The 460 Smith & Wesson load has a muzzle velocity of 2,000 feet per second and the muzzle energy is 2,309 foot-pounds, making it an ideal handgun cartridge for deer, black bear, and other medium to large sized big game. In addition, the felt recoil is 36 percent less than a full-up 500 S&W while only sacrificing 19% less muzzle energy.