458 win mag

Scoits · August 15, 2018, 10:51 AM

Anyone loading the 458 Win and if so are you able to get 2200fpm with a 500 gr bullet.
I am behind on new powders [last 5 years] so thought someone has tried what is now available.
Thanks

**Unclenick** · August 15, 2018, 10:55 AM

What is your barrel length?

**44 AMP** · August 16, 2018, 01:54 AM

Hornady 7th edition shows ONE load (and its at max) that hits 2200fps from a 24" barrel with a 500 gr bullet. All the other listed powders max at 2150fps.

It's possible, barely with a 24" barrel.

August 15, 2018, 10:51 AM	#1
Scoits Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2017 Posts: 178	458 win mag Anyone loading the 458 Win and if so are you able to get 2200fpm with a 500 gr bullet. I am behind on new powders [last 5 years] so thought someone has tried what is now available. Thanks

August 15, 2018, 10:55 AM	#2
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	What is your barrel length? __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

August 16, 2018, 01:54 AM	#3
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,833	Hornady 7th edition shows ONE load (and its at max) that hits 2200fps from a 24" barrel with a 500 gr bullet. All the other listed powders max at 2150fps. It's possible, barely with a 24" barrel. __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.