.460 S&W Magnum
The fastest production revolver round. Built for long-range handgun hunting of elk, moose and big bears.
Good for: Revolver, Hunting, Big game/bear
A typical factory load is a 300 gr FTX bullet at about 2,000 ft/s, with roughly 2,664 ft-lbs of energy at the muzzle.
Typical load
300 grFTX · 8.375" barrelMuzzle speed
2,000 ft/sMuzzle energy
2,664 ft-lbsTypical BC (G1)
≈ 0.20typical, varies by brandTwist rate
1:18.75Practical range
100–150 ydPoint-blank range
174 yd6" vital zoneRecommended platform
Heavy X-frame revolver with brakeVery heavy recoilOn the Handgun Cartridges chart
Made for
The fastest production revolver round. Built for long-range handgun hunting of elk, moose and big bears.
Typical load
300 grFTX · 8.375" barrel
Typical muzzle fps
2,000ft/s
Typical muzzle energy
2,664ft-lbs
Typical BC (G1)
≈ 0.20typical, varies by brand
Twist rate for typical load
1:18.75
Practical range
100–150 yd
MPBR (iron sights)
174 yd6" vital zone · Near zero 8 yd · Far zero 148 yd · Min PBR 0 yd · Max PBR 174 yd · Sight-in @25 1.22" high
Recommended platform
Heavy X-frame revolver with brakeVery heavy recoil
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Speed, energy and BC are typical figures for the listed load; real numbers vary by brand, lot and barrel length. Always check the ammo maker's data for your exact load.