Description
The .460 S&W Magnum is one of the hardest-working big-bore handgun rounds out there, and loading it right starts with good brass. Hornady's 8786 cases give you a clean, new foundation for building your own loads, whether you're chasing deer-sized game, punching paper at distance, or just feeding a Smith & Wesson X-Frame revolver that eats commodity brass for breakfast. These show up new and unprimed, so you have full control over primer choice, powder charge, and bullet seating.
What Sets This Hornady .460 S&W Brass Apart
Hornady measures these cases for consistent wall concentricity and runs them through pressure calibration tests to confirm uniform case expansion. On top of that, every single case gets hand inspected before it ships. That attention adds up to brass with uniform wall thickness, consistent weight, and repeatable internal capacity, which is exactly what you want when you're working up stout magnum loads and need your pressures and velocities to behave the same way from one round to the next.
Loading the 8786 Cases
Because the .460 S&W runs at serious pressures, starting with quality brass pays off in both safety margin and accuracy. Uniform case volume means your powder charges meter into a predictable space, and tight concentricity helps the bullet seat straight in the case and chamber square. Reloaders tend to get solid case life out of Hornady brass, so these can ride through multiple reloading cycles when you keep an eye on your trim length and don't push them past book maximums.
One thing worth repeating: this is a reloading component, not loaded ammunition. These are empty, unprimed cases meant for handloaders with the proper dies, powder, primers, and bullets to build finished cartridges. If you're set up to reload the .460 and want brass you can trust, these are an easy pick.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Hornady
- Manufacturer Part Number: 8786
- Model: Unprimed Cases
- UPC: 090255487862
- Caliber: .460 S&W Magnum
- Case Material: Brass
- Primed: No (Unprimed)
- Condition: New
- Product Type: Handgun
- Recommended Use: Reloading
- Quantity: 50 Per Box
- Country of Origin: USA
What’s Included
- 50 new unprimed .460 S&W Magnum brass cartridge cases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this loaded ammunition or just brass?
This is reloading brass only, not loaded ammo. You're getting 50 new, unprimed .460 S&W Magnum cases with no primer, powder, or bullet. You'll need your own reloading components and dies to build finished cartridges.
How many times can I reload these .460 S&W Magnum cases?
Case life depends on how hot your loads run, but Hornady brass is known for holding up through multiple reloading cycles when you stay within published load data. Keep an eye on case length and trim as needed, and inspect for splits or stretch. Running stout magnum loads will shorten case life faster than moderate ones.
What makes Hornady 8786 brass worth it over cheaper options?
Hornady measures these cases for consistent wall concentricity and runs pressure calibration tests to confirm uniform expansion, and each case is hand inspected. That translates to uniform wall thickness, consistent weight, and repeatable internal capacity. For a high-pressure round like the .460, that consistency helps your loads stay predictable.
Do I need to prep this brass before loading?
Since it's new brass, prep is minimal compared to range pickup. It's good practice to check and trim to your target length if needed, chamfer and deburr the case mouths, and give them a quick inspection. From there you're ready to prime, charge, and seat.





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