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Can a 458 Lott shoot 458 win mag?

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.

What is a 458 Lott used for?

The . 458 Lott was designed to be an African dangerous game rifle cartridge particularly for use against heavy, thick-skinned dangerous game such as elephant, Cape buffalo and rhinoceros. It is considered an ideal cartridge for hunting African dangerous game and is capable of taking game from elephant to the duiker.

How hard does a 458 Lott kick?

458 Lott factory loads will increase that recoil disparity even more. For this reason, many hunters download their . 458 Lott to shoot a 500 grain bullet at around 2,150 feet per second.

How big is a 458 bullet?

11.63 mm

.458 SOCOM
Bullet diameter 11.63 mm (0.458 in)
Neck diameter 12.32 mm (0.485 in)
Shoulder diameter 13.49 mm (0.531 in)
Base diameter 13.74 mm (0.541 in)

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.

Is 458 win mag good?

458 Winchester Magnum is significantly less expensive than its competitors. For many decades the . 458 has been the most popular rifle cartridge of professional hunters who pursue heavy dangerous game in Africa because of its performance, price, and availability.

Is 458 win mag a straight wall?

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 .

Is 458 SOCOM worth it?

A 458 SOCOM upper opens you up to greater bullet diversity. As anyone who has owned an AR-15 long enough knows, the 5.56 ammo can be darn hard to come by depending on election cycles and other factors. Having a . 458 SOCOM means you can obtain less popular bullets when you can’t buy (or want to conserve) 5.56.

What kind of rifle is the.458 Winchester Magnum?

The .458 Winchester Magnum soon became a success as dangerous game hunters adopted the cartridge. Soon game wardens, wildlife managers, and professional hunters switched to the .458 Winchester Magnum as their duty rifle.

Which is the best.458 Magnum in the world?

Winchester addressed the problem and corrected it, but considerable damage was already done to the reputation of the cartridge. A comparison of different .458-caliber ammunition. From the left, .458 Winchester Magnum, .458 Lott, .460 Weatherby Magnum. Photo: Peter Gnanapragasam.

What’s the difference between.458 Win Mag and.460 Wby Mag?

.458 Win. Mag., .458 Lott and a .460 Wby. Mag. for comparison. Since the .458 Winchester Magnum was intended as a dangerous game hunting cartridge, almost all ammunition manufactured for the cartridge is manufactured for these game species.

What’s the weight of a.458 caliber bullet?

.458 bullets in the 350-500 grain weight range seem to have just about the ideal balance of cross-sectional area and sectional density (SD) for hunting dangerous game. Use 350-450 grain bullets for the largest predators and 465-500 grain bullets for thick-skinned game.