Short-lived Austrian dangerous game cartridge. Designed for Steyr's Scout rifle concept applied to dangerous game. Powerful but commercial failure.
Type: Rifle
Introduced: 1990, Austria
Parent case: None
Standardization: Proprietary
Bullet diameter: 0.458" (11.63 mm)
Case length: 2.756" (70 mm)
Overall length: 3.346" (85 mm)
Max pressure: 60,000 PSI
Rim type: Rimless
Primer: .50 BMG primer
Typical twist rate: 1:20
Muzzle velocity: 2300–2500 fps
Muzzle energy: 6000–7500 ft-lbs
Effective range: 300 yd
Common bullet weights: 500, 550 gr
Primary use: Hunting
Production status: Obsolete
Also known as: .460 Steyr Magnum · 11.7x70mm
History: Introduced by Steyr Mannlicher in 1990 as modern dangerous game cartridge. Used in the Steyr HS .460 rifle, a unique dangerous game rifle with forward-mounted scope. Designed to provide .458 Lott-class power in compact package. Commercial failure due to high cost and limited rifle availability. Discontinued in late 1990s. Rare and collectible today.
Notable firearms: Steyr HS .460
Similar cartridges: .458 Lott, .450 Rigby, .460 Weatherby