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458 Lott Load Data & Ballistics Calculator

Estimate chamber pressure and muzzle velocity for the 458 Lott with the free, in-browser MyLoads internal ballistics simulator. The figures below are illustrative estimates from a physics model — not a recommended load. Always cross-check a current published loading manual.

458 Lott reference

Maximum average pressure (MAP)62,500 psi
Nominal case capacity110.0 gr H₂O
Groove / bullet diameter0.458 in (11.63 mm)

Example simulation illustrative

Bullet
Hornady 0.458 500 gr DGS
Powder
Hodgdon H4895
Charge
66.9 gr
Barrel
24 in

Muzzle velocity

1,916 fps

Peak chamber pressure (interval, ±10% burn rate)

32,388 – 37,977 – 43,917 psi

nominal is 61% MAP (62,500 psi)

The simulator isn't optimized for this cartridge yet: there isn't enough published pressure data to check it.

Illustrative example — every figure is an estimate; always confirm your load against a current published manual before loading.

Popular 458 Lott powders

Powders and bullets handloaders commonly use for the 458 Lott, drawn from public discussion and listed most common first. They appear as the Popular group in the calculator's pickers. This is not a load recommendation — always check your load against a current published manual.

Popular 458 Lott bullets

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