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This Federal Premium Cape-Shok load pairs a 500-grain Trophy Bonded Sledgehammer Solid bullet with a factory velocity of 2300 feet per second, producing over 5800 foot-pounds of muzzle energy. The .458 Lott cartridge was developed to correct shortcomings of the .458 Winchester Magnum, offering superior velocity and consistency without the compressed powder charges that plagued earlier designs. This load represents the industry standard performance for the caliber and is widely recognized among professional hunters and guides.
The TBSS bullet features a flat nose profile that minimizes deflection while creating a deep, straight wound cavity. A grooved shank improves accuracy across various rifle platforms, and the thick bronze jacket is bonded to the core for exceptional weight retention and penetration. Federal's bonded construction ensures the bullet retains more than 95 percent of its weight, allowing energy to dump effectively on impact rather than shedding mass prematurely.
The nickel-plated brass cases provide superior corrosion resistance and smoother feeding, which matters when conditions are harsh. Lacquer-sealed primers protect against moisture and guarantee reliable ignition in the humid, extreme climates where dangerous game hunting occurs. Each round is boxer-primed and reloadable, so you can stretch the value of your investment by reforming and reloading spent cases.
This ammunition is purpose-built for African dangerous game and works equally well on large North American game like grizzly bears and bison. Federal markets this specifically for safari applications where thick hide, heavy bone, and the need for one-shot reliability leave no margin for error.
The .458 Lott was developed as an improvement over the .458 Winchester Magnum specifically for hunting large, dangerous game. It's particularly suited for African game like Cape buffalo, elephant, and hippo, and also works effectively on large North American game such as grizzly bears and bison. The cartridge delivers superior penetration and stopping power compared to earlier big-bore options.
Solid, non-expanding bullets like the Trophy Bonded Sledgehammer Solid excel at penetrating heavy bone and thick hide without deflection. They maintain a straight wound channel and don't lose velocity or energy to expansion, making them ideal for dangerous game where a deep, reliable hit is critical. This is why most ammunition manufacturers offer solid options for dangerous game loads.
Yes, .458 Lott chambers are specifically designed to safely accept and shoot .458 Winchester Magnum ammunition. However, the reverse is not true—you cannot safely fire .458 Lott ammunition in a .458 Winchester Magnum rifle. The Lott case is longer and operates at higher pressures, which makes it incompatible with Winchester chambers.
Yes, the nickel-plated brass cases are boxer-primed and fully reloadable. The .458 Lott's straight-wall case design also provides more flexibility than bottlenecked cartridges for reloading to different power levels and bullet weights, making it popular with handloaders who want to tailor loads for specific game and conditions.
| UPC | 029465098186 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | P458LT2 |
| Shipping Weight | 2.65 |
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