26 January 2006, 02:24
DanEPAnnouncement: Federal Cartridges Announces .458 Lott loads!!!
http://www.federalcartridge.com/default.asp?pg=31Loads are in 500 grain Trophy Bonded Bear Claw and 500 gr Sledgehammer Solids loads.
Speer is still listing AGS, though they've announced TB Sledgehammers, too.
Dan
26 January 2006, 04:25
dougaboyI also noticed that they are loading the TSX in 375 H&H, 416 Rem and Rigby, and 458 win mag.
Doug
26 January 2006, 06:12
DavidCDanEP,
I was wondering when Federal was going to get around to offering the Lott.
D'Arcy Echols & Joe Coogan did some testing of the Lott for Federal last year during a TZ safari. See the thread below.
Lott shake down in TanzaniaI hope we get to read about it's testing and the hunt in a mag article.
Regards,
Dave
26 January 2006, 06:42
DanEPSir,
I recall the "Lott shakedown" thread, and had been waiting for the news for a long time, too. I suspected they would wait for the Shot Show to unveil all their stuff, but it appears they let the bag open sooner. I'd asked the "ask the authors" on Campfire whether THEY were willing to disclose any news -- no takers. I suspect we'll hear about it soon.
ONE thing I'm interested in: I bought some TBBC 500 gr bullets, but was unable to get them to fit in my chamber. I haven't had similar problems with any of the other bullets I've handloaded for that rifle. I wonder if their TBBC loads will feed in my rifle...
Dan
10 February 2006, 07:49
DanEPI asked Speer, who referred me to a Federal tech guy. I have heard that the problem I've had is not unique. They have responded quite kindly to my situation.
Dan
10 February 2006, 07:56
Teat HoundAny idea what they're going to offer them for ($$$)? Just curious . . .
20 February 2006, 06:53
DanEPThey have to get them out the door first. They admitted to having the same problem I've had. I suspect that's why the Lott loads didn't show up at the SHOT show.
Dan