What is a 458 2" ?

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What is a 458 2" ?

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20 October 2009, 00:03

ramrod340

A 458 Wmag case that has been shortened to 2" from the factory 2.5". Not a bad wildcat. 400grs in the 17-1900fps range.

As usual just my $.02
Paul K

20 October 2009, 00:22

max(hm2)

i think it is called a 458 american. if i remember right barnes developed it in the 60's.

20 October 2009, 00:39

jeffeosso

today, its a 450 marlin, except the marlin has its belt more forward to prevent it from being chambering in a 300 win chamber.

i am certain you know what action that actually is

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.
476AR,
http://www.weaponsmith.com

20 October 2009, 01:45

JBrown

quote:
i am certain you know what action that actually is

I do have a question. I was under the impression that it is a no-no to chamber a small thread barrel in a magnum as it leaves the chamber walls too thin under the threads. Is this correct?

Jason

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20 October 2009, 08:10

fla3006

quote:
jeffeosso: i am certain you know what action that actually is

My thoughts were to open it up to Win (altho maybe the Mex is too short), reshape the stock, fix the bolt handle, add some sights, etc.

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20 October 2009, 16:54

jeffeosso

I got that exact thing .. a 3.15 oal winmag on a mexican mauser.. which does GREAT with remmie 405 at the short groove.