.460 Weatherby Magnum
| .460 Weatherby Magnum | |
|---|---|
| general information | |
| caliber | .460 Weatherby Magnum |
| Sleeve shape | Belt sleeve |
| Dimensions | |
| Sleeve shoulder ⌀ | 14.22 mm |
| Sleeve neck ⌀ | 12.22 mm |
| Floor ⌀ | 11.63 mm |
| Cartridge bottom ⌀ | 15.32 mm |
| Sleeve length | 73.99 mm |
| Cartridge length | 95.25 mm |
| Weights | |
| Bullet weight | 29.2 g (450 grain ) |
| Powder weight | 7.45 g |
| Technical specifications | |
| Speed v 0 | 811 m / s |
| Max. Gas pressure | 4400 bar |
| Bullet energy E 0 | 9584 J. |
| Lists on the subject | |
The .460 Weatherby Magnum is a rifle cartridge developed by Roy Weatherby in 1958 . This is just a .378 Weatherby Magnum cartridge that has been adapted for the 11.6 mm (.458) caliber.
The .460 is one of the most powerful hunting ammunition currently available. They are available with different types of bullets and powder charges. A .460 Weatherby is in the E 0 range of 9,500 to 11,000 joules with 500 grs bullets. Due to the enormous recoil , however, weaker cartridges are often fired. It is not uncommon for the shooter to be injured by the recoil, which is particularly caused by the telescopic sight. For this reason, it is best to shoot with a .460 rifle without a scope.
Although the .460 would be predestined for hunting big game due to its enormous penetration, it is rarely used there as a first weapon. It is mostly used by professional hunting guides when it is necessary to shoot escaping game. A brand new cartridge costs between six and twelve euros.
Reception in literature
The effect of this caliber is described in detail in the novel Sprengstoff ( Stephen King under the pseudonym Richard Bachmann). Protagonist Barton George Dawes shoots it in a showdown against the police.