Tinner, there aren't a lot of choices when you get into the 460. You have the Smiths, the Magnum Research BFR(which is what I have), and the TC Encore. That's all that is coming to me, maybe I'm missing something. i have the 10" barrel model, and yes it's heavy. With the scope it weighs in at 5.5 pounds emtpy. It's pushing 6 pounds loaded. Accuracy is very good if you do your part. However, these things are not easy to shoot, at least not for me. Recoil is severe and most people develop a flinch when shooting these. Mine seems fussy when it comes to accuracy and ammo. I did a lot of experimenting to find accurate loads. I have been able to shoot a 1" five shot group at 50 yards, but I can't do it consistantly.
One of the main things that attracted me to the 460 is the ability to shoot 45 Colt and 454. But I have noticed a significant drop in accuracy when I shoot those loads. So I just shoot 460 loads now. For full power loads, I use Lil Gun powder. For moderate loads(still more powerful than 454) I use IMR 4227 powder. And when I want to shoot light loads, I use Trail Boss powder with lead bullets. They are a hoot to shoot.
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