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.460 S&W Magnum

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Caliber Description

Popular Load Recipes

- Bullet: 200 gr Hornady FTX, Powder: Hodgdon H110 50.0 gr, Primer: CCI 350, COL: 2.210", Velocity: ~2200 fps
- Bullet: 240 gr XTP MAG, Powder: Hodgdon H110 48.0 gr, Primer: Federal 155, COL: 2.100", Velocity: ~1950 fps
- Bullet: 260 gr Hornady Interlock FP, Powder: Winchester 296 44.0 gr, Primer: CCI 350, COL: 2.100", Velocity: ~1850 fps
- Bullet: 300 gr Sierra JSP, Powder: Hodgdon Lil’Gun 42.0 gr, Primer: Federal 155, COL: 2.150", Velocity: ~1830 fps
- Bullet: 325 gr Hornady FTX, Powder: Hodgdon H110 41.0 gr, Primer: CCI 350, COL: 2.210", Velocity: ~1750 fps
- Bullet: 395 gr Cast Performance LFN GC, Powder: Hodgdon Lil’Gun 35.0 gr, Primer: Winchester LP, COL: 2.250", Velocity: ~1575 fps
- Bullet: 400 gr Cast LFN, Powder: Hodgdon H110 34.0 gr, Primer: Federal 150, COL: 2.245", Velocity: ~1550 fps
- Bullet: 300 gr Hornady XTP MAG, Powder: IMR 4227 37.0 gr, Primer: CCI 350, COL: 2.100", Velocity: ~1700 fps

All data should be crosschecked with the latest published reloading manuals—always start with the lowest published charge and work up while watching for pressure signs.

Cost per Reloaded Round

Technical Specifications

Safety Standard / Application

C.I.P. / Revolver / Pistol Caliber

Most Suitable Bullet Weights

160 - 296 Grains

Case Capacity / Average Charge

60 Grains of Water / 28.1 Grains

Average Muzzle Velocity / Energy

1644 fps / 1350 ft-lbf

Case Length / Max. C.O.L

1.79'' / 2.3''

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