Weatherby Select Plus 460 Weatherby Magnum rifle ammunition (brand part no. B460450TSX) loads a 450-grain Barnes TSX bullet at 2660 fps, generating roughly 7,072 ft-lbs of muzzle energy for hunters who need Weatherby’s flattest-shooting, hardest-hitting cartridge on the biggest game. Select Plus is Weatherby’s flagship ammunition line, pairing its proprietary magnum cases with bullet options from top makers including Barnes, Hornady, Swift, Berger, and Nosler, so there’s a load matched to nearly any hunting situation. The Barnes TSX is an all-copper, lead-free expanding bullet built for deep penetration with near-100% weight retention, ideal for a first, expanding shot on dangerous or heavy game. For 460 Weatherby Magnum hunters who want factory ammunition that matches handload performance, this rifle ammunition from Weatherby is built for exactly that.
Key Specifications
- The chambering is 460 Weatherby Magnum, one of the most powerful commercial rifle cartridges available.
- The bullet weighs 450 grains, a proven dangerous-game weight for the cartridge.
- The bullet is a Barnes TSX, an all-copper, lead-free, expanding design.
- Muzzle velocity is rated at 2660 fps, extreme for a bullet this heavy.
- Muzzle energy runs about 7,072 ft-lbs, among the highest of any commercial rifle round.
- Case material is brass, built for full-power magnum pressures.
- Cost runs about $9.25 per round, in line with premium magnum safari ammunition.
- Each box holds 20 rounds, a standard dangerous-game hunting box count.
- This load is part of Weatherby’s Select Plus line, pairing proprietary magnum cases with premium bullets from top makers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Barnes TSX bullet? An all-copper, lead-free expanding bullet built for deep penetration with near-100% weight retention.
How much energy does this load generate? About 7,072 ft-lbs at the muzzle, among the most powerful commercial rifle cartridges available.
What is Select Plus? Weatherby’s premium factory ammunition line, pairing its magnum cases with bullets from top makers like Barnes, Hornady, Swift, Berger, and Nosler.
Buy the Weatherby Select Plus 460 Weatherby Magnum 450gr Barnes TSX Rifle Ammunition
Few cartridges hit as hard as 460 Weatherby Magnum, and pairing that power with a proven Barnes TSX expanding bullet makes this Select Plus loading a serious option for the heaviest game on earth. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your door.
| Caliber/Gauge | 460 WBY Mag |
|---|---|
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 9.25 |
| Grains | 450 gr |
| Manufacturer | Weatherby |
| Manufacturer Part Number | B460450TSX |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 747115415878 |







