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Any appreciable differences between the .458 Lott and .416 Rem Mag for buff and elephant? I realize one shoots a 400 gr bullet vs a 500 gr bullet - but in reality, what do you or would you use? Thanks | ||
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The diff. between the two is like a .375h&h v a .416rem. or an 06 v the .338winmag. It's a visible diff. on larger game. The .375h&h kills well, the .416/.404J hammers game, the .458Lott & above really hammers game. Unfortunately for me, the .416/.404J is my upper limit of recoil in a decent rifle weight. LIFE IS NOT A SPECTATOR'S SPORT! | |||
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On a specialized hunt for only buffalo and elephant the .458 Lott. For mixed bag dangerous & non-dangerous game safari the .416 Remington Magnum. | |||
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Have shot an ele & buf with a 458 Lott...With full hunting load it will jump pretty good.. A 416 Rem is also a great thumper also...If the rifle is up to 10 lbs. it will be very managable.... Mike | |||
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Brad Rolston, a PH who posts here once sent a message to me saying he carries the biggest calibered rifle that he physically can and still shoot well at days end. For him it's 577 NE 3 1/4" by www.searcyent.com - 750 grain bullet at 2100 FPS. Perfect advise. Jack OH GOD! {Seriously, we need the help.} | |||
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Shot to the right place there isn't any noticable difference as far as I can tell. Shot in the wrong place the heavier 500 gr. bullet, even out of the 458 WM, has a more stunning effect, usually, than a 400 gr. 416 bullet. ------------------------------- Will / Once you've been amongst them, there is no such thing as too much gun. --------------------------------------- and, God Bless John Wayne. NRA Benefactor, GOA, NAGR _________________________ "Elephant and Elephant Guns" $99 shipped. “Hunting Africa's Dangerous Game" $20 shipped. red.dirt.elephant@gmail.com _________________________ If anything be of note, let it be he was once an elephant hunter, hoping to wind up where elephant hunters go. | |||
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Hi DC: As a matter of fact I have both calibers. From the receiving end, aka recoil, the 458 Lott kicks a hell of alot more than my hot loaded 416. My 416 Rem Mag. shoots about 2500 FPS with a 400 grain SAF. The 458 Lott with a 500 grain Bullet hits me much harder. And that is a heavy 12 lb. (2) Mercury tubes in the stock, custom rifle. Like Will says, if your shot is off a bit, the more power of the Lott can't be denied. Regards.. Jim P. The Hunters Hut Firearms Sales & Service PAHunter/ The Head Hunter DRSS,NRA,SCI,NAHC www.huntershut1.com | |||
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I own the 416 rem mag and it has become my favorite DG gun. It is very accurate and packs a good punch. I have used mine on lion, buffalo, eland and bear. | |||
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