Rifle
500 grain
460 WEATHERBY MAGNUM Ballistics
BC: 0.295 · elk, moose, bear, large game
Key Performance Data
Muzzle Velocity
Muzzle Energy
Ballistic Coefficient
Bullet Drop
Velocity & Energy at Distance
Muzzle
100 yds
200 yds
Muzzle
100 yds
200 yds
460 WEATHERBY MAGNUM Overview
The460 WEATHERBY MAGNUMis a rifle cartridge firing a 500 grain bullet with a ballistic coefficient of 0.295. At the muzzle, it produces 2600 fps velocity and 7504 ft-lbs of energy.
Ballistics Table
| Distance | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft-lbs) | Bullet Drop (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 2600 | 7504 | 0.0 |
| 100 yards | 2309 | 5920 | -1.6 |
| 200 yards | 2038 | 4610 | -5.1 |
Performance Analysis
With a muzzle velocity of2600 fpsand muzzle energy of7504 ft-lbs, the 460 WEATHERBY MAGNUM is a powerful cartridge suitable for large game at reasonable distances.
The ballistic coefficient of0.295provides good performance at typical shooting distances.
Suitable Applications
This cartridge is commonly used for: elk, moose, bear, large game.
Velocity Retention
From muzzle to 200 yards, the 460 WEATHERBY MAGNUM retains 78.4% of its initial velocity and 61.4% of its muzzle energy.
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