460 S&W
10-26-2005, 07:46 AM
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RE: 460 S&W
ORIGINAL: TomFromTheShade
When you buy a giant magnum revolver recoil shouldn't be a consideration. Hand cannons have heavy recoil, and if you don't like that you will have to get it ported. There isn't a way to send a big pill down a barrel, chased by a big powder charge and not have recoil.
When you buy a giant magnum revolver recoil shouldn't be a consideration. Hand cannons have heavy recoil, and if you don't like that you will have to get it ported. There isn't a way to send a big pill down a barrel, chased by a big powder charge and not have recoil.
There is a huge difference between a hunting revolver like my 44 mag, and a 454 in a ruger. And you have to consider recoil.Saying it shouldn't be is crazy. But SW makes claims that somehow the 460 will have recoil of a 44 mag, but more energy at 200 yards than the 44 does at the muzzle.
10-26-2005, 08:24 AM
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RE: 460 S&W
I think part of it is because of porting, part of it is because the gun empty weighs 4.5 pounds, and part of it is shooting a 200 gr slug. I also know that with the gain twist rifling, that keeps the revolver from torqueing in your hend when you shoot. I guess all of those factors add up to what it is.
10-26-2005, 02:01 PM
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RE: 460 S&W
I want one of these guns. It is going to be a while, but it seems like it is the ultimate hunting handgun. To me there is always a little bit more fun to handgun or bow hunt than with a rifle. This thing weighs jsut as much as some light weight rifles. Just something to ponder.
10-26-2005, 03:10 PM
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RE: 460 S&W
ORIGINAL: longrifle1000
My reasoning with the 460 was because of the max point blank range. Sight it in at 200 yards, and hold dead on out to 250. And they are capable of minute of angle accuracy. You can also shoot 454 casull and 45LC out of it. But I really am starting to think against it. It is tough getting one, and they are expensive. For no more than I will be shooting it.
My reasoning with the 460 was because of the max point blank range. Sight it in at 200 yards, and hold dead on out to 250. And they are capable of minute of angle accuracy. You can also shoot 454 casull and 45LC out of it. But I really am starting to think against it. It is tough getting one, and they are expensive. For no more than I will be shooting it.
Is there any down side to shooting the shorter 45 long colt from the 460 S&W revolver.
10-26-2005, 03:16 PM
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RE: 460 S&W
The only downside that I know of, is accuracy would probably not be the best. You would have a longer jump to the rifling of the barrel. But I would imagine the accuracy would be acceptable. And the 460, with a 200gr slug is supposed to have more energy at 200 yards that the 44 mag at the muzzle. But the same felt recoil as the 44. I would really like to shoot one first though, before laying down that kind of cash for one.
10-26-2005, 04:57 PM
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RE: 460 S&W
I'm looking at the 460 too, sounds like a versatile tool for the range and the woods, with the ability to shoot some lighter (and cheaper)loads when desired.
With regards to the Nikon, I've hada 4xon a hunting rifle for around 12 years and it's held up real well. My gun was actually stolen and found and showed some nasty scratch marks and some minor dings on the scope and when we took it to the range it was still on. Seems to be solid. Hopefully there quality on scopes is still just as good.
With regards to the Nikon, I've hada 4xon a hunting rifle for around 12 years and it's held up real well. My gun was actually stolen and found and showed some nasty scratch marks and some minor dings on the scope and when we took it to the range it was still on. Seems to be solid. Hopefully there quality on scopes is still just as good.
10-26-2005, 05:53 PM
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RE: 460 S&W
The report on the 460 I saw on Guns and Ammo TV the S&W rep stated that the recoil was very manageable. Much less than the .500.
The reason they say that it recoils like a .44 is simply the weight of the Big framed revolver its chambered in and the porting. If you chambered a .44 in this X fram revolver the recoil would be IMO be very, very mild.
I've also heard numerous reports of the big .500 having less 'felt' recoil than the .454 Casull.
The reason they say that it recoils like a .44 is simply the weight of the Big framed revolver its chambered in and the porting. If you chambered a .44 in this X fram revolver the recoil would be IMO be very, very mild.
I've also heard numerous reports of the big .500 having less 'felt' recoil than the .454 Casull.
10-27-2005, 11:40 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
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RE: 460 S&W
I have a 460 S&W 15" Encore. Shooting 45 colt and 454 Casull at 25 ( Corbon +P loads) yards, holes were touching. With the 460, impact was 8" lower. Recoil of the 460 and 454 was about the same. Have a Simmons 4X handgun scope on it. Will use it for deer next month here in Oklahoma.Really like the 460.
09-23-2006, 02:49 AM
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RE: 460 S&W
I own a 460 S&W. It is a very large handgun. It makes a Ruger 44 SuperRedHawk feel small. The extra weight makes most 454 rounds quite managable when compared to lighter weight platforms. When I hold mine it is balanced forword, this feeling goes away however when you pull the trigger. Light fast 200 gr hornadys are not bad on the hands or wrists. Corbon 395 LFNs will wake you up and anyone around you on the firing line. I have found that it shoots many different rounds quite well, but I have not found a round that groups in the same place as the Hornady 200. So far I like a Hornady 240 Mag HP in the 460 case handloaded. It groups well and predicatably to a relative point with 45colts and 454s. I have mounted a burris scope and carry it in the S&W side holster from their site. It is heavy but managable. I am 5'-11' and 180 lbs. I would not recomend it for a female frame if she has to carry it around. For accuracy while shooting; a shooting pole works nicely, but to each his or her own. I have used it to hunt hogs and it makes a nice big hole. I would go as far to say that loaded with a sturdy jacked or hard lead round that 'shield' of a hog matters little with a placed shot.