The 460 goes to the range...

[Jst1mr]

Went to the range the other day for the "maiden voyage" of my S&W .460 XVR (8 3/8"). Was happy to have the place to myself, as I didn't know what to expect of myself or the gun. Zeroed in a few at 25 yds ( the Hornady 200grs at ~2300fps, which is all I could find/afford locally!) Recoil is certainly noticeable, NOT unpleasant but rather exhilirating (I'm a big guy and I love this stuff!) What the heck, set up the 100yd target. Now I was truly disappointed to be at the range by myself, as my first attempt netted a three-shot 1 1/2" group about two inches wide right and a half inch high. Hey, maybe this is routine stuff for some of you guys, but to achieve that at 100yds with open sights...hey, I was EXCITED. I love this gun already, and thanks to Redhawk1 for consistently singing the praise of this piece!!!

 

[Redhawk1]

Sounds like you are hooked now, all you have to do is get into reloading and the real fun begins.
The S&W 460 Mag is a great round. Keep us informed as to your progress in the future.

 

[ClemY]

I have a 500. These canons seem to be very accurate. Enjoy.

 

[Lazuris]

+1 to the 460. Every time i shoot it it brings a huge smile to my face. My personal favorite load is a 395g gc from cast performance with 32g of h-110 moving about 1600fps. Also 360g gc from cast performance w/ 37g h-110 @ about 1800 fps. I just like movin a huge hunk of metal at screamin speeds.

 

[Z71]

Just don't get any part of your body next to the cylinder gap!

I've seen pics and heard storys of a couple incidents in which these guns destroyed peoples thumbs!

Pics were gruesome!

 

[Rampant_Colt]

I was easily hitting 5gal buckets with open sights at 90 and 100 yards with the Hornady SST load.

The best advice i can give to enjoy your .460 shooting session is to wear a shooting glove. I'm too cheap to buy one so i use my mountainbiking glove

 

[barbarian]

+2 to the 460. I had mine out yesterday. Hadn't shot the 460 since last October because indoor range doesn't allow it. I had forgotten what a hoot this thing is to shot. The muzzle blast, flash, and the HEAT from the round going off is something to experience. It's a great round. Now to buy some dies and start reloading.

Congrats! Have fun with yours and stay safe!!

Barbarian

 

[Downrange]

I'm impressed. I can barely hold that kind of group with a scoped rifle! Incredible handgun shooting, imo. Congrats.