458 Lott Practice Load

22 March 2009, 20:12

Any suggestions for a 458 Lott practice load? I have used Hornady 225 grain spitzers behind 5744 powder for my 375 HH. Looking for a similar bullet/powder combination for the 458 Lott. Any suggestions welcome.

22 March 2009, 20:17

shootaway

If you practice with a Lott that kicks like a 308,you might as well use the 308 instead.Learning to shoot the lott,is much learning to cope with reality and not make belief.

22 March 2009, 20:23

Shikaribabu

Thank you for the comment

BTW I have taken my Lott on 2 Safaris and have shot several heads of dangerous game with it. I do routinely practice with 500 grain Woodleigh soft and solids. Am looking for a lighter and less expensive proposition that's all.

22 March 2009, 20:43

jeffeosso

get a crate of rem 405s and a bucket of 5744, or 3031, or any powder that works well in the WINMAG

helps if you have a chrono

For sighting practice, your irons will be close to on if you run 405s about what speed your full house loads run in.

Please, for the love of all the red gods, don't take reloading advice from flinchie... aka shootthataway .. or "li'l george in the skydoo helmut"

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.
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22 March 2009, 22:55

jro45

I use IMR4320 powder in my 458 Lott for all my shooting with it. I can down load it or take it to the max with this power.

22 March 2009, 23:06

PWS

H4895 is another great choice for the Lott, from reduced recoil loads all the way to the Big Ones.

65grains of H4895 under a 400gr bullet will yield about 2000fps. Enough thump to practice "recoil followup" but not punishing for volume shooting.

20grains of Unique or Universal Clays under a 350cast bullet will yield about 1400fps (similar to the mightly .454Casull!) and feels about like shooting a .22LR.

23 March 2009, 03:11

lavaca

Got Hornaday factory loads for about $71.00 a box recently from Midways. Thought that was pretty reasonable.

23 March 2009, 18:41

Shikaribabu

Thanks guys for all your advice. Much appreciated.

23 March 2009, 20:35

Robgunbuilder

Blackbearhunter- looks like a passing grade on the offhand paper plate test at 75yrds. GOOD for YOU! I so much prefer seeing guys post pics who can shoot rather than the Videos of those who cant.-Rob

Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large numbers to do incredibly stupid things- AH (1941)- Harry Reid (aka Smeagle) 2012
Nothing Up my sleeves but never without a plan and never ever without a surprise!

24 March 2009, 02:43

shootaway

quote:
Originally posted by Robgunbuilder:
Blackbearhunter- looks like a passing grade on the offhand paper plate test at 75yrds. GOOD for YOU! I so much prefer seeing guys post pics who can shoot rather than the Videos of those who cant.-Rob

When it comes to shooting,one can post pictures or say everything of anything,but it's the VIDEO that tells the TRUTH.

Hey Robgunguilder,I bet you can't hit a paper plate offhand at ANY yards.

24 March 2009, 03:11

Idaho Sharpshooter

Shootaway,

RGB definitely does NOT! need me to speak up for him; but you are barking up the wrong tree here buddy. He has more shoulder-fired cannons and howitzers than you have teeth left. I defer to his shooting record.

Rich
Buff Killer

24 March 2009, 03:29

shootaway

quote:
Originally posted by Idaho Sharpshooter:
Shootaway,

RGB definitely does NOT! need me to speak up for him; but you are barking up the wrong tree here buddy. He has more shoulder-fired cannons and howitzers than you have teeth left. I defer to his shooting record.

Rich
Buff Killer

I don't care if his real name is David Tubbs or he has a truck full of guns and has been on a hundred hunts,my videos speak for themselves.-the shooting ballerina

24 March 2009, 04:16

jeffeosso

Don't need a video, Flinchie

There's Rob
There's Eland
There's 585 Nyati

Same trio

I took the pictures.

ANd here is a very useful Picture, though we generally use it to tell your boyfriend what we think of him

24 March 2009, 04:35

shootaway

An eland shot in someones backyard,and then we get the finger.I rest my case.The only thing missing is the flying rifle! I guess the mountain man from Idaho was not present.

24 March 2009, 04:37

jeffeosso

quote:
Originally posted by shootaway:
An eland shot in someones backyard,and then we get the finger.I rest my case.

We?
Sir, trust me, the salute is entirely for you, Flinchie George

24 March 2009, 04:59

shootaway

My favorite mountain man.He sure knew how to shoot.[URL=

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24 March 2009, 05:07

fla3006

quote:
shootaway: my videos speak for themselves.-the shooting ballerina

Affirmative.

25 March 2009, 07:34

cmfic1

From Johan Loubser @ Accurate Arms

Caliber:.458 Lott.
Barrel length: 24”

Powder: Accurate -- 5744.

Bullet weight: 300grains.
Low load: 47.0 grains (1900 – 2000 ft/p/sec).
Max load: 68.0 grains (2600 – 2700 ft/p/sec) Max pressure!!

Bullet weight: 350grains.
Low load: 44.0grains (1800 – 1900 ft/p/sec)
Max load: 63.0 grains (2450 – 2550 ft/p/sec). Max pressure!!

Bullet weight: 400-405 grains.
Low load: 42.0grains (1750 – 1850 ft/p/sec)
Mid range load: 52.0grains (2025-2125 ft/p/sec)
Max load: 61.0 grains (2300 – 2400 ft/p/sec). Max pressure!!

Bullet weight: 460 grains.
Low load: 40.0grains (1600 – 1700 ft/p/sec)
Max load: 56.0 grains (2100 – 2200 ft/p/sec). Max pressure!!

Bullet weight: 500grains.
Low load: 38.0grains (1500 – 1600 ft/p/sec)
Mid range load: 46.0 grains (1800-1900 ft/p/sec)
Max load: 54.0 grains (2000 – 2100 ft/p/sec). Max pressure!!

Rod

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"A hunter should not choose the cal, cartridge, and bullet that will kill an animal when everything is right; rather, he should choose ones that will kill the most efficiently when everything goes wrong"
Bob Hagel

25 March 2009, 07:54

jeffeosso

to help the search function later
5744 lott practice plinker loads

quote:
Originally posted by cmfic1:
From Johan Loubser @ Accurate Arms

Caliber:.458 Lott.
Barrel length: 24”

Powder: Accurate -- 5744.

Bullet weight: 300grains.
Low load: 47.0 grains (1900 – 2000 ft/p/sec).
Max load: 68.0 grains (2600 – 2700 ft/p/sec) Max pressure!!

Bullet weight: 350grains.
Low load: 44.0grains (1800 – 1900 ft/p/sec)
Max load: 63.0 grains (2450 – 2550 ft/p/sec). Max pressure!!

Bullet weight: 400-405 grains.
Low load: 42.0grains (1750 – 1850 ft/p/sec)
Mid range load: 52.0grains (2025-2125 ft/p/sec)
Max load: 61.0 grains (2300 – 2400 ft/p/sec). Max pressure!!

Bullet weight: 460 grains.
Low load: 40.0grains (1600 – 1700 ft/p/sec)
Max load: 56.0 grains (2100 – 2200 ft/p/sec). Max pressure!!

Bullet weight: 500grains.
Low load: 38.0grains (1500 – 1600 ft/p/sec)
Mid range load: 46.0 grains (1800-1900 ft/p/sec)
Max load: 54.0 grains (2000 – 2100 ft/p/sec). Max pressure!!