an idea of what you should expect...just search for "Big Gun"...

How many tons did you say that bear/hog/elk weighed?
I saw that!!!!! Looked like only one guy was able to handle the recoil.

460wbymag why would want so much gun for elk & bear?????
I think some of the guys that hunt elk {I dont}could steer you in a better direction.
Good luck
jerry d is offline  
Reply
Old 02-06-2010 | 09:39 AM
  #8  
Spike
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
From: Colorado
Default

Are you trying to tenderize and kill an elk at the same time?
ILikeAsbestos is offline  
Reply
Old 02-06-2010 | 10:27 AM
  #9  
BarnesX.308's Avatar
Nontypical Buck
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 4,472
Likes: 1
From: Audubon & Red Rock, Penna.
Default

Speed limit is 55mph and plenty of guys have Porsches.

If you want it, go for it.
BarnesX.308 is offline  
Reply
Old 02-06-2010 | 10:47 AM
  #10  
Nontypical Buck
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 2,395
Likes: 0
From:
Default

You can hunt anything & everything in the world with a 460-Weatherby Magnum.

I prefer the 458-Lott; because it is not a magnum.
Wolf killer is offline  
Reply


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.