Who has a .460 Weatherby Magnum?

[DRC458]

I do load light loads in my big guns for basically two reasons: 1) I just want to go play without breaking the bank and my shoulder; 2) to get some other folks to shoot it who would never dream of shooting such a 'big gun' full power load. I love to see the looks on their faces!

 

[AKguy1985]

I'm still wondering if I should have bought that Remington 788 in .458 win mag years ago at sportsworld. A friend of a friend got one in .375 H&H.

 

[Ryan500L]

The first big bore rifle I owned was a an old 98 Mauser that the gunsmith re-barreled to .458 Win mag and it was pretty light weight with a Ram Line synthetic stock. It had a 3x9 scope on it and the first time I shot it was off hand with 500gr factory loads and it wasn't as bad as I thought so I made a mistake and sat down at the bench and shot it, well the scope hit me between the eyes and the bridge of my nose and swelled up so needless to say I sent that one down the road. It was the worst kicking gun I have fired besides a Marlin guide gun in .457 Wild West magnum which is a lengthened .45-70 and loaded really hot. Those lever guns are just plain brutal because the stocks suck and there light.

 

[Jack Shootza 50]

Shooting light loads out of a monster like this is like bragging you unplugged some spark plugs on your Lamborghini so its more street friendly. To each their own, I guess.

Yes, but it's easier and cheaper to throttle down your Lambo that to hot-rod your Volkswagen.

 

[Jack Shootza 50]

Well I asked SSK for a little clarification since they offer work on No.1's

"We do not offer the 460 Wby as a caliber choice in the #1. It is a problem in that action."

Hmmmmmmm

Since JD Jones died they may be implementing new policies.

 

[Master Carper]

When did JD Jones die?

 

[Ryan500L]

Since JD Jones died they may be implementing new policies.

He died? I thought he just sold the business. Larry Kelly died a few years ago he owned Magna Port and his son is running it now.

 

[radarmonkey]

.460 Weatherby isn't bad. I had one and even my son at 14 didn't have a problem with the recoil. Which brings me to a story.

When my son was a young kidlet, I decided to show him that recoil really wasn't nothing to fret about. So, I took up a double barrel 12 gauge, stood up, placed it against my crotch, and pulled the triggers. I should have fired just one barrel. I really, REALLY should have fired just one barrel at a time. It took a bit for the tears and cursing to stop, and when I managing to uncurl from that fetal position my son seemed less than impressed. That was one of my, somewhat frequent, less-than-shining moments.

"Kidlet" is my new favorite word. Thank you.

 

[RickN]

I always wanted a Winchester 1886 in 50-110.

 

[Ryan500L]

I always wanted a Winchester 1886 in 50-110.

Thats a huge old gun! I think Tom Horn carried a 1876 in .45-60 and I picked up one at a show one time and it was all there