I took the dive

BoogieMan · January 12, 2013, 04:01 PM

My first revolver. I have several SA but I really wanted something to hunt with. This should drop anything that swims, flys or runs on 4 legs. Now I just have to wait out the delivery and permit.
.460 S&W with 10" barrel

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/w...layErrorView_Y

I have 2 permits coming. I will probably also look for a blued model 27 for more frequent shooting. Or maybe something of the wall like a mosin revolver.

buck460XVR · January 12, 2013, 04:15 PM

Enjoy. The .460 really shines when one reloads for it. Reloading also makes it affordable to shoot regularly.

BoogieMan · January 12, 2013, 04:24 PM

Once I gwet rolling I might contact you for some recipe'

codefour · January 12, 2013, 05:51 PM

I have a 8 3/8 S&W 460. I love it. I know a lot of members bash it but it is extremely versatile IF you handload for it. I only use 460 cases and just down load them. I load 300 grain LSWC at 1200 fps to 300g XTP mags at 1900 fps. I am still experimenting with it. I'm going to try some 360 or 395 grain flat nose bullets next.

It's a great and versatile platform to load for. They are just BIG guns but that does not bother me. I love hunting with it but got skunked the last two years in California.

If ya need recipe help just PM me.

Meeteetse · January 13, 2013, 04:50 PM

Did it come with a gun bearer?

Good gun, enjoy!!

BoogieMan · January 13, 2013, 09:49 PM

I only get to hunt PA for sure every year but my luck has been fair over the years. I will definitely continue to bring my 30-06 rifle for a few more years until I am completely confident at 150 yds with a pistol. Right now I wouldn't try a crack at a whitetail over 50-60 yds. I plan on scopeing the XVR. Thinking a fixed 4x or 6x Leopold. Any recommendations?

January 12, 2013, 04:01 PM	#1
BoogieMan Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2012 Location: South Jersey Posts: 2,217	I took the dive My first revolver. I have several SA but I really wanted something to hunt with. This should drop anything that swims, flys or runs on 4 legs. Now I just have to wait out the delivery and permit. .460 S&W with 10" barrel http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/w...layErrorView_Y I have 2 permits coming. I will probably also look for a blued model 27 for more frequent shooting. Or maybe something of the wall like a mosin revolver. __________________ 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

January 12, 2013, 04:24 PM	#3
BoogieMan Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2012 Location: South Jersey Posts: 2,217	Once I gwet rolling I might contact you for some recipe' __________________ 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

January 13, 2013, 04:50 PM	#5
Meeteetse Member Join Date: January 1, 2012 Location: Wyoming - Texas Posts: 69	Did it come with a gun bearer? Good gun, enjoy!! __________________ All it takes for tyranny to succeed is for good men to do nothing.

January 13, 2013, 09:49 PM	#6
BoogieMan Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2012 Location: South Jersey Posts: 2,217	I only get to hunt PA for sure every year but my luck has been fair over the years. I will definitely continue to bring my 30-06 rifle for a few more years until I am completely confident at 150 yds with a pistol. Right now I wouldn't try a crack at a whitetail over 50-60 yds. I plan on scopeing the XVR. Thinking a fixed 4x or 6x Leopold. Any recommendations? __________________ 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

January 12, 2013, 04:15 PM	#2
buck460XVR Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2006 Posts: 4,342	Enjoy. The .460 really shines when one reloads for it. Reloading also makes it affordable to shoot regularly.

January 12, 2013, 05:51 PM	#4
codefour Senior Member Join Date: April 2, 2012 Posts: 114	I have a 8 3/8 S&W 460. I love it. I know a lot of members bash it but it is extremely versatile IF you handload for it. I only use 460 cases and just down load them. I load 300 grain LSWC at 1200 fps to 300g XTP mags at 1900 fps. I am still experimenting with it. I'm going to try some 360 or 395 grain flat nose bullets next. It's a great and versatile platform to load for. They are just BIG guns but that does not bother me. I love hunting with it but got skunked the last two years in California. If ya need recipe help just PM me.