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06 January 2009, 04:13
2th doc
.458WM
I've been loading my Mauser .458WM with 69.9 gr 4895 under a Rem 405JSP as a "plinking" round just for fun. I had almost sold the rifle after my cape buffalo hunt but just couldn't bring myself to do it...just love those big bores! I think I'll take it out for hogs next time I have a Saturday off.
Does anyone else down load a .458WM for hogs, elk or moose?
06 January 2009, 04:20
blackbearhunter
I just got one last month and love it.Its gonna be a go to rifle for sure and iam gonna try to brake it in this spring on a boar hopefully....
Iam loading 400gr,speers & getting cloverleafs at 50yards with iron sights.... thumb
06 January 2009, 04:35
jeffeosso
i use 45s, of various flavors, for pigs all the time!
great fun, works great, knocks em down and lets you eat em!


opinions vary band of bubbas and STC hunting Club

Information on Ammoguide about
the416AR, 458AR, 470AR, 500AR
What is an AR round? Case Drawings 416-458-470AR and 500AR.
476AR,
http://www.weaponsmith.com
06 January 2009, 05:01
Buglemintoday
Took my Browning Safari in 458wm hog hunting. Launched a 100lb hog off the ground at around 75-100yards with it. fist size entry wound, broken back leg. The vid is on my Youtube.com video area


www.Youtube.com/Buglemintoday


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06 January 2009, 18:36
foxfire
I bought a Ruger Tropical #1 in 458 WM years ago which I restocked left handed. I enjoy shooting it. Federal used to make a 458 WM in 350 grains it's perfect pig medicine and shoots like a dream. I don't handload so this factory load was perfect. I've killed a few different animals with it, it's a lot of fun.


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07 January 2009, 17:41
Whitworth
I've used my .458 Lott on hogs and have used Hawk 500 grain grenades. .45s of every ilk are very good hog medicine!



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