Comments on: Smith & Wesson 460 XVR Hunter

By: admin

admin — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 16:24:54 +0000

Hi, Leon –

I don’t remember the model number, but I got it from LaRue Tactical. It has an integrated adapter for a Picatinny rail. They offer several models, with varying leg lengths and other options; check out their web site for more information.

By: Leon

Leon — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 01:18:05 +0000

What model bipod and adapter plate on the 460xvr

By: admin

admin — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:52:04 +0000

Got this from an associate at Leupold:

Hi Mike,

I think the main issue guys have run into is using inadequate mounting systems to hold the scopes in place. ON the S&W photo, they are using our Mark 4 rings which lock up very tightly on the rail. Making sure your hardware is tight, but not overtight, is also very important so that people don’t break off screws under recoil. My advice to anyone mounting a scope on one of these handguns would be to consult the Leupold Technical services team at 1-800-Leupold for proper mounting instructions, or go to a qualified gunsmith and have the scope mounted professionally in high quality rings.

Hope that helps. Smith & Wesson and Hornady have teamed up on this one to create a really potent new paradigm for handgun hunters. Leupold is very pleased to be able to contribute to hunters’ success with this combination.

So, there you have it. Properly mounted Leupold scopes should give you no problems whatsoever with coming loose. Please let us know if you have a differing experience.

By: admin

admin — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:25:47 +0000

Hi, Mike –

Well, the pros and cons are relatively straightforward. The FX is lighter, less expensive and has fewer moving parts. The VX gives you the ability to change magnification. Only you can decide whether the trade-off is worth it to you.

For what it’s worth, I’m glad I have the VX. The 460 is good for an honest 200 yards, and I intend to use this scope over a wide range of distances.

I’ll see if I can get someone from Hornady to chime in on this discussion.

By: larosami

larosami — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:17:32 +0000

do you know the pro’s and con’s of the vx3 2.5-8×32 and the fx2 4×28? those are the two scopes i’ve read the most about people using them on the 460 and haven’t had problems with them. i’m debating between the two because thats what you wrote down in the above article

By: admin

admin — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:40:23 +0000

Hi, Mike –

The photo is in fact a S&W stock photo (they do a better job taking pictures than I do). I don’t know what Smith used in their picture, but it looks a lot like mine.

I have about 10 Leupold scopes on various handguns and rifles, using a variety of Leopold bases and rings, and have never had a problem with one of them coming loose during shooting. The bipod I use is another story (but not that big a deal, really). I imagine Leupold would like to hear about these stories involving their hardware coming loose.

By: larosami

larosami — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:55:31 +0000

Michael, how well does the Leupold scope you put on it stay attached? I’ve read many reviews of scopes coming loose, or flying off when shot numerous times because of the recoil on it. Is that also the same scope S&W used in the picture posted?