what bullet for a 458 lott?

[lovestohunt]

gonna do some squirrel hunting and I've heard they can be dangerous. gonna use my 458 Lott so i was wondering what size bullet you would reccommend? thanks in advance for your help

 

[JD338]

lovestohunt

Welcome to the forum.

Take a look at the .458 cal 300 gr BST. It is designed for the 45-70 but would make for a great plinking and squirrel/ varmint bullet in your 458 Lott.

JD338

 

[SJB358]

Lovestohunt, do you load your own ammo or are you shooting factory ammo? Who makes your 458 Lott! Pictures are always welcome around here of the big thumpers! :lol:

 

[Elkman]

a big, long fat one!!!

 

[Oldtrader3]

The 350 grain Hornady's have a good reputation for 2000 fps light loads in the Lott for smaller game.

 

[Greg Nolan]

I used the 350 gr. Barnes TSX for 2730 fps. I think Fotis loaded his a little hotter. It was a nice shooting round in the Ruger #1 Tropical. Anything lighter and you take a chance on a wounding one and you wouldn't want to have to go in the brush after one. They have BIG teeth. :lol:
Greg

 

[FOTIS]

gonna do some squirrel hunting and I've heard they can be dangerous. gonna use my 458 Lott so i was wondering what size bullet you would reccommend? thanks in advance for your help

Bored are we?

 

[IdahoCTD]

I've shot the Barnes 250gr X's made for the 45-70 recently. My gun shoots them 3150fps with R-7 and they are pretty accurate. The BC is horrible but short range they work pretty good.