the 460 has a much higher velocity then the 500 and in my opinion have shot both and owning the 460.The 460 packs a bigger punch. Just cause it sounds bigger doesnt always mean it will be. But to each his own.
What is a better brand? .500 S&W
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the 460 has a much higher velocity then the 500 and in my opinion have shot both and owning the 460.The 460 packs a bigger punch. Just cause it sounds bigger doesnt always mean it will be. But to each his own.
Both can shoot a 300gr bullet at just over 2000fps for 2800+ft lbs of energy. Numbers wise, they are almost identical. The big difference is you can go lighter and faster with the 460 (200gr at 2300fps+) while the 500 has the heavier slower side better covered (500gr at 1425).
If you don't care about anything other than going as big as possible, its hard to argue with either really, but the bigger bullet comes from the 500, so...
Man, why aren't there lever guns for these two rounds? Those would be a hoot!
winchesterjones
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Gotta agree with Suther. A 500 S&W leveler would be amazing !!
This thread needs a link to wrist braces with calibers like this.
This thread needs a link to wrist braces with calibers like this.
At least one company makes them. Not cheap though.
https://www.alflahertys.com/collect...hunter-black-finish-with-scope-mount-m8918-21
winchesterjones
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At least one company makes them. Not cheap though.
https://www.alflahertys.com/collect...hunter-black-finish-with-scope-mount-m8918-21
Holy ! Almost 4 Grand ?!? Feeding that pig ammo wouldn’t be cheap either !
Reloads with cast lead are pretty cheap actually.
I see that company also makes them in 460. Not about to drop $4000 on one, but dang it would be fun... A 460 carbine wouldnt be too far behind a medium 45-70 load!
https://www.cabelas.ca/product/46042/henry-mares-leg-lever-action-rifle
This guy here, in 44, had to put one hand over top of it to hold it down.
This guy here, in 44, had to put one hand over top of it to hold it down.
They are also lighter. They also don't have real stocks (although you can get one). Cheaper or not, they're no 460. (hell they don't even make em in 454.)
I would think they would be pretty similar, depending on what exactly you were shooting. As I mentioned before, they both push a 300gr bullet to about the same speed, so any differences between the two would likely have to do with either how hot the particular load is, or how heavy the bullets are (ie, if you shoot a 200gr 460 load and a 500gr 500sw load, you'll probably notice a difference)
Pretty happy with my 460V. I bought it because I liked the idea of being able to shoot .45LC, .454 or .460. Fact is, though, that I always use .460 in it, so really, I might as well have bought a 500, given that I'm never taking advantage of the ability to use other calibers anyway. I've never tried a 500, but a part of me wishes I had bought one of those instead.... but no regrets. They're both VERY cool novelty guns.
Although if concealed carry was allowed....
Although if concealed carry was allowed....
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Johnn Peterson
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I have the 500 S&W in the big Smith double action. It comes with a set of rubber Hogue grips and you soon find, using the heavier bullets available and with max or near max loads, it has the ability to inflict pain, at both ends. Fitting it with a set of modified Jordon Trooper stocks made the recoil a little more bearable but it's still a 'handful' to say the least. Accuracy wise, everything I've put through it shoots well!! Not long ago, I also acquired a BFR, but in 45-70. As with a comparison between say, a double action 44 Smith and a 44 Ruger, I'd venture to say the recoil in a single action design of the Ruger is a little easier to handle. The single action grip design rolls up in your hand and absorbs some of the recoil whereas the double action grip frame pounds straight back.
From a standpoint of brand and/or quality, in my opinion, both the S&W and the BFR good and very comparable.
From a standpoint of brand and/or quality, in my opinion, both the S&W and the BFR good and very comparable.
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Johnn Peterson
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How right you are. There's any number of more appropriate handguns and calibres to start out with. I should've put more emphasis on that fact in my previous post. The 500, while impressive, is at the tail end of what should be acquired over time.
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I enjoyed my 460V while I had it. Shooting anything less than 460magnum was less than exciting. The weight of the revolver made the recoil of the other cals feel mild.
The Big Boom and Holy Shyt factor got old after a few range trips. That said....I've been eyeing a Magnum Research BFR
The Big Boom and Holy Shyt factor got old after a few range trips. That said....I've been eyeing a Magnum Research BFR
That is a good point. I find even the short barreled Ruger SBH much easier on the hand than longer barreled 29/629s or Redhawks. The SA frames naturally roll up in my hands. The back straps on DAs tend to pound my hands after a short while.
At least one company makes them. Not cheap though.
https://www.alflahertys.com/collect...hunter-black-finish-with-scope-mount-m8918-21
THIS IS SO COOL then i saw the price. Yeah no. LOL
This is not my 1st handgun. I just want the big dog.
At the same time you've just bought the world's best reason to also buy a reloading outfit. Back when I had a Thompson Center Encore chambered in 500S&W Mag I was able to reload for roughly 80 cents a round. Prices are up on components now but you can likely still find 350gn jacketed bullets and reload for a bit less than a buck per shot.
