460 S&W Ammo For Sale
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 |
