disseminator
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Sorry but there is no replacement for displacement. What do you mean by "equal"? Are you talking about energy numbers?
As you know, there are many factors which determine suitability for a particular purpose. In the case of this post, we are discussing the performance of the 460 vs the 500 S&W.
I said that up to 400gr of bullet weight the 460 will generally equal or outperform a 500 of the same weight. To which you seem incredulous.
Consider the following Swift A-Frame bullets:
These are very good bullets for the largest of game anyone would take with any gun much less a handgun.
If you notice, the Sectional Density of the 45 caliber version is considerably higher than the 500. This is generally accepted to equate to better penetration with higher numbers.
The Ballistic Coefficient is also markedly higher which means the 45 caliber bullet will retain more energy at longer ranges.
If you really believe that the small edge in diameter out ways the superior BC and SD of the 45 bullet. I doubt there is much I can say to change your mind.
It's really splitting hairs anyways, they will both perform very closely for real world applications and that includes the 475's as well.