What is the effective range of 458 win mag?

110 yd
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 hard does a 458 win mag kick?

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.

Can you shoot 458 win mag in a 458 Lott rifle?

Safe yes. Since the bullet would have lots of throat/freebore, the pressure would likely be somewhat less than in a 458 WM chamber. However accuracy would be another thing. Could be so so or could be just as good as regular Lott ammo.

Is the 458 LOTT a straight wall cartridge?

The . 375 H&H Magnum case blown out and shortened to 2.800 inches (71.1 mm). The . 458 Lott was designed in response to perceived inadequacies and problems encountered with the ….

Is 458 win mag 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 . 458 Winchester Magnum was a success—at least in theory.

Who makes a 458 Win Mag rifle?

Winchester built the . 458 Winchester Magnum using a modified . 375 H&H case that was necked up to use . 458″ bullets and shortened from 2.85″ down to 2.5″ long.

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 caliber is a 458?

What is the 458 Winchester Magnum?

Winchester wisely took the basic recipe that had proven so successful for the Nitro Express big game calibres and sought to deliver a 500 grain .458 inch projectile at about 2,100 fps. There has been a lot written about that introduction of the 458 Winchester Magnum, by various pundits, because it was initially not hugely successful.

What is the recoil energy of a 458 Win Mag?

Of course, many find the recoil of the 458 Winchester Magnum quite daunting too, and rightly so. Not surprisingly, its recoil is pretty much that of the classic Nitro Express cartridges. Recoil energy numbers can, I believe, be a bit misleading. The recoil energy of a fully loaded 458 Win Mag is about four times that of a 308 Winchester.

What is the muzzle velocity of the Winchester 458 Lott?

Many folks contend that 458 Lott is what the 458 Winchester Magnum should have been from day one. The Lott can be loaded up to give a 500 grain projectile a muzzle velocity of over 2,300 fps. However, this comes at a significant increase in the already substantial recoil.

Where to hunt with a 458 Win Mag?

South Africa , Zimbabwe , Botswana , Mozambique , Tanzania , Scotland , France , Belgium , USA I have used the 458 win mag exclusively as my PH rifle for close to 18 years of big game hunting. It has never let me down.