458 win mag to 458 Lott

[Mountaineer]

I’m considering converting a 458 win mag in a Ruger m77 RS to 458 Lott. Does anyone have experience doing such a project?

 

[krish]

The winchester action may not be large enough.
Krish

 

[Mountaineer]

It’s a Ruger action, but good point I need to find out it’s length with the Lott being .3 longer than the Winchester.

 

[Flewis]

The magazine and the action are too short. The 458 Lott is on the RSM action.

 

[Mountaineer]

Thanks

 

[krish]

The magazine is also shorter than rsm. Lot of differences.
Krish

 

[Hyde Hunter]

how long is the magazine on that rifle? you can load the win mag with 404 Hammer Bullets long if you have magazine space for more velocity and less recoil and take any animal you want

 

[Mountaineer]

I haven’t purchased it yet. I’m learning it’s the length of a standard long action.

 

[Green Chile]

It's not too hard to find a factory 458 Lott from Ruger in their Express line. That was my first Lott and was a great rifle with just a few minor mods. Post that you're looking for one and keep your eyes on the online sources.

 

[Mountaineer]

I like the tang safety. The express has the safety on the bolt.

 

[Green Chile]

Ahh that’s right. I had the tang safety version also, not the Express. Great rifle. I believe that’s what Buzz Charlton used for years in a 416 Rigby.

 

[Mountaineer]

Anyone have a 458 Lott with a rang safey they might like to sell?

 

[Flewis]

I think the closest you will find nowadays is the R8. Not the same, but in the same place.

 

[Mountaineer]

Maybe just a browning x-bolt?

 

[Flewis]

Forgot about browning. Savage has a tang mounted safety also. I just wasn’t thinking along those lines.

 

[Green Chile]

Don't give up...just takes a little time. I would NOT substitute a Browning or Savage over the old Rugers. It's a huge delta between them.