The “458 Winchester Magnum, all the cartridge you’ll ever need” thread

[CZDiesel]

I just want to thank so many of you for your input in this thread. @Riflecrank, @Northern Shooter, @CZDiesel and so many more. I recently acquired my first 458 Win Mag in a Model 70 Super Express with a 22' barrel. Prior to this my Largest caliber shooting was handled by my 300 Weatherby Magnum, so this is a jump in size. I have only shot about 30 rounds as I start to sight it in and get used to it. It needs some modifications the trigger being the next thing I am doing as well as others. I do hand load but not the 458 yet as I am just accumulating brass to do so. This gun is being built specifically for my next trip to SA for a Cape Buffalo in 2026. so I have time to figure out what the gun as well as myself like to shoot. I have gained more information on this caliber reading this today than the last 3 months reading everything I could find on the 458 Win Mag and I will defiantly try out several of the load s recommended or referenced here in. So Thank you all again for your sharing your wisdom and experience some of us GREATLY appreciate it!

Great rifle! It is more than you will ever need as a client and outperforms the 416s that so many drool over!

Please, before posting, read ALL of Kevin Robertson's books (prob available as an e-book that you can listen to while driving to the hospital...) lol

I have and I’ve watched all of his YouTube! He calls a 458 bullet at 2150fps the “Gold Standard” for dangerous game!