I have 9.3 x 62, 375 H&H 45-70 and 450 Marlin, but somehow there remained an itch that just had to be scratched.
Finally scratched that itch this evening. Found a good deal on a Ruger #1 Tropical stainless laminate. The guy who had it shot it exactly 8 times. I got the box of hornady 500 grain FMJ/RN with the 12 remaining bullets with the deal. Guy said (with emphasis) he really had no use for them.
Now I can come to one of Jeffe's big bore shoots and get a displaced shoulder and a detached retina and be one of the guys.
GWB



I'm thinking of down loading it with some 400 gr. speers and taking it to the lease next weekend and see if I can't turn a porker inside out.
GWB

So what caliber is it?
Not a bad looking rifle either!

on your way thru victoria, stop by and i'll give you some 350 gr hornadys'.... the recoil is about half what the 500 gr's are... muzzle energy is about the same....nice rifle by the way....

It is a 458 Lott. Don't know why I didn't put that in the original post. Maybe because I was getting my marchin' orders from my darlin' bride concerning dinner.
GWB

Oh My! What does that fella weigh?

(I do believe you made the Whomper's Club for sure!)

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Originally posted by mstarling:
Oh My! What does that fella weigh?

(I do believe you made the Whomper's Club for sure!)

I think the "Whompers Club" starts at 200 Ft. Lbs. of recoil

See: http://forums.accuratereloadin...1043/m/545106238/p/1

Starts at .458 Lott, but you have to be standing after the target goes down.

Was curious as to how much free recoil the #1 would have in a .458 Lott ... which is why I ask for the weight. Just an estimate that in an 8 pound rifle the recoil might be as high as 87+ ft/lbs ... is hefty!

Well we need a Superwhompers Club!
200 Ft. Lbs. entrance fee

quote:

Originally posted by mstarling:
See: http://forums.accuratereloadin...1043/m/545106238/p/1

Starts at .458 Lott, but you have to be standing after the target goes down.

Was curious as to how much free recoil the #1 would have in a .458 Lott ... which is why I ask for the weight. Just an estimate that in an 8 pound rifle the recoil might be as high as 87+ ft/lbs ... is hefty!

GW

You migth try my plinkung load for the Lott, 405gr Rem, @ 2100fps, works great.

Keith

"Super Whomper's Club" aka "The Walking Wounded" Very exclusive! (and just maybe a little silly!)

More power to you BIG Fellas, but I think I'll sit THAT one out

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Originally posted by mstarling:
"Super Whomper's Club" aka "The Walking Wounded" Very exclusive! (and just maybe a little silly!)

More power to you BIG Fellas, but I think I'll sit THAT one out

Would just have to make a 3.5 lb Lott to get 200 Ft. Lbs of recoil
carbon fiber wrapped barrel, titanium action and bolt, kevlar stock. I wonder how light a 458 Lott can get

Just having fun =)

GW, pm sent.

Keith

GW -
Bring it brother!
CHANGE THE PAD!

I have an ultra lite 458 lott from Bijou creek at 5.5 lbs, its a kicker!!!!

Good looking gun!

The .458 Lott is a hoot to shoot, and the # 1 is a fine rifle, I'd say you did good, pardner!

Sorry, meant 5.18 lbs. 5.5 lbs would be way to heavy. I guess you can tell I have been trading with Tom again.

Being the "pussy" that I am, I will start out with Hog Killers plinkin' load till I can get a decelerator pad on.
I plan to load up a few today and maybe mount a scope. Hopefully I'll take it to the lease with me this weekend and see if I can't pop a hog with it. If I do I will take some pix and report back.
GWB

Wy I'm sure even Will would think that 458 LOTT in that Ruger would not be too heavy for it's caliber. I know he would want to shoot it!

We old men have to stick to our little .458 Wins with 62 Ft/lbs. Ain't no way I'd go for 200 with my back...

Whenever you get ready, that is an easy re-chamber to "450 NE 3-1/4 Inch Thin Rim."
You are flirting with disaster if your single shot is not chambered for a flanged cartridge.
I have one just like yours and had it rechambered (Pronto!)to 450 NE, the granddaddy of all Nitro Express standards,
as of 1898.

I think the latest make of LimbSaver slip-on pads work well on that one, if you need a little extra LOP.
The new LimbSavers do not melt in the safe.
The leather Galco or Pachmayr slip-ons with velcro pastening are great too.
You can even add some extra rubber inside one of those.
The rubber Pachmayr Decelerator slip-on is excellent also.


DRG says: "Kiss my liberal grits."

So strong is the decrease of 458 Lott?. I still have not tried my Ceska in that caliber but I would like you to produce a retinal detachment .

Oscar.

Ovny, enjoy your Lott. It will NOT harm you from the recoil, it is only in the 74 ft lb range.

Retinal detachment caused from recoil is a myth. Bad genetics/nearsighted people are the only ones that MIGHT have this problem.

Keith

ps: I am a Lott owner

Ovny,

Shoot away, I was simply making a feeble attempt at humor.
GWB