So If I understand correctly these comments. I should go for the 460V.
Claude - Your Friendly Zombie Hunter
So If I understand correctly these comments. I should go for the 460V.
Claude - Your Friendly Zombie Hunter
Claude NFA - NRA - FCSA
Vide Aude Tace -
Courage is not the absence of fear. Courage is the ability to ACT properly in the face of fear.
You do not need to be over 50 to shoot the .50BMG. Try it
Someone died in the states this last November from what was pointed out above: http://www.kansascity.com/2013/11/04...souri-gun.html. Use caution and common sense, and if loading more than one at first, at least leave spaces in the cylinder to prevent double taps.
No. You should get both.So If I understand correctly these comments. I should go for the 460V.
Claude - Your Friendly Zombie Hunter
One for each hand.
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Good advice
Claude NFA - NRA - FCSA
Vide Aude Tace -
Courage is not the absence of fear. Courage is the ability to ACT properly in the face of fear.
You do not need to be over 50 to shoot the .50BMG. Try it
I've seen this question many times. It's my understanding that it depends on your definition of "powerful". I can't give you exact numbers right now, but if you look into some of the factory loads, the heaviest hitting .500's do edge out the .460's in torque produced. That, however, is FACTORY loads. I don't think anyone has offered a factory load for the .460 that reaches it's full potential yet. The cylinder external diameter of both guns is the same (though I believe the .460's is longer). The .460 being .05 inches smaller in diameter therefore allows it to operate safely at higher pressures due to the greater amount of material used for each chamber. I don't have the numbers right now, but I've read that, operating at maximum pressures for each cartridge, the (65 000 maximum p.s.i.) .460 S&W Magnum hits with more torque. This, however, is with maximum saami spec'd cartridges. I don't believe any factory ammunition maker is offering such a cartridge. From what I understand, it is because no one makes brass for this round that can handle such a high p.s.i. If you define power of a cartridge by the torque it produces, then the .460 is the more powerful. If you define power as killing power, then you can try punching numbers into a T.K.O. calculator like this one http://www.n4lcd.com/calc/. Many professional hunters are said to believe that this is a far more valuable measure of a cartridge than the torque produced. John Linebaugh also did some penetration tests that included both cartridges. Google linebaugh seminar penetration tests. Interesting reading, though I believe the cartridges used for the tests were different factory loads, which, again, aren't necessarily max. loads. In conclusion, it depends on how you define power. If you want it in absolute scientific terms, then as stated, a max. loaded .460 will produce more torque than a max. loaded .500. If you prefer penetration tests T.K.O. values, or "killing power" the results may differ. If you're interested enough to go to the trouble, you can do some research online, or better yet do some experimenting yourself. There's nothing quite like first hand experience to make up a man's opinion, and of course, it's more fun than comparing numbers or internet research.
I have a S&W 686 .357 mag. I was thinking on a 629 .44 rem mag, but latley I've been looking at these 460s and 500s. What do y'all think?
Watch any 460 YouTube video and your choice is easy. Its a flame thrower and will take 45lc to save u money.
Here is mine. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG3Lh...e_gdata_player
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Somebody punched a hole in our outdoor range roof when double tapping this gun. I wasn't there but the guy was a newbie and he sold the gun shortly after this incident.
I'm really interested in buying this gun...
Loading 1 at a time is a must for newbies. The 500 has significant kick. I like to start off the newbies with a soft load similar to 44 mag.
For those like myself that luv DA look for a performance center model, the extra smoothness makes a difference in DA. Nothing like shooting a factory load in DA, luv that fireball.
Great way to progress to the big boys. Start with 357, then to 629, end with 500. Can't shoot a lot of 500 in one outing so bring a 357 or 44 along to entertain for the rest of the day.
Revolvers RULE; remember that next time you BEND over to pick up brass OR ejected brass pings off the precision gear.
Looking for a car pool buddy for weekly weekday trips from Burnaby to POCO. Better yet I'll drive weekly and you take me hunting.