Just took the dive. I saw a ruger #1 in 458 lott
and had to have it. Its stainless with the laminated stock.
1. going to order stuff to load some shells. Got a bag of 20 brass with the gun. What kind of loads do you think I should start with? Where is a good place to order reloading supplies, my uncle is all set up but Im sure he doesnt have the dies and such for this baby. Had a press given to me but not set up myself yet.
2. what kind of mods would you guys make to the ruger think she needs a better but plate and to be bedded any other suggestions going to call and order some factory loads just to get a quick fix. thanks for any info you can give me. Hope i didnt screw up too bad.
Dean

What are you planning to hunt with all that firepower?

I think MidwayUSA has the supplies for that. They do have a website www.midwayusa.com Sounds like a great gun. I have a stainless #1 in 45/70 which I really like. The Lott is much better than the 458 for a stopper. You can also download it with lighter loads to save your shoulder. If it seems to "barrel heavy" you could always put a mercury recoil reducer in the butt stock at the same time you change the pad. I agree the factory pad is junk. I think the back says "Goodyear" or "Firestone", because it looks like they just took a chunk off an old tire. Also www.midsouthshooterssupply.com

[ 01-27-2003, 04:22: Message edited by: Ken Cline ]

If you haven't shot anything as big as the lott, I'd recomend starting with 350 gr loads. I found Reloader 7 to work very well with the 350 gr bullets. I don't know how much published data is now available for the lott due to it's factory status. I used max 458 win mag loads as starting loads for the lott.

In my own self interest: What's the possibility of getting this Ruger 458Lott in a lefty bolt? Is that possible, either via factory or custom conversion?

thanks for the info guys im going to order the dies this week and start getting set up.
Was hoping this was a more popular calib so I could get some reloading specs here but the search continues.
Dean

Gonzo,
Get a M 70, in 375.. rebarrel and away you go..
jeffe

Gonzo,

John Dustin (Precision Shooting writer) built me a swap barrel rifle on an old left-hand Sako action. One of the barrels is a 458 Lott and another is a 470 Capstick. Work fine.

I've got a left M70 in .375H&H...never been fired! Interested?