Cartridge comparison
.458 Lott vs .460 Weatherby Magnum
.458 Lott and .460 Weatherby Magnum are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .458 Lott | .460 Weatherby Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1971 | 1958 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.4591″ | 0.458″ |
| Case length | 2.8″ | 2.913″ |
| Max pressure | 62,000 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | 65–90 ft·lb | 75–100 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 150 yd | 300 yd |
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.