S&W .460 Magnum

[Jamie]

What diameter bullets are you guys using for this little gem? Also, any pet loads that you particularly like? I just got around to cleaning up the reloading bench and decided to get started on some fun loads for the .460, but wanted some ideas to start with. All I have at the moment are .45 caliber bullets:

Hornady-
.451 diameter 230 gr FMJ-RN

.452 diameter 240 gr XTP/MAG

.452 diameter 250 gr HP/XTP

Winchester-
bulk 230 gr JHP (notched) that actually measure .4495 on average

I also wanted to load up some .45 Long Colt to fire out of the same gun if anyone has any hot loads for that.

For powder, all I have at the moment is Bullseye, H110, Reloader 15, Blue Dot, IMR 4061, and IMR 3031.

My reloading manuals (I have 4) have next to nothing listed for this round, and I've been striking out online too.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

 

[Bugs100]

I don't know if this will help you but this what I found..

240gr XTP 46.5 gr h110 1,700 fps CCI LR


240gr XTP Mag 48.5 gr H110 2,254 fps 2.160" Win LRM
Suggested starting load: 43.7 gr
10.7" barrel



250gr XTP 39.2 gr Lil’Gun 1,681 fps Fed LR
8 3/8" barrel


250gr XTP 53.3 gr H110 2,088 fps Fed LR
8 3/8" barrel


250gr XPB 41.5 gr H110 2,133 fps 2.2" Win LRM
Suggested starting load: 37.4 gr
10.7" barrel, Barnes XPB bullet.
Pressure: 56,800


250gr XPB 42.0 gr Lil’Gun 2,044 fps 2.2" Win LRM
Suggested starting load: 37.8 gr
10.7" barrel, Barnes XPB bullet.
Pressure: 43,600 PSI

 

[Patriot]

What diameter bullets are you guys using for this little gem? Also, any pet loads that you particularly like? I just got around to cleaning up the reloading bench and decided to get started on some fun loads for the .460, but wanted some ideas to start with. All I have at the moment are .45 caliber bullets:

Hornady-
.451 diameter 230 gr FMJ-RN

.452 diameter 240 gr XTP/MAG

.452 diameter 250 gr HP/XTP

Winchester-
bulk 230 gr JHP (notched) that actually measure .4495 on average

I also wanted to load up some .45 Long Colt to fire out of the same gun if anyone has any hot loads for that.

For powder, all I have at the moment is Bullseye, H110, Reloader 15, Blue Dot, IMR 4061, and IMR 3031.

My reloading manuals (I have 4) have next to nothing listed for this round, and I've been striking out online too.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

Go here: http://www.accuratepowder.com/reloading.htm

and download this: http://www.accuratepowder.com/data/Accurate v322 web publication.pdf

and it has various loads for the .460 S&W. None of your powders though. You might
try the websites of the vendors of your powder supply. I'm sure they have some loads
listed.

 

[EddieCoyle]

I load it.

For light loads:
http://northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=380215&postcount=1

Also, click the link in my sig line, then click the link for "Loading the .500 & .460 Magnum"

 

[Jamie]

I don't know if this will help you but this what I found..

240gr XTP 46.5 gr h110 1,700 fps CCI LR


240gr XTP Mag 48.5 gr H110 2,254 fps 2.160" Win LRM
Suggested starting load: 43.7 gr
10.7" barrel



250gr XTP 39.2 gr Lil’Gun 1,681 fps Fed LR
8 3/8" barrel


250gr XTP 53.3 gr H110 2,088 fps Fed LR
8 3/8" barrel


250gr XPB 41.5 gr H110 2,133 fps 2.2" Win LRM
Suggested starting load: 37.4 gr
10.7" barrel, Barnes XPB bullet.
Pressure: 56,800


250gr XPB 42.0 gr Lil’Gun 2,044 fps 2.2" Win LRM
Suggested starting load: 37.8 gr
10.7" barrel, Barnes XPB bullet.
Pressure: 43,600 PSI

Thank you! These are the ones from Handloads.Com, right? I just found that one a little while ago, still looking for more for comparisons sake. I try to find at least 3 or 4 sources before working up any load as I'm still fairly new to this and I'm trying not to turn myself into a statistic.

 

[Bugs100]

Your right Sir, those are from Handloaders.com. Great site..

I usally print out Handloaders.com data for the powder I have and then compare it to my books and the powder companies.

 

[Jamie]

I load it.

For light loads:
http://northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=380215&postcount=1

Also, click the link in my sig line, then click the link for "Loading the .500 & .460 Magnum"

Thanks Jim, very nice site. You have an amusing writing style! Tons of good info on there. I appreciate it.

Jamie