Is .378 Weatherby Magnum faster than .460 Weatherby Magnum?

.378 Weatherby Magnum is faster — up to 3,180 fps versus 2,700 fps.

Does .378 Weatherby Magnum hit harder than .460 Weatherby Magnum?

.460 Weatherby Magnum carries more muzzle energy (8,100 vs 6,740 ft·lb).

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.378 Weatherby Magnum vs .460 Weatherby Magnum

.378 Weatherby Magnum is faster (3,180 vs 2,700 fps); .460 Weatherby Magnum carries more energy (8,100 vs 6,740 ft·lb); .378 Weatherby Magnum recoils less.

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	.378 Weatherby Magnum	.460 Weatherby Magnum
Type	Rifle	Rifle
Introduced	1953	1958
Bullet ⌀	0.375″	0.458″
Case length	2.913″	2.913″
Velocity	2,900–3,180 fps	2,600–2,700 fps
Energy	5,040–6,740 ft·lb	6,760–8,100 ft·lb
Max pressure	62,000 psi	65,000 psi
Recoil	50–70 ft·lb	75–100 ft·lb
Eff. range	400 yd	300 yd

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Is .378 Weatherby Magnum faster than .460 Weatherby Magnum?: .378 Weatherby Magnum is faster — up to 3,180 fps versus 2,700 fps.
Does .378 Weatherby Magnum hit harder than .460 Weatherby Magnum?: .460 Weatherby Magnum carries more muzzle energy (8,100 vs 6,740 ft·lb).