Finally got the chance to lite the .460 S&W today and believe me it is a handfull even shooting the Hornady factory loads of 200 grain SST's which are actually light for caliber but make NO mistake,this is a 2 handed endeavor unless your a Hulk Hogan type of person.Also fired some handloads of Speer 260 grain J.H.P. ahead of 42.0 grains of H-4227 (101-102 % load density) and some Hornady 250 grain SST's ahead of 39.0 grains H-4227(100 % load density).These 250 grain SST's required a cannelure be applied using a tool from CH4D as this bullet was intended for muzzleloading which worked great allowing no bullet crawl due to recoil.Unfortunately I was unable to record any instrumental velocities from my Pro-Chrono as low temps in the range must have rendered it useless.Don't think I'd like to try this without the brake in place as it works REAL good.The use of some type of shooting glove for most of us is a welcome addition but the Hogue Sorbathane grip is very effective also.This long ranger would and will be very effective on deer or larger critters when scoped as the front sight covers too much way out there.Stay tuned.
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Johnn Peterson
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I have a .500 and you're right, both are a 'handfull'. Welcome to the world of thr X Frame!
Thanks for the welcome.I must admit there was some degree of uncertainty as to how much of a muzzle rise would result even when using the light for caliber 200 grain factory load and surprisingly not much more with the 250 grainers.I think much of the guns' user friendly design plays a big role in recoil reduction considering its hefty weight,the very effective muzzle brake, barrel length and the Hogue sorbathane grip which covers that part of the grip frame contact to the web of the hand.I'll be trying to aquire some hard cast lead bullets for deep penetration loads which will no doubt raise the level of discomfort.It kind of reminds me of how my first .44 mag beat me up back in the early '70's with a M-29-2 S&W ,6 1/2" barrel and those Goncalo Alves grips that left pieces of flesh in the sharp checkering.
Johnn Peterson
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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On the .500 with the hotter loads using the heavier bullets, the hump area of the grip frame caused a lot of discomfort, even with the Hogue grips. The rubber of the Hogue grips in that area is really thin so I modified an old set of Herritt Jordon Trooper stocks I had for my N frame S&W. It's still a handful but bareable. I guess the modified grips spread the pain over a bigger area.
The rubber of the Hogue grips in that area is really thin so I modified an old set of Herritt Jordon Trooper stocks I had for my N frame S&W. It's still a handful but bareable. I guess the modified grips spread the pain over a bigger area.
I've read reviews of the .460 S&W that said that you need to replace the barrel every 1200-1400rds because the high pressure gas erodes the back of the barrel.
I am new to revolvers. S&W recommends sending it to them to re-barrel. Is there a Gunsmith in Canada that can get a factory .460 S&W barrel and replace it? I'm thinking Gunnar from Armco maybe???
I am new to revolvers. S&W recommends sending it to them to re-barrel. Is there a Gunsmith in Canada that can get a factory .460 S&W barrel and replace it? I'm thinking Gunnar from Armco maybe???
Thanks for that piece of info regarding the article you read on barrel life and the recommendation for replacement but honestly I seriously doubt that I'll put that many maximum loads through it as it is a high performance cartridge to the extreme of controlabililty and as got it for future stateside whitetail hunting.My plan is to handload milder loads with the .454 Casull case for range practice and familiararity of the revolver.This will also help defray the cost of shooting a gun like this one and was an important factor in my choosing the .460 over the .500 S&W. When I did some research on both cartridges my immediate impression was that 50 caliber bullets are almost twice the price of .45 cal bullets.
Thanks and Regards
Thanks and Regards
"I've read reviews of the .460 S&W that said that you need to replace the barrel every 1200-1400rds because the high pressure gas erodes the back of the barrel."
Apparently the review I read was full of crap. I emailed S&W to ask about this and to ask how long a barrel would last if I shot only 454Casull and 45 Colt. Here is the response:
"Sir, that is not true. Some of our customers have over 3,000 rounds through it without any problems."... Frank Branchesi
That tells me that if I shoot mostly 454Casull and 45 Colt the gun will last a life time or until the Communists in this country ban it - which ever comes first.
When the Toried win the next election, I am going to celebrate by buying one of these.
Apparently the review I read was full of crap. I emailed S&W to ask about this and to ask how long a barrel would last if I shot only 454Casull and 45 Colt. Here is the response:
"Sir, that is not true. Some of our customers have over 3,000 rounds through it without any problems."... Frank Branchesi
That tells me that if I shoot mostly 454Casull and 45 Colt the gun will last a life time or until the Communists in this country ban it - which ever comes first.
When the Toried win the next election, I am going to celebrate by buying one of these.
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Youse guys gotta be masochists!
The reasons why some shooters prefer or like one gun or cartridge is purely a personal one and much the same were it a souped up hot rod compared to a regular 4 door sedan.Having that much horsepower in a car or a firearm is to say that we may not ever use it all but just having access to it is the reality.Have you ever had a really fast car or knew someone that did but rarely pushed it to the limit is a fair comparison.The other issue here is also the fact that a vintage automobile or a rare firearm can and does bring some big monetary returns.I just watched the Barret-Jackson auto auction where a late '60s Dodge sold for a whopping U.S. $500,000.00.So you see there's more to it than just the machismo of it all.Rare guns have a good return also.
