Handgun Cartridge Detail

Cartridge Specifications for Caliber: .460 S&W Mag

.460 S&W Magnum (.460 Smith & Wesson Magnum)

Specifications
Case Type:	Rimmed, straight
Introduced:	2005	Made For:	Revolver
Cart Len:	2.290-in	Case Len:	1.800-in
Case Dia:	0.504-in	Bul Dia:	0.453-in

Ballistics measured with:
8.375-inch revolver barrel

Cartridge Variants
	Weight	Velocity	Energy
From:	200 gr	2200 ft/sec	2149 ft-lbs
To	395 gr	1525 ft/sec	2040 ft-lbs

Cartridge Used in Database
Weight	Velocity	Energy
300 gr	1750 ft/sec	2040 ft-lbs

Rankings for Cartridge Used in Database
PF:	525000	TKO:	33.938

Description:

This cartridge is a lengthened, more powerful version of the .454 Casull. Revolvers that fire .460 S&W are usually also capable of firing the less powerful .454 Casull and .45 Colt rounds. The .460 cartridge achieves high velocities by operating at pressures normally reserved for magnum rifle cartridges. This cartridge is typically used for hunting medium to large game.