Benevolence
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Hi all, quick intro then the question. I've thoroughly enjoyed the big calibers and booms that I've had in my first year shooting guns. I either have or had a 45-70, 500SW, 338 lapua, and an aluminum frame 44 mag (S&W 329pd). I've since sold the 45-70 and looking for a bigger/thumpier, off-hand, large caliber gun. The CZ-550 in 458 Lott seems to fit that role in manner that doesn't ruin a student's bank account too much. At this point, I don't hunt, only steel and paper. For that reason, I'm wondering about cheaper bullets (than $1/projectile) for enjoying the 458 Lott with more than just a round or two per range outting.
Are there reasonably priced (~$0.40/projectile) bullets that can be used for reloading at full/near-full capabilities (~500gr @ 2250ft/s)? I see some 510gr cast lead, copper gas checked bullets at this price (Matt's Bullets). Does one run into issues trying to use cast lead bullets in these cartridges/rifles? I recall seeing an article that the CZ550 in 458 lott had a chamber that was actually quite nice for lead cast bullets but I'm not seeing lead bullet discussions in the magnum rounds like I did with .45-70.
Thoughts/suggestions? Thanks!
Are there reasonably priced (~$0.40/projectile) bullets that can be used for reloading at full/near-full capabilities (~500gr @ 2250ft/s)? I see some 510gr cast lead, copper gas checked bullets at this price (Matt's Bullets). Does one run into issues trying to use cast lead bullets in these cartridges/rifles? I recall seeing an article that the CZ550 in 458 lott had a chamber that was actually quite nice for lead cast bullets but I'm not seeing lead bullet discussions in the magnum rounds like I did with .45-70.
Thoughts/suggestions? Thanks!