trouble with a T/C 460 S &W barrel

[brushunter]

Maybe someone can help me.  I have a 15", T/C , 460 SS barrel that won't shoot any groups at all.  Presently its topped with a Redfield 3 ring mount and Bushnell 2-7 trophey scope.  I've had a 2X Burris on it also, same results.  I put both scopes on a different handgun, (.44 SRH ) they shot great.  The barrel seems rough on the inside, almost like lath marks.  I have 3 other barrels, none of which have such marks.  I had the same results with 454 ammo.   Disgusted, I called Thompson Center, they were very courtious, told me to send it to them, less scopes, etc.  I recieved my barrel back a couple of weeks later with a note....shot 1 1/2 groups at 100 yds with Corbon ammo.  Thats all it said.   After pricing Corbon ammo, presently at 55 to 60 bucks for 20....I'm blue collar, can't afford that !  Has anyone else had problems with this 460 T/C barrel ?  Any help would be appreciated.   

[poncaguy]

I have one, shoots 1" groups at 50 yards, with Corbon 45's and 454's. And shoots 1" groups with the 460, only 8" lower at 50 than the other rounds..........

[Keith L]

Sounds like you may have to reload your own to get the results you want.  If Corbon gets that good a group then I am sure you can work up a load that will work as well.  It is not uncommon to have to feed a barrel what it wants to get it to work well.

[brushunter]

Thanks for the feed back,............... poncaguy, Have you ever used Hornaday 460's ?   If so, how did it grp for you ?  Keith, I agree I could probably find something it likes better with mixing my own,  but surely I should be able to get it to group 2-3 inches at 50 yds.  Your probably thinking I'm not doing my part.....I put my 44 barrel back on, was shooting 2 inch groups at 50 yards, it 's topped with a red-dot.   In my post I mentioned the lath marks,  anyone ever see this...should I be able to see it ?  Thanks again .

[kidolds]

I have had the same problem. I sent mine back when i talked to T/C they said corbonn 180gr. I went threw 100rds of Honaday 200 SST. I hope to get it back soon i will try the corbond and then start reloading. I want more than 100yds accy. If that is all that i can expect I will go back to my MAX And Sell the 460. Most of my shots are 50 to 100yds. I want to drop my deer not hitt it 6inch high and look for it. S&W does not have this problem with thier revolvers why does T/C?

[Keith L]

Every gun is different.  We have four 700BDL Remingtons in the family, all 7MM08.  Each one performs best with a different load.  It takes some time and work to find it.  If you have the time I know you will find what your 460 likes.

[poncaguy]

All I've used is the Corbon 200's, which grouped well...........................

[brushunter]

Thanks for the input,  guess I'll have to break down and buy a box of Corbon and see how it performs.  I'm not ready to buy dies and start reloading untill I see if the barrel has any potental.  I'm just having a real mental thing on spending almost 3 bucks a pop for ammo.  Thanks again ...................