About
The .460 S&W Magnum Ammo is an extremely powerful round created for the use of revolvers in 2005 in the United States. It was designed to be used for long-range purposes when hunting animals. The parent case used to design the .460 S&W Magnum Ammo was the .454 Casull Ammo and was intended to be a more extended and more powerful version of its parent case. The ballistic performance and its results have led it to be considered a super magnum cartridge. This bullet is also known for its versatility that can fire four standardized cartridges and handle long-range game hunting and defensive purposes against dangerous animal species. Professional manufacturers have claimed that the .460 S&W Magnum Ammo is the highest velocity magnum cartridge globally. The overall length of the .460 S&W Magnum Ammo is 46mm, and the bullet diameter of this cartridge measures 11.5mm. The 200-grain bullet is the lightest variant of the .460 S&W Magnum Ammo, which can travel at a 2,300 feet per second velocity while creating an energy level of 2,350 ft.lbf.
Manufacturer
The .460 S&W Magnum Ammo is a powerful magnum cartridge designed and produced by Hornady / Smith & Wesson in 2005, and it still is produced today.
Uses
The .460 S&W Magnum Ammo is one of the best choices to hunt big game species like brown bears, elk, moose, caped buffalo, etc. It is also widely used to take down charging dangerous predators.
The .460 S&W Magnum was developed by Smith & Wesson and Hornady and introduced in 2005. It is considered a “super magnum” capable of producing energy well over 2000 foot/pounds at the muzzle.
.460 Smith & Wesson History
.460 Smith & Wesson Usage
.460 Smith & Wesson Usage
The .460 S&W Magnum was developed for long range handgun hunting. Some people carry this cartridge for defense against dangerous predators but heavy recoil and weight of the firearm are detractors for this purpose.
.460 Smith & Wesson Trivia
The .460 S&W Magnum is touted as the world’s fastest handgun cartridge with speeds up to 2500 feet per second. Firearms chambered in .460 S&W Magnum may also fire .45 Colt and .454 Casull ammo, much like .38 Special can be fired in .357 Magnum firearms.
.460 Smith & Wesson Trivia
.460 Smith & Wesson Design
.460 Smith & Wesson Design
The .460 S&W Mag is a rimmed, straight walled cartridge with an overall length of 2.3”. It fires a .452” diameter bullet and uses large rifle primers with a maximum pressure of 65,000 PSI.
.460 Smith & Wesson Types
Ammunition options for the .460 S&W Magnum range from cast lead, jacketed hollow point, full metal jacket, and hard cast in weights ranging from 200 to 500 grains depending on intended use or need.
