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The 458 Lott is capable of more then a 50 fpm increase. I have no problem getting 150 feet and 2300 fpm with my hand loaded Lott. That in fact was more like 300 fpm over the 458 win 20 years ago. What has been lost not only was the Win round short on powder capacity but the ball powder being used had a tendency to ball thus giving radical burn rates
The best opinion on big bores for Africa is the book the Perfect Shot by Robertson. A must for all first time African hunters.
As written above, dont get hung up on cartridges, anything from 375 up will get the job done. Properly place the first bullet and it will not become a rodeo.
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