.458 Lott
Lengthened .458 Win Mag designed after its creator was hurt by a buffalo; more speed and fires .458 Win Mag ammo too.
Good for: Africa, Big bear, Bolt action
A typical factory load is a 500 gr solid bullet at about 2,300 ft/s, with roughly 5,873 ft-lbs of energy at the muzzle.
Typical load
500 grsolidMuzzle speed
2,300 ft/sMuzzle energy
5,873 ft-lbsTypical BC (G1)
≈ 0.30typical, varies by brandTwist rate
1:14Practical range
150 ydPoint-blank range
218 yd6" vital zoneRecommended platform
Bolt rifle, 10–11 lbBrutal recoilOn the Big-Bore & Dangerous Game chart
Made for
Lengthened .458 Win Mag designed after its creator was hurt by a buffalo; more speed and fires .458 Win Mag ammo too.
Typical load
500 grsolid
Typical muzzle fps
2,300ft/s
Typical muzzle energy
5,873ft-lbs
Typical BC (G1)
≈ 0.30typical, varies by brand
Twist rate for typical load
1:14
Practical range
150 yd
MPBR
218 yd6" vital zone · Near zero 20 yd · Far zero 187 yd · Min PBR 0 yd · Max PBR 218 yd · Sight-in @100 2.98" high
Recommended platform
Bolt rifle, 10–11 lbBrutal recoil
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Speed, energy and BC are typical figures for the listed load; real numbers vary by brand, lot and barrel length. Always check the ammo maker's data for your exact load.