Buy .458 Lott Ammo for Sale
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Hornady Dangerous Game 500 gr DGX Bonded .458 Lott Ammo, 20/box - 82614
Brand:
Hornady
Bullet Type:
DGX
Caliber:
.458 Lott
Capacity:
20
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
500 grain
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Barnes Bullets VOR-TX Safari 500 gr TSX Flat Base .458 Lott Ammo, 20/box - 22027
Brand:
Barnes
Bullet Type:
TSX FLAT BASE
Caliber:
.458 Lott
Grains:
500 grain
Rounds:
20
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Federal Premium Safari Cape-Shok 500 gr Trophy Bonded Sledgehammer Solid .458 Lott Ammo, 20/box - P458LT2
Brand:
Federal
Bullet Type:
Trophy Bonded Sledgehammer Solid
Caliber:
.458 Lott
Grains:
500 grain
Rounds:
20
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Federal Premium Safari Cape-Shok 500 gr Woodleigh Hydro Solid .458 Lott Ammo, 20/box - P458LWH
Brand:
Federal
Bullet Type:
Woodleigh Hydro Solid
Caliber:
.458 Lott
Grains:
500 grain
Rounds:
20
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Federal Premium Safari Cape-Shok 500 gr Trophy Bonded Bear Claw .458 Lott Ammo, 20/box - P458LT1
Brand:
Federal
Bullet Type:
Trophy Bonded Bear Claw
Caliber:
.458 Lott
Grains:
500 grain
Rounds:
20
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Nosler Safari 458 Lott 500 grain Solid Rifle Ammo, 20/Box - 40630
Brand:
Nosler
Bullet Type:
Solid
Caliber:
.458 Lott
Grains:
500 grain
Rounds:
20
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Nosler Safari 458 Lott 500 grain Partition Rifle Ammo, 20/Box - 40628
Brand:
Nosler
Bullet Type:
Partition
Caliber:
.458 Lott
Grains:
500 grain
Rounds:
20
Frequently Asked Questions
Buy .458 Lott Ammo for Sale
What is the difference between .458 Win Mag and .458 Lott?
.458 Lott uses a longer case (2.8" vs 2.5"), giving roughly 10-15% more capacity and higher velocities—typically 2,300 fps with 500gr bullets versus 2,200 fps for Win Mag. Win Mag fits standard-length actions; Lott requires magnum actions. Lott rifles can also chamber Win Mag ammunition.
What is 458 Lott good for?
.458 Lott is designed for hunting dangerous African game—buffalo, elephant, hippo, and rhino. Its longer case generates higher velocity and energy than .458 Winchester Magnum, giving hunters reliable stopping power on heavy, thick-skinned animals at close range in dense bush.
Who makes a 458 Lott rifle?
Winchester, CZ, and Ruger manufacture .458 Lott rifles. Winchester offers the Model 70 African, CZ makes the 550, and Ruger produces the No. 1. Hornady partnered with Ruger to introduce the .458 Lott cartridge, playing a key role beyond ammunition. Custom builders also chamber the cartridge on various actions.
What is the effective range of a 458 Lott rifle?
The .458 Lott is effective on dangerous game to roughly 150–200 yards. Most hunters zero at 100 yards, relying on heavy bullet energy at close range. The cartridge is designed for thick-cover African hunting situations, not long-distance shooting.
What is the recoil of a 458 Lott rifle?
.458 Lott generates substantial recoil energy in a 10-pound rifle, exceeding cartridges like the .416 Rigby, making it one of the hardest-kicking cartridges available. Recoil varies by rifle weight, stock design, and recoil pad quality. Ruger No. 1s are known for particularly punishing recoil due to their hard factory pads; Winchester and CZ rifles typically feel noticeably softer.
Can 458 Lott shoot 458 Win Mag?
No. A .458 Lott rifle can safely fire .458 Win Mag ammunition. The Lott chamber is longer, so Win Mag rounds headspace on the case shoulder without issue. The reverse is not true—.458 Lott rounds are too long to chamber in a .458 Win Mag rifle.
What rifles are chambered in 458 Lott?
The Winchester Model 70 African, CZ 550, and Ruger M77 MKII are factory rifles chambered in .458 Lott. Custom builds on CZ 550 magnum actions are also common options.
What is the history of 458 Lott?
The .458 Lott was developed by Jack Lott after a Cape buffalo nearly killed him in 1959. Dissatisfied with the .458 Winchester Magnum's performance, he designed a longer, more powerful cartridge. Introduced commercially by Ruger in 2002, it fires a 500-grain bullet at roughly 2,300 fps.