How powerful is a 460 Weatherby?
Considered to be the world’s largest, most powerful shoulder-fired cartridge, the 460 shoots a 500 grain bullet at 2,600 fps, delivering an incredible 7,507 foot pounds of muzzle energy. That’s 50 percent more energy than the 458 Winchester.
What is the recoil on a 460 Weatherby?
Even with a 12 lb (5.4 kg) rifle (scope, base, rings and cartridges included) the recoil against the shooter’s shoulder is measured at 100 ft•lbf (140 J). Compare this to most rifles chambered in . 30-06 Springfield which develop an average of 20 ft•lbf (27 J) of free recoil.
What is stronger than a 50 BMG?
The trajectory, penetrating energy, and bullet design combination give the shooter a great advantage for long range shooting and big game hunting alike. One reason why the . 338 Lapua Magnum dominates the long range competition world is because it is more manageable than the . 50 BMG.
What was the first Weatherby cartridge?
.257 Weatherby Magnum
300 Weatherby Magnum, the . 257 Weatherby Magnum were the earliest cartridges introduced by Roy Weatherby. The original cartridges were formed using Winchester’s . 300 H&H Magnum (H&H Super 30) and was only available as a component from Weatherby.
What is considered a magnum round?
A magnum cartridge is a firearm cartridge with a larger case size than, or derived from, a similar cartridge of the same projectile (bullet) caliber and case shoulder shape. The term derives from the . 357 Magnum, the original cartridge with this designation.
When did Roy Weatherby make the 460 Weatherby Magnum?
The .460 Weatherby Magnum is a rifle cartridge, developed by Roy Weatherby in 1958. It is simply the .378 Weatherby Magnum necked up to accept the .458 inches (11.6 mm) bullet. This case is now made commercially from virgin brass.
Which is better a 460 Weatherby Magnum or a 458 Lott?
The .460 Weatherby Magnum has few peers for stopping dangerous African game. Compared to its contemporaries, the 460 Weatherby Magnum has more energy at 150 yards than the .458 Winchester Magnum does at the muzzle and at 100 yards more energy than the .458 Lott with factory ammunition.
How big is A.475 Weatherby Magnum bullet?
The .475 A&M Magnum is a .47 caliber (12 mm) wildcat cartridge designed by the Atkinson & Marquart Rifle Company of Prescott AZ. It is based on the .460 Weatherby Magnum necked up to accept a .475 in (12.1 mm) diameter bullet.
What’s the twist rate of a Weatherby Magnum?
Twist rate is given as 1 in 16 by Weatherby which would stabilize bullets up to 600-grain (39 g) and mono-metal bullets. Weatherby provides a six-groove contour No. 4 barrel for the .460 Weatherby Magnum. Ø land is given at .450 in (11.4 mm) and Ø groove is .458 in (11.6 mm).