What is a 458 rifle used for?

The . 458 caliber rifle cartridge designed for the purpose of hunting large, thick-skinned dangerous game animals in Africa. It is based on the full length . 375 H&H Magnum case blown out and shortened to 2.800 inches (71.1 mm).

Who makes a 458 Win Mag rifle?

As a side note, Winchester initially offered the . 458 Win Mag in their Model 70 rifle when they first rolled the cartridge out in 1956. So, there are a small number of pre-64 Model 70 rifles out there chambered in .

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.

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 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.

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.

When did the.458 Winchester Model 70 come out?

Winchester Model 70 “Super Grade African” made in the same year the .458 Winchester Magnum was introduced, 1956. (Picture courtesy Rock Island Auction). With their introduction of the .458 Winchester Magnum cartridge Winchester also released a world class rifle to fire it in, the Model 70 in their African and Super Grade African models.

How long does it take to ship a 458 Winchester Magnum?

Shipping Information 458 Winchester Magnum, 25″ BBL, Bolt Action, Turkish Walnut European Stock, B… With the current industry-wide climate, please allow for 5-7 days of processing time before shipment. Please contact us for special order item lead times.