What is the effective range of a 458 Winchester Magnum?

458 was not designed as a long range hunting cartridge. Its effective hunting range against large dangerous game is considered less than 110 yd (100 m).

How much recoil does a 458 win mag have?

458 inch projectile at about 2,550 fps its recoil is something to behold. Those extra few hundred feet per second come at a great cost in the recoil department. There are not many shooters who can consistently handle the recoil and shoot well with these extreme 458s.

When did the.458 Winchester Model 70 come out?

Winchester Model 70 “Super Grade African” made in the same year the .458 Winchester Magnum was introduced, 1956. (Picture courtesy Rock Island Auction). With their introduction of the .458 Winchester Magnum cartridge Winchester also released a world class rifle to fire it in, the Model 70 in their African and Super Grade African models.

Is the pre-64 Winchester Model 70 super grade African?

The pre-64 Winchester Model 70 has gone down in history as one of the greatest bolt action hunting rifles of all time. A Model 70 Super Grade African in 458 Winchester Magnum and made the same year the cartridge was introduced is a superb collector’s item.

Is the Winchester Model 70 a hi grade rifle?

Winchester Model 70 Super Grade chambered in .458 Win Mag. This rifle has a beautiful hi grade walnut stock and a high polish blued barrel. There are some light wear marks to the bluing and stock, but …Click for more info New in the box, model 70 super grade,6.5 creedmoor,22 inch barrel. …

Is the Model 70 African made in 458 Magnum?

A Model 70 Super Grade African in 458 Winchester Magnum and made the same year the cartridge was introduced is a superb collector’s item. But we hope whoever gets it will put it to good use whether that be in Africa, Australia, or for larger deer or bears in North America.