Cartridge comparison
.43 Spanish Reformado vs .458 Lott
.43 Spanish Reformado and .458 Lott are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .43 Spanish Reformado | .458 Lott | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1871 | 1971 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.454″ | 0.4591″ |
| Case length | 2.26″ | 2.8″ |
| Max pressure | 18,000 psi | 62,500 psi |
| Recoil | 18–27.8 ft·lb | 65–90 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 300 yd | 150 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not standardized | CIP standardized |
| Obsolete | Obsolete | — |
Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.
Case profiles, to scale
Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.
