How I would honestly answer this question is that they are both fine for tough game. They are both proven rounds and they both killed PLENTY of...
I reload partly to save money (.458WM can get pricey) but mainly because I know that what is produced is quality ammunition. Most factory ammo for...
Wow! It looks fantastic, and for a first time effort - well done!
Great article and delivers a few truths about this much maligned cartridge. Personally, I've reaches as high as 2200fps with the 500gr Woodleigh...
If you don't like heavily compressed loads, Swift also makes the A Frame in 450gr and Barnes makes a 450gr TSX. So there you go Rick, off the top...
There are now so many fantastic bullets available for the .458 like the NF and the CEB, that the .458WM is more than enough gun for anything that...
Also the 480gr Woodleigh has a SD of .325 (well over the .300 considered min for DG) and is a premium bullet. It is specifically made for the...
Hi Rick. I am currently loading 74gr of AR2206H (H4895) behind the 480gr Woodleigh RNSP in a Winchester case with a CCI mag primer. In my 24'...
The factory .458 has a LOT of freebore - to much to be honest. Duane Wiebe wrote how he fired some factory ammo in a .458 and it chrono'd at...
From what I've read, people seem to lose about 50-100fps shooting the shorter Win Mag in the Lott chamber...
SWARA, The load that gave over 2200fps was the Woodleigh 500gr PP which is longer than the round nose in the same weight and was pretty heavily...
I have not only been able to reach the original published velocity with several modern powders - I've surpassed it...
I am a fan of the .458 having owned 4 of them and have never considered getting them converted to the Lott - even though 2 of them were CZ's and...
This gets me every time...
Thanks mate! (y)
That's what I think and that's why I thought it maybe could be considered a classic. It really did start a new era in Africa...
I think that you are absolutely spot on with that comment.
I think that you are right in all you say. The .458 will always be tainted with the horror stories of years ago... which is a pity. Both powders...
Well, it looks like a NO for the old girl!
I say YES!
What do you guys think? Should the .458 now be considered a classic? The old girl is now 60 years old and in that time it has probably taken more...
Hi guys, I thought I'd share some load data for the .458WM for .458users about there. I got this information off a former well known Australian...
We're going to have to agree to disagree about 50 -150 fps being a huge step up in velocity. I just don't consider it so but if you do that's...
Hey mate, Thank you for the compliment!(y) My .458 is the standard Safari Express and I just double checked because you got me all excited! I...
Matt, With respect I have to disagree with your comment about the Lott having a great deal more power than the WM. With top loads while staying...
Hey mate, If I were you I'd use the Woodleigh hydrostatically-stabilised .375 projectiles. They are 300gn and by all reports give phenomenal...
I'm using handloads in my .458. I'm loading 76gn of AR2206H behind a Woodleigh PP in a Winchester case sparked by a CCI mag primer. I was loading...
Hey guys, I have owned a few big rifles including a Zastava .375 H&H (probably not a true Big Bore) a custom .375 Weatherby and 3 .458's. 2...
No I haven't yet, but I've heard that they're awesome. Actually I don't think that I've ever heard a bad report on them performance wise. I know...
Hi Matt, Yeah a pound heavier would be more comfortable to shoot but to be honest I'm starting to warm to the idea it's a bit lighter. It'll be a...
Thanks for the compliments guys, I'm very happy with it. Matt, it's around 9.5lbs scoped. I agree with you about scope, I will be moving it...
Amen brother!!
I think Craig did a good job of his list. Of course someone is going to get bent out of shape when their favourite pet cartridge doesn't make the...
A picture of the Woodleigh 500PP seated out to suit the Winchester magazine.. [IMG]
300gn Sierra HP [IMG] I can actually run these at around 2800fps but I don't believe the bullet will hold together at those speeds...
Winchester 510gn factory load [IMG]
500 Woodleigh PP [IMG]
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Hi guys, Here is my latest (and last) rifle purchase... and it's a ripper! It's a Winchester M70 'Safari Express' in .458WM and even though I...
I would recommend the Winchester M70 or CZ 550 in .458WM. Don't believe all the negative press about the .458, that's ancient history it's all...
Quote; "if your a hand loader then there no reason to buy a 458 WM. the 458 Lott is superior in every way when it comes to hand loading. you could...
It's good to see that the .458WM did well in this comparison. Might've surprise a few people.. It's great that the old girl is standing up for...
That is one turbo-cool rifle in a fantastic caliber. Starting to get rifle envy...
Thanks mate (y)
Absolutely spot on! (y)
Thanks for all the replies guys :) I'm glad my post was taken for what it was, that the .458 Winchester Magnum is a perfectly suitable DG...
You're welcome :)
I agree. When I had the barrel shortened I insited that the fore end be shortened too. I shortened it as much as I could, cut it right back to the...
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