Cartridge comparison
.458 Lott vs .461 No. 1 Gibbs
.458 Lott and .461 No. 1 Gibbs are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .458 Lott | .461 No. 1 Gibbs | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1971 | 1879 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.4591″ | 0.461″ |
| Case length | 2.8″ | 2.35″ |
| Max pressure | 62,500 psi | 18,000 psi |
| Recoil | 65–90 ft·lb | 38.2 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 150 yd | 150 yd |
| SAAMI | SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP standardized | Not 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.
