What kind of performance and trajectory can I expect from the 255 grain JHP bullet out to 100 metres?

Fired from an 8.25-inch barrel, this 255 grain jacketed hollow point achieves a muzzle velocity of 1,759 fps and 1,751 ft·lbs of energy. When zeroed at 25 yards, the bullet drops approximately 3.4 inches at 100 yards while retaining about 1,152 ft·lbs of energy, though effective range is practically limited by heavy recoil and handgun sighting systems.

Is this 255 grain JHP ammunition suitable for hunting thick-skinned heavy game like large water buffalo?

No. While the 255 grain JHP delivers extreme velocity and controlled expansion ideal for medium-to-large game like deer and wild boar, its rapid expansion makes it ineffective for deep bone penetration on thick-skinned heavy game. For those heavier applications, non-expanding hard-cast flat-nose bullets between 300 and 395 grains are recommended instead.

What firearms are compatible with this Sellier & Bellot .460 S&W Magnum cartridge?

This ammunition must only be fired in modern handguns and rifles specifically chambered for the .460 Smith & Wesson Magnum, such as the S&W Model 460XVR or Magnum Research BFR. It must never be used in firearms chambered exclusively for .45 Colt or .454 Casull, even though a .460 S&W chamber can physically accept those shorter cartridges.

What are the legal requirements for purchasing handgun ammunition like this in Australia?

Ammunition sales in Australia are strictly regulated on a state-by-state basis. Because .460 S&W Magnum exceeds standard target handgun calibre restrictions in most jurisdictions, purchasing requires holding the appropriate firearms licence with the correct calibre entitlement and transacting through a licensed Australian firearms dealer.

460 SW Mag Ammo - S&B V312242

The Sellier & Bellot .460 S&W Magnum 255 Grain JHP ammunition is engineered for high-energy handgun hunting and wilderness defense. Featuring a 255-grain (16.50 g) Jacketed Hollow Point projectile with a CuZn 10 tombac jacket, this load combines rapid initial expansion with bore-fouling resistance. Tested from an 8¼-inch (212 mm) barrel, the cartridge generates a muzzle velocity of 1,759 fps (536 m/s) and delivers 1,751 ft·lbs (2,370 Joules) of muzzle energy. The load uses reloadable brass casings fitted with non-corrosive Boxer primers and carries an overall cartridge length of 57.00 mm.

Key Features

Controlled Expansion: The two-piece CuZn 10 jacketed hollow-point construction initiates terminal expansion upon impact while regulating bullet breakup.
Magnum Ballistics: Maintains 1,426 fps (426 m/s) velocity and 1,152 ft·lbs (1,500 Joules) of energy out to 100 metres (100 yards).
Flat Handgun Trajectory: When zeroed at 25 yards, the bullet exhibits a drop of -0.2 inches at 50 yards and -3.4 inches at 100 yards (-11.1 cm at 100 m with a 25 m zero).
Component Quality: Loaded in reloadable brass cases with non-corrosive Boxer primers, packaged in 20-round boxes weighing 0.65 kg.
Chamber Compatibility: Specifically dimensioned for firearms chambered in .460 S&W Magnum, including the S&W Model 460XVR and Magnum Research BFR.

Specifications

Calibre: .460 Smith & Wesson Magnum
Bullet Weight: 255 grains (16.50 g)
Bullet Type: Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP)
Bullet Diameter: 0.452 inches (11.48 mm)
Sectional Density: 0.178 lb/in²
Ballistic Coefficient (G1): 0.197
Muzzle Velocity: 1,759 fps (536 m/s)
Muzzle Energy: 1,751 ft·lbs (2,370 Joules)
Overall Cartridge Length: 57.00 mm (2.244 in)
Case Type: Reloadable brass, Boxer primed
Box Dimensions: 182 mm × 71 mm × 39 mm
Box Weight: 0.65 kg (1.43 lbs)
Package Quantity: 20 rounds per box

Who is the Sellier & Bellot .460 S&W Magnum 255 Grain JHP Ammo for?

Handgun hunters targeting medium-to-large game — Delivers 1,751 ft·lbs of muzzle energy and controlled terminal expansion from a 255-grain JHP bullet to anchor game such as wild boar and deer at ranges up to 100 metres.
Outdoor enthusiasts seeking wilderness defensive carry — Produces a muzzle velocity of 1,759 fps in an ultra-high-energy .460 S&W Magnum handgun hunting cartridge designed for rapid energy transfer against aggressive threats.

Less suitable for: Thick-skinned heavy game (such as large water buffalo) requiring deep bone penetration, where this expanding 255-grain bullet is outmatched by 300 to 395+ grain non-expanding hard-cast flat-nose (LFN) or solid ammunition types; shooters engaging targets beyond 100 metres due to handgun optics and recoil limits; or firearms chambered strictly for .45 Colt or .454 Casull, which cannot safely chamber or fire .460 S&W Magnum ammunition.

SKU	SAB42086LP
Model #	V312242
Brand	S&B
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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