Can a 458 Lott shoot 458 win mag?

Both rifles will serve you well. With new developed powder in current 458 ammo the 458 Win Mag should be all you ever need. If you think you need the 458 Lott then go for it. You can shoot the 458 Win Mag ammo in it.

Is a 458 Lott considered a straight wall cartridge?

The . 458 Winchester Magnum is a straight-walled case, using the H&H belt of brass for proper headspacing. Driving a 510-grain bullet at the same muzzle velocity of 2150 fps, the .

How hard does a 458 Lott kick?

458 Lott (10lb gun) 500gn @ 2200 fps = 62 ft-lb recoil.

What is the range of 458 Lott?

300-to-600-grain
It is considered an ideal cartridge for hunting African dangerous game and is capable of taking game from elephant to the duiker. Acceptable bullet weights for the . 458 Lott range from 300-to-600-grain (19 to 39 g). The range of available bullets provides the flexibility to customize loads for specific game species.

What is the difference between 458 Lott and 458 win mag?

458 Win Mag is designed to fit in a standard length action rifle while the longer . 458 Lott requires the use of a magnum action. The . 458 Lott is also loaded to a slightly higher pressure than the .

What is a 458 rifle used for?

458 Winchester Magnum was designed for hunting dangerous game animals by emulating the performance of powerful English double rifle cartridges in a bolt-action rifle.

How much recoil does a 458 win mag have?

Looking at some generalized figures, as rifle weight and stock fit will vary, the . 458 Winchester Magnum with its standard load will generate 62 ft. -lbs. of recoil energy at a recoil speed of 21 fps.

What year was the 458 Lott made?

1956
458” bullet, was introduced in 1956 by Winchester along with a Model 70 rifle dubbed the “African.” It was intended to offer the ballistics of the . 450 Nitro Express and . 470 Nitro Express through an affordable bolt-action platform.

How far will a 458 shoot?

458 was not designed as a long range hunting cartridge. Its effective hunting range against large dangerous game is considered less than 110 yd (100 m).

How big is a 458 round?

11.63 mm

What case is the 375 Ruger based on?

The . 375 Ruger uses a unique cartridge case designed by Hornady and Ruger. The case is of a rimless design having the base and rim diameter of . 532 in (13.5 mm) which is the same diameter of the belt on belted magnum cases based on the .

What gun shoots a .458 Winchester Magnum?

The . 458 Winchester Magnum is a belted, straight-taper cased, Big five game rifle cartridge. It was introduced commercially in 1956 by Winchester and first chambered in the Winchester Model 70 African rifle.