Joe Miller,
The gun in question is a 458 Lott conversion according to the original post.

Ray, I understand that it is now a 458 Lott, what I was curious about was what barrel was screwed onto the action before it was re-barreled.

Joe

Sorry to interupt the question, but

this is a very timely thread for me to read, as I'm considering putting a Stainless Ruger #1 in 458 Lott on layaway.

I've a 450/400 Ruger #1. Factory velocities are manageble, but when I adventured over the traditional low pressures with a 300 gr barnes recoil became an entirely new experience.

But a 400 gr .410 bullet at 2150 is acceptable- is that reason enough to believe I could take a Lott?

I thought it would be fun to have it as a Buffalo gun, loaded down mostly, and up for any occasion where I got drew successfully for elk.

munk