Accuracy and range of 458win?

[Jeremy]

Im getting a 458win next week. I was just wondering what kind of range and accuracy I should should expect to get with this gun. Also, I'll need to get a scope for it. I already have a Weaver K4 fixed power and a BSA Contender scope but I doubt that either would be good. Any suggestions? Thanks.

 

[icehunter121]

With my .458 shooting 350 grain handloads I can clover leaf em at 100 yds for 3 shots.As for range i have takin deer with it at over 200 yards no problems at all!!!

 

[MTM]

Icehunter, what kind of speed are you getting with the 350 gr.?

 

[Gibbs505]

You can expect problems with any inexpensive scope and scope mounts!

 

[Boomer]

The old K series steel scopes are very good at holding up to recoil. A fixed power scope is another good idea, and a low magnification gives you enough eye relief so you won't get tagged when the rifle recoils. With good handloads the rifle will shoot tighter than you can hold out to 300 yards. Trajectory of a 400 gr. Barnes X at 2300 fps is:
+3" @ 100
0 @ 200
-13" @ 300.

 

[icehunter121]

MTM..the velocity is just a bit shy of 2500 fps.

 

[rottenfuher]

I use iron sights and usally donot fire any farther than 150 yards.

 

[JasonYuke]

I like full loads of BLC-2 and 500 grain Interbonds, at 2170 Fps. Will group 1 1/2 at 100 yards.

 

[Jeremy]

So my Weaver K4 fixed power scope (older model) would be good for this gun?

 

[Gibbs505]

So my Weaver K4 fixed power scope (older model) would be good for this gun?

Put in on and shoot 20 rounds through it!! If it dosent go 'crunch' then keep it on!!

 

[Dustin]

Put in on and shoot 20 rounds through it!! If it dosent go 'crunch' then keep it on!!

LOL...that's more or less what I'd do, though I'd personally prefer something in the magnification of 2.5...

 

[Gibbs505]

LOL...that's more or less what I'd do, though I'd personally prefer something in the magnification of 2.5...

Don't forget the Advil for your shoulder

Oh, just as important is getting the right mounts and screws for them! Go to heavier screws and lock-tite them in!