Ruger Rifles

Forrest Halley, how brutal is the 458 Lott to shoot?

@Kevin Peacocke to fairly describe it I am unsure I would use the term brutal. If it were brutal I do not think I would fire it. I find the recoil to be quite abrupt with a very fast acceleration. I have only ever fired 500 grain bullets at near maximum loadings. I am aware that abrupt is but a rearrangement of brutal with a single consonant substitution. It is truly awesome how effectively the charge accelerates both the the bullet and the rifle. When compared to the .375 loaded with vigorous charges the recoil profile is similar but still magnified. I do not think I would enjoy anything heavier out of a rifle of this weight at 9.5#. When you see the gentleman who fires the heavy No.1's he starts getting out of the way of the gun somewhere around the .450 3¼ and I agree with that. I would also very much like for legendary arms works to come out with a stainless steel version of their most excellent safety.

@Forrest Halley
Nice rifles! I’ll stay with my CZ Lott. The recoil isn’t much more than my CZ WM.

@CoElkHunter That's a fine idea. I will attempt to prove myself worthy in this pursuit secure in the knowledge that either way it's still a fun gun to look at. I do believe I am going to pursue the 400 grain Speers for a while and learn to master the rifle.

@Forrest Halley
I’ve loaded 350gr Speer Mag Tips in my WM. They shoot great with mild recoil. Haven’t loaded them in the Lott yet, but just fun to shoot with mild recoil. WE don’t have to shoot full power loads all the time to just have fun with our rifles. Just my 2 centavos!

@CoElkHunter I am just concerned about the point of impact holding up. I have fixed express sights and OCD. Changing loads not always easy.