Federal Barnes Expander Handgun .460 S&W Magnum 275gr is an all-copper hunting load that retains 100 percent of its weight (Federal part no. P460XB1). Federal publishes 1670 fps and 1703 ft-lbs from an 8.4-inch test barrel. The Barnes Expander is built for reliable expansion and accuracy, and it brings all-copper construction to the .460 S&W Magnum. It sits between the 260-grain Fusion and the 300-grain Swift A-Frame among Federal .460 S&W Magnum loads.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .460 S&W Magnum, which Federal lists as 460 S&W.
• Bullet weight is 275 grains, a middle weight for the .460 S&W.
• The bullet is the Barnes Expander, an all-copper design.
• Published muzzle velocity is 1670 fps, measured from a test barrel.
• The test barrel length is 8.4 inches, a revolver hunting length.
• Published muzzle energy is 1703 ft-lbs, a figure at the muzzle.
• Federal lists 100 percent weight retention for the all-copper bullet.
• The bullet is accurate with reliable expansion, per Federal.
• Federal lists the usage as big game.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a normal count for a premium hunting load.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bullet contain lead? The Barnes Expander is an all-copper bullet, so it has no lead core.

What barrel length was the velocity measured from? Federal lists an 8.4-inch test barrel for the published 1670 fps.

How much weight does the bullet keep? Federal states 100 percent weight retention.

Buy the Federal Barnes Expander Handgun .460 S&W Magnum 275gr, 20 Rounds

If you want an all-copper bullet in a .460 S&W Magnum revolver, the Barnes Expander is the load to try. See more handgun ammunition from Federal and order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping.