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Cartridge comparison

.45 Raptor vs .460 S&W Magnum

.45 Raptor and .460 S&W Magnum are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.45 Raptor.460 S&W Magnum
TypeRifleRevolver
Introduced20142003
Bullet diameter0.452″0.4524″
Case length1.8″1.8″
Max pressure40,000 psi65,000 psi
Recoil18–28 ft·lb55–75 ft·lb
Effective range250 yd200 yd

Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.

Case profiles, to scale

Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.

ToolOverlay .45 Raptor and .460 S&W Magnum trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare