Cartridge comparison
.460 Weatherby Magnum vs .505 Gibbs
.460 Weatherby Magnum and .505 Gibbs are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .460 Weatherby Magnum | .505 Gibbs | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1958 | 1911 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.458″ | 0.5051″ |
| Case length | 2.913″ | 3.15″ |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 39,000 psi |
| Recoil | 75–100 ft·lb | 75–100 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 300 yd | 150 yd |
Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.
Case profiles, to scale
Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.