Lindcott Armory Compare / .460 S&W Magnum vs .500 S&W Magnum
Cartridge comparison
.460 S&W Magnum vs .500 S&W Magnum
.460 S&W Magnum is faster (2,300 vs 1,900 fps); .500 S&W Magnum carries more energy (2,900 vs 2,500 ft·lb); .460 S&W Magnum recoils less.
.460 S&W Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.500 S&W Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .460 S&W Magnum | .500 S&W Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Revolver |
| Introduced | 2003 | 2003 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.452″ | 0.5″ |
| Case length | 1.8″ | 1.625″ |
| Velocity | 1,500–2,300 fps | 1,200–1,900 fps |
| Energy | 1,200–2,500 ft·lb | 1,500–2,900 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 60,000 psi |
| Recoil | 55–75 ft·lb | 65–90 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 200 yd | 200 yd |
FAQs
- Is .460 S&W Magnum faster than .500 S&W Magnum?
- .460 S&W Magnum is faster — up to 2,300 fps versus 1,900 fps.
- Does .460 S&W Magnum hit harder than .500 S&W Magnum?
- .500 S&W Magnum carries more muzzle energy (2,900 vs 2,500 ft·lb).