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The .458 Lott is mainly used for hunting dangerous game in Africa, but it also works well to take large game in North America, including moose, bison, large bears, and elk. Hornady and Federal, among other manufacturers, produce .458 Lott ammunition. Bullet weights are usually 500 grain, but projectiles between 350 and 550 grain are available in various FMJ configurations. Learn More

History of 458 Lott Ammo

The .458 Lott was inspired by a near-death encounter in Africa. Gun writer Jacques "Jack" Lott was hunting Cape buffalo with a .458 Winchester Magnum. He shot the buffalo but could not stop it before it injured him. He returned from Africa determined to find or develop a cartridge more suitable for taking dangerous game.

Lott examined all the available hunting cartridges at the time and was disappointed to discover that no other ammunition on the market rose to the power levels he needed. With no suitable alternatives, Lott produced his own .458 cartridge in 1971. The muzzle velocity of the .458 Lott is not substantially higher than the .458 Winchester Magnum, but the increase in energy is significant due to the heavier bullet weight.

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Bullet Points: 458 Lott Ammo

The .458 Lott is perhaps best known for what inspired its development – while hunting cape buffalo in Africa with a .458 Winchester Magnum, gun writer Jack Lott was injured when the cartridge was unable to stop the dangerous game. His quest for a more suitable round resulted in the .458 Lott.
The muzzle velocity of .458 Lott ammo is not much higher than the .458 Winchester Magnum, but the heavier bullet increases its energy significantly.
.458 Lott ammunition is a popular choice for hunting dangerous game in Africa, and also works well for large game in North America – including bear, moose, bison and elk.

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