460s&w factory ammo

BoogieMan · October 28, 2013, 12:46 PM

I have been trying to find time to develop a load for my 460xvr 8-3/8 to use this season on whitetail and hopefully a black bear. I have all the components I just dont have the time to do the job as of now. Can someone recommend a good factory load for the job? Options might be good as availability of loads is questionable. I am very pleased with the performance of the 200gr Hornady on paper but Im told they make a poor hunting round due to fragmentation.
Shots will likely be under 150yds on 100-120lb (FD) deer. Bear is secondary as Im not expecting it.

davlandrum · October 28, 2013, 03:19 PM

Sorry if this is bringing up a dead thread - delete if it is.

I have had excellent results with both the Hornady and the Federal Premium Vital shock.

Doyle · October 28, 2013, 10:05 PM

You might want to try the Federal Fusions. I've had great luck with Fusions in other calibers. I know they aren't loaded as hot as the Hornadys are though.

October 28, 2013, 12:46 PM	#1
BoogieMan Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2012 Location: South Jersey Posts: 2,217	460s&w factory ammo I have been trying to find time to develop a load for my 460xvr 8-3/8 to use this season on whitetail and hopefully a black bear. I have all the components I just dont have the time to do the job as of now. Can someone recommend a good factory load for the job? Options might be good as availability of loads is questionable. I am very pleased with the performance of the 200gr Hornady on paper but Im told they make a poor hunting round due to fragmentation. Shots will likely be under 150yds on 100-120lb (FD) deer. Bear is secondary as Im not expecting it. __________________ Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the good intentions of those who create it. Milton Freidman "If you find yourself in a fair fight,,, Your tactics suck"- Unknown

October 28, 2013, 03:19 PM	#2
davlandrum Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2006 Location: Lane County Oregon Posts: 2,547	Sorry if this is bringing up a dead thread - delete if it is. I have had excellent results with both the Hornady and the Federal Premium Vital shock. __________________ U.S Army, Retired Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have a right to do and what is right to do. -Potter Stewart

October 28, 2013, 10:05 PM	#3
Doyle Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2007 Location: Rainbow City, Alabama Posts: 7,167	You might want to try the Federal Fusions. I've had great luck with Fusions in other calibers. I know they aren't loaded as hot as the Hornadys are though.