Lindcott Armory Compare / .458 Lott vs .458 Winchester Magnum
Cartridge comparison
.458 Lott vs .458 Winchester Magnum
.458 Lott is faster (2,400 vs 2,240 fps); .458 Lott carries more energy (6,400 vs 5,570 ft·lb); .458 Winchester Magnum recoils less.
.458 Lott →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.458 Winchester Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .458 Lott | .458 Winchester Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1971 | 1956 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.458″ | 0.458″ |
| Case length | 2.8″ | 2.5″ |
| Velocity | 2,050–2,400 fps | 2,050–2,240 fps |
| Energy | 4,600–6,400 ft·lb | 5,336–5,570 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 62,000 psi | 60,000 psi |
| Recoil | 65–90 ft·lb | 60–80 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 200 yd | 150 yd |
FAQs
- Is .458 Lott faster than .458 Winchester Magnum?
- .458 Lott is faster — up to 2,400 fps versus 2,240 fps.
- Does .458 Lott hit harder than .458 Winchester Magnum?
- .458 Lott carries more muzzle energy (6,400 vs 5,570 ft·lb).