Lindcott Armory Compare / .450 Rigby vs .460 Weatherby Magnum
Cartridge comparison
.450 Rigby vs .460 Weatherby Magnum
.460 Weatherby Magnum is faster (2,700 vs 2,500 fps); .460 Weatherby Magnum carries more energy (8,100 vs 7,000 ft·lb); .450 Rigby recoils less.
.450 Rigby →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.460 Weatherby Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .450 Rigby | .460 Weatherby Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1995 | 1958 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.458″ | 0.458″ |
| Case length | 2.992″ | 2.913″ |
| Velocity | 2,300–2,500 fps | 2,600–2,700 fps |
| Energy | 5,900–7,000 ft·lb | 6,760–8,100 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 58,015 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | 55–75 ft·lb | 75–100 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 250 yd | 300 yd |
FAQs
- Is .450 Rigby faster than .460 Weatherby Magnum?
- .460 Weatherby Magnum is faster — up to 2,700 fps versus 2,500 fps.
- Does .450 Rigby hit harder than .460 Weatherby Magnum?
- .460 Weatherby Magnum carries more muzzle energy (8,100 vs 7,000 ft·lb).