Lindcott Armory Compare / .458 Lott vs .460 Weatherby Magnum
Cartridge comparison
.458 Lott vs .460 Weatherby Magnum
.460 Weatherby Magnum is faster (2,700 vs 2,400 fps); .460 Weatherby Magnum carries more energy (8,100 vs 6,400 ft·lb); .458 Lott recoils less.
.458 Lott →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.460 Weatherby Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .458 Lott | .460 Weatherby Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1971 | 1958 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.458″ | 0.458″ |
| Case length | 2.8″ | 2.913″ |
| Velocity | 2,050–2,400 fps | 2,600–2,700 fps |
| Energy | 4,600–6,400 ft·lb | 6,760–8,100 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 62,000 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | 65–90 ft·lb | 75–100 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 200 yd | 300 yd |
FAQs
- Is .458 Lott faster than .460 Weatherby Magnum?
- .460 Weatherby Magnum is faster — up to 2,700 fps versus 2,400 fps.
- Does .458 Lott hit harder than .460 Weatherby Magnum?
- .460 Weatherby Magnum carries more muzzle energy (8,100 vs 6,400 ft·lb).