Lindcott Armory Compare / .460 Weatherby Magnum vs .505 Gibbs
Cartridge comparison
.460 Weatherby Magnum vs .505 Gibbs
.460 Weatherby Magnum is faster (2,700 vs 2,300 fps); .460 Weatherby Magnum carries more energy (8,100 vs 6,200 ft·lb).
.460 Weatherby Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.505 Gibbs →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .460 Weatherby Magnum | .505 Gibbs | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1958 | 1911 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.458″ | 0.505″ |
| Case length | 2.913″ | 2.76″ |
| Velocity | 2,600–2,700 fps | 2,150–2,300 fps |
| Energy | 6,760–8,100 ft·lb | 5,400–6,200 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 39,000 psi |
| Recoil | 75–100 ft·lb | 75–100 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 300 yd | 200 yd |
FAQs
- Is .460 Weatherby Magnum faster than .505 Gibbs?
- .460 Weatherby Magnum is faster — up to 2,700 fps versus 2,300 fps.
- Does .460 Weatherby Magnum hit harder than .505 Gibbs?
- .460 Weatherby Magnum carries more muzzle energy (8,100 vs 6,200 ft·lb).