Is .458 Winchester Magnum faster than .460 Weatherby Magnum?

.460 Weatherby Magnum is faster — up to 2,700 fps versus 2,240 fps.

Does .458 Winchester Magnum hit harder than .460 Weatherby Magnum?

.460 Weatherby Magnum carries more muzzle energy (8,100 vs 5,570 ft·lb).

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.458 Winchester Magnum vs .460 Weatherby Magnum

.460 Weatherby Magnum is faster (2,700 vs 2,240 fps); .460 Weatherby Magnum carries more energy (8,100 vs 5,570 ft·lb); .458 Winchester Magnum recoils less.

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	.458 Winchester Magnum	.460 Weatherby Magnum
Type	Rifle	Rifle
Introduced	1956	1958
Bullet ⌀	0.458″	0.458″
Case length	2.5″	2.913″
Velocity	2,050–2,240 fps	2,600–2,700 fps
Energy	5,336–5,570 ft·lb	6,760–8,100 ft·lb
Max pressure	60,000 psi	65,000 psi
Recoil	60–80 ft·lb	75–100 ft·lb
Eff. range	150 yd	300 yd

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Is .458 Winchester Magnum faster than .460 Weatherby Magnum?: .460 Weatherby Magnum is faster — up to 2,700 fps versus 2,240 fps.
Does .458 Winchester Magnum hit harder than .460 Weatherby Magnum?: .460 Weatherby Magnum carries more muzzle energy (8,100 vs 5,570 ft·lb).