Lindcott Armory Compare / .460 Weatherby Magnum vs .500 Jeffery
Cartridge comparison
.460 Weatherby Magnum vs .500 Jeffery
.460 Weatherby Magnum is faster (2,700 vs 2,500 fps); .500 Jeffery recoils less.
.460 Weatherby Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.500 Jeffery →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .460 Weatherby Magnum | .500 Jeffery | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1958 | 1920 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.458″ | 0.51″ |
| Case length | 2.913″ | 2.756″ |
| Velocity | 2,600–2,700 fps | 2,350–2,500 fps |
| Energy | 6,760–8,100 ft·lb | 6,560–8,100 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 55,000 psi |
| Recoil | 75–100 ft·lb | 75–95 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 300 yd | 150 yd |
FAQs
- Is .460 Weatherby Magnum faster than .500 Jeffery?
- .460 Weatherby Magnum is faster — up to 2,700 fps versus 2,500 fps.