Grizzly 458 Lott 500gr Solid – Rugged Dangerous Game Ammo

Description

The Grizzly 458 Lott 500gr Solid load, item GC458L5, is a 5 round box of 458 Lott ammunition from Grizzly Cartridge Company, loaded with a 500 grain solid bullet rated at 2300 fps with 5873 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. Grizzly recommends it for safari hunting and big game.

Grizzly 458 Lott 500gr Solid Overview

The 458 Lott was developed by American hunter Jack Lott after a close call with a Cape buffalo, with the goal of giving the 458 Winchester Magnum more case capacity and dependable performance in African heat. This Grizzly load fires a 500 grain solid at a rated 2300 fps with 5873 foot-pounds of energy, putting it among the most powerful loads in its class. Solids like this are the standard choice for elephant and for follow-up shots on buffalo, where straight-line penetration through heavy bone is essential.

Bullet Design

A solid is a non-expanding, homogeneous metal bullet built for the largest dangerous game, such as elephant, Cape buffalo and hippo. It is designed to hold its shape and drive in a straight line through heavy bone and thick muscle, which is exactly what is needed for frontal brain shots and follow-up shots on dangerous animals. Many hunters carry solids alongside an expanding load for their first shot.

Intended Use

Grizzly recommends this load for safari hunting and big game. Solids are intended for elephant, buffalo, hippo and other thick-skinned dangerous game, and for finishing shots. For plains game, an expanding bullet is the better choice. Always confirm legal caliber and energy minimums with your outfitter and the country where you hunt.

Firearm Compatibility

This ammunition is made for rifles chambered in 458 Lott. Rifles chambered for 458 Lott can also fire 458 Winchester Magnum, but 458 Lott ammunition must never be fired in a rifle chambered for 458 Winchester Magnum, since the Lott case is longer.

Grizzly Cartridge Company

Grizzly Cartridge Company is an American ammunition maker known for heavy, hard-hitting loads for hunters, outdoorsmen and handgunners who carry in bear country, along with cowboy action, defense and safari ammunition. Its loads are made in the USA, and many are built to run at the upper end of what each cartridge allows, so always match the load to your firearm.

Recoil and Shootability

The 458 Lott produces very heavy recoil with a 500 grain bullet. A heavy rifle, a quality recoil pad, proper stock fit and practice from shooting sticks are important before a dangerous game hunt.

Practice and Testing

Fire enough rounds through your own rifle before a hunt to confirm reliable feeding and extraction and to check where this load prints at the distances you expect to shoot. Practice from shooting sticks and field positions, not only from the bench, since dangerous game shots are often taken quickly at close range.

Storage and Care

Store ammunition in a cool, dry place in its original box, away from solvents and lubricants that can contaminate primers. Inspect rounds for dents, loose bullets or corrosion before loading, and carry spare rounds in a cartridge holder that protects them from dust and moisture.

Specifications

• Brand: Grizzly Cartridge Company
• Item number: GC458L5
• Caliber: 458 Lott
• Bullet weight: 500 grain
• Bullet type: solid
• Rated velocity: 2300 fps
• Muzzle energy: 5873 ft-lbs
• Recommended for: Safari hunting and big game
• Count: 5 rounds per box
• UPC: 815152011046
• Made in the USA

Before You Buy

Federal law requires buyers of rifle ammunition to be at least 18 years old when buying from a licensed dealer. Some states and cities restrict ammunition purchases, require background checks or limit shipping, so check your local rules before you order. If you plan to travel abroad with ammunition, check airline and destination country rules well in advance.

Who It Is For

The Grizzly 458 Lott 500gr Solid is a great fit for dangerous game hunters with a 458 Lott, professional hunters and guides who need dependable stopping ammunition, and sportsmen preparing for an elephant or Cape buffalo hunt.

Buy the Grizzly 458 Lott 500gr Solid at MAG5 Firearms

MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Grizzly 458 Lott 500gr Solid online and we will ship it to you where state and local law allow, or browse our full selection of ammunition for more rifle loads. For factory details, visit Grizzly Cartridge.