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Developed by Smith & Wesson for use in its X frame revolver, the .460 S&W Magnum is a very capable hunting round suitable for all North American game. Handguns chambered for the .460 S&W Mag will also shoot .454 Casull, .45 Colt, and .45 Schofield. Learn More
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  1. Hornady 460 S&W Ammo - 20 Rounds of 200 Grain FTX Ammunition

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    $43.99
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    Bullet type JHP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2200 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2149 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $2.2 per round
    • Made by Hornady

History of 460 S&W Ammo

The .460 S&W is a powerhouse designed for handgun hunters, known for being the most versatile and powerful revolver cartridge worldwide. Featuring a .452-inch diameter bullet in a 1.8-inch rimmed, straight-walled case, this ammunition ranges from 200 to 395 grains and reaches up to 2,409 feet per second (fps) under optimal conditions.

Developed from the .454 Casull by Hornady, the .460 S&W has a total length of 2.3 inches and uses a large rifle primer with a maximum pressure of 65,000 psi, comparable to Magnum rifle cartridges. This high-pressure ammo delivers unprecedented velocity and force, though it comes with a heavy recoil, potentially three times stronger than the .44 Magnum. Its power, speed, and accuracy make it ideal for big game hunting.

.460 S&W vs. .500 S&W

Feature .460 S&W .500 S&W
Release Date Model 460 XVR released two years after .500 S&W Released first
Frame Size Extra-large X frame Extra-large X frame
Designed for Long-distance handgun hunting of large game Long-distance handgun hunting of large game
Bullet Diameter Smaller projectile (.452 inch) Larger projectile (.500 inch)
Recoil Less recoil Greater recoil
Muzzle Energy About 10% lower than .500 S&W Higher than .460 S&W
Heaviest Factory Load 395 gr round by Cor-Bon 700 gr round by Underwood Ammo
Velocity (Heaviest Load) 1,525 fps 1,200 fps
Popularity Among Hunters More popular Less popular
Versatility in Ammo Choices More versatile Less versatile
Cost of Ammo Generally cheaper Generally more expensive

460 S&W Ballistics: Chart of Average 460 S&W Ballistics

Note: This information comes from the manufacturer and is for informational purposes only. The actual ballistics obtained with your firearm can vary considerably from the advertised ballistics. Also, ballistics can vary from lot to lot with the same brand and type load.

460 S&W Bullet WEIGHT Muzzle VELOCITY (fps) Muzzle ENERGY (ft. lbs.) Mid-Range TRAJECTORY (in.) Barrel Length (in.)
  Muzzle 50 yds. 100 yds. Muzzle 50 yds. 100 yds. 50 yds. 100 yds.  
200 Grain 2300 2042 1801 2350 1851 1441 0 -1.6 n/a
250 Grain 1450 1267 1127 1167 891 705 n/a n/a 8.375-V
250 Grain 1900 1640 1412 2004 1494 1106 0 -2.75 n/a
260 Grain 2000 1788 1592 2309 1845 1464 n/a n/a 7.5-V
300 Grain 1750 1510 1300 2040 1510 1125 n/a n/a 8.4-V
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