Price of Reloading for 460 vs 500

Timbow · February 18, 2009, 02:13 PM

I'm wanting to get one of these monster revolvers but can't decide which one I want. For those of you that reload for either or both, what does it cost per round for each and which is the better option all in all? Thanks.

Apache6 · February 18, 2009, 08:43 PM

I am reloading a 700 gr. bullet for the 500 and it only uses 26.0 gr. of H110. But what a load! WOW!

HOGGHEAD · February 18, 2009, 08:54 PM

Learn how to cast your own bullets and you problem is solved. After you buy your brass and mold you should be able to shoot 700-800 rounds for under $100. I can load about 500 45-70, and 1,000 44 magnums for $100. However I am a bit of a professional lead scrounger. Tom.

Sevens · February 18, 2009, 11:02 PM

I don't own either, I can't see myself ever owning either... just don't have a use for such a caliber. But it seems to me that given the most expensive part of any handloaded round is usually the bullet, the .460 is likely to be much easier and cheaper to reload, given that there are other calibers that uses the .45 bullets. The .50 on the other hand, are scarce, and used only in what, .500 Mag and .50 AE?

Go for the one with the wider range of bullets.

I load, shoot and love 10mm. It's not a popular caliber... but if it weren't for .40 S&W, and all the bullets that continue to sell because of .40 S&W, life as a 10mm hand loader is much, much easier than it otherwise would be.

markr · February 19, 2009, 10:14 AM

For one thing, the .460 pistol is more versatile in that it will shoot three different bullets; .460, .454 Casull, and .45 Colt.

recoil freak · February 19, 2009, 10:35 AM

Timbow, you did not state what this new toy will be used for. I own the 460 XVR and 2 - 500 Performance Center Smiths. Hands down the 460 will be cheaper to load than the 500 but beware. My 460 is very accurate when shooting the 460 round. Mediocre shooting the 454 Casull. And is horrible shooting the 45 Colt so don't let this "assumed" versatility influence your buying decision. On the other hand if you want raw horse power the 500 is the way to go and is every bit as accurate as the 460 at typical handgun ranges. With the 350gr Sierra JHP over Hodgdon Lil'Gun I am knocking at the door of 2000fps, that's some flat shootin for a bullet that size

Timbow · February 19, 2009, 10:41 AM

I will probably do a little hunting with it (mostly deer) but I am mainly getting it because I want a hand cannon. I really don't care about shooting 454 or 45 Colt through it as I have other guns for that and the ammo isn't much less expensive as the 460's.

HAMMER1DOWN · February 19, 2009, 11:41 AM

Recoil Freak, what powder charge do you use i use the same combo of bullet and powder but mine are shot out of a 4 inch version

markr · February 19, 2009, 02:44 PM

Recoil Freak (Great Name)
Why do you suppose .454 Casull and .45 Colt are so inconsistant in the .460?

Another caveat of shooting .45 Colt in those big guns: I've shot .45 Colt in my .454 and it is fairly boring. It was like "Did a bullet even come out?"

February 18, 2009, 02:13 PM	#1
Timbow Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2008 Posts: 167	Price of Reloading for 460 vs 500 I'm wanting to get one of these monster revolvers but can't decide which one I want. For those of you that reload for either or both, what does it cost per round for each and which is the better option all in all? Thanks.

February 18, 2009, 08:54 PM	#3
HOGGHEAD Senior Member Join Date: April 2, 2008 Location: Rivesville, WV Posts: 637	Simple solution Learn how to cast your own bullets and you problem is solved. After you buy your brass and mold you should be able to shoot 700-800 rounds for under $100. I can load about 500 45-70, and 1,000 44 magnums for $100. However I am a bit of a professional lead scrounger. Tom.

February 18, 2009, 11:02 PM	#4
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	I don't own either, I can't see myself ever owning either... just don't have a use for such a caliber. But it seems to me that given the most expensive part of any handloaded round is usually the bullet, the .460 is likely to be much easier and cheaper to reload, given that there are other calibers that uses the .45 bullets. The .50 on the other hand, are scarce, and used only in what, .500 Mag and .50 AE? Go for the one with the wider range of bullets. I load, shoot and love 10mm. It's not a popular caliber... but if it weren't for .40 S&W, and all the bullets that continue to sell because of .40 S&W, life as a 10mm hand loader is much, much easier than it otherwise would be. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

February 19, 2009, 10:14 AM	#5
markr Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2008 Location: Arsenal of Democracy Posts: 405	For one thing, the .460 pistol is more versatile in that it will shoot three different bullets; .460, .454 Casull, and .45 Colt. __________________ I like to make beer, bullets, and jerky.....but not at the same time. Washed up 11B1P

February 19, 2009, 10:35 AM	#6
recoil freak Member Join Date: February 17, 2009 Posts: 16	What wil you use it for? Timbow, you did not state what this new toy will be used for. I own the 460 XVR and 2 - 500 Performance Center Smiths. Hands down the 460 will be cheaper to load than the 500 but beware. My 460 is very accurate when shooting the 460 round. Mediocre shooting the 454 Casull. And is horrible shooting the 45 Colt so don't let this "assumed" versatility influence your buying decision. On the other hand if you want raw horse power the 500 is the way to go and is every bit as accurate as the 460 at typical handgun ranges. With the 350gr Sierra JHP over Hodgdon Lil'Gun I am knocking at the door of 2000fps, that's some flat shootin for a bullet that size

February 18, 2009, 08:43 PM	#2
Apache6 Member Join Date: December 8, 2007 Posts: 87	I am reloading a 700 gr. bullet for the 500 and it only uses 26.0 gr. of H110. But what a load! WOW!

February 19, 2009, 10:41 AM	#7
Timbow Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2008 Posts: 167	I will probably do a little hunting with it (mostly deer) but I am mainly getting it because I want a hand cannon. I really don't care about shooting 454 or 45 Colt through it as I have other guns for that and the ammo isn't much less expensive as the 460's.

February 19, 2009, 11:41 AM	#8
HAMMER1DOWN Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2008 Location: Close Enough to Canada to say "EH!!"... MT Posts: 418	Recoil Freak, what powder charge do you use i use the same combo of bullet and powder but mine are shot out of a 4 inch version

February 19, 2009, 02:44 PM	#9
markr Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2008 Location: Arsenal of Democracy Posts: 405	Recoil Freak (Great Name) Why do you suppose .454 Casull and .45 Colt are so inconsistant in the .460? Another caveat of shooting .45 Colt in those big guns: I've shot .45 Colt in my .454 and it is fairly boring. It was like "Did a bullet even come out?" __________________ I like to make beer, bullets, and jerky.....but not at the same time. Washed up 11B1P

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