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460 S&W Magnum Load Data & Ballistics Calculator

Estimate chamber pressure and muzzle velocity for the 460 S&W Magnum with the free, in-browser MyLoads internal-ballistics simulator. The figures below are illustrative estimates from a physics model — not a recommended recipe. Always cross-check a current published loading manual.

460 S&W Magnum reference

Maximum average pressure (MAP)65,000 psi
Nominal case capacity60.0 gr H₂O
Groove / bullet diameter0.452 in (11.48 mm)

Example simulation illustrative

Bullet
Hornady 0.452 300 gr XTP Mag
Powder
Winchester W296
Charge
38 gr
Barrel
6 in

Muzzle velocity

1,555 fps

Peak chamber pressure (interval, ±10% burn-rate)

38,261 – 45,930 – 53,526 psi

nominal is 71% of the 65,000 psi maximum average pressure

Illustrative example — every figure here is an estimate and can be wrong. Always consult a current published loading manual, and never trust these numbers on their own.

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