My big boomer(for now)

[Prairie Drifter]

Here is my 458 win mag Encore.

https://i.postimg.cc/dtVK292j/20230811-185009.jpg (https://postimg.cc/DmHDFLYS)

Starter loads with a 420gr hard cast

https://i.postimg.cc/ZnVzk9SN/20231121-110351.jpg (https://postimg.cc/7JGW0ZbP)

It's a shooter

https://i.postimg.cc/wxVpRrmB/20230914-110433.jpg (https://postimg.cc/XXphTQxM)

A few different loads to try

https://i.postimg.cc/pXcMqnkb/20231020-154739.jpg (https://postimg.cc/w7NrBMS0)

[tred1956]

Sweet. but my wrist hurts just looking at the pictures LOL
Safe shooting
Doug

[Bobby Tomek]

That's a nice-looking rig you have there! Have any hunts planned with it?

[Prairie Drifter]

That's a nice-looking rig you have there! Have any hunts planned with it?

This is my Africa gun. I have a test next month on water buffalo

[toddtd]

ouch!!!!

nice gun

[sunnysmarine]

You the man, man... I imagine the report is rather impressive, would like to see the fire ball

[Slowpoke Slim]

That cast bullet load looks like fun. I think I would pass on the "full boogie" loads, lol.

Tell us more about your upcoming water buffalo hunt.

It all looks very interesting.

Who's muzzle brake is that? Wondering how much muzzle flip vs. rearward motion you get under recoil (on a full house load).

[Prairie Drifter]

That cast bullet load looks like fun. I think I would pass on the "full boogie" loads, lol.

Tell us more about your upcoming water buffalo hunt.

It all looks very interesting.

Who's muzzle brake is that? Wondering how much muzzle flip vs. rearward motion you get under recoil (on a full house load).


The muzzle brake is from SSK. There is still a lot of muzzle flip. I may try a different brake. Full throttle loads are quite stout to say the least. I'll be using a 350gr barnes x bullet at 1950fps for the first shot, followed up by the 420gr hardcast at 1875fps if needed. I'll post a hunt report when I get back

[BobT]

Nice pistol, looks interesting! I'm curious about the cartridge choice, why the Winchester Magnum over one of the rimmed cartridges with similar ballistics? Looking forward to the hunt report!

[Prairie Drifter]

Nice pistol, looks interesting! I'm curious about the cartridge choice, why the Winchester Magnum over one of the rimmed cartridges with similar ballistics? Looking forward to the hunt report!

Two reasons. First, it's the most powerful. I don't know any rimmed cartridge that comes close. Second and most important, the need to find ammo in Africa should I get separated from mine during travel.

[WadeMod]

Make sure your head stamps match the barrel. I hear the S Africans are worse than us at customs. You shouldn't have a problem here, but imagine trying to bring a Wildcat round.

[BobT]

Two reasons. First, it's the most powerful. I don't know any rimmed cartridge that comes close. Second and most important, the need to find ammo in Africa should I get separated from mine during travel.

There are several, the .450 Nitro Express comes to mind quickly but ammo could be a bit of a problem. I do like the .458 WM and expect it will be plenty of power for whatever your target.

[Prairie Drifter]

Make sure your head stamps match the barrel. I hear the S Africans are worse than us at customs. You shouldn't have a problem here, but imagine trying to bring a Wildcat round.

I have been to South Africa about 12 times in the last 10 years. I book hunts and take clients at least once a year. We have never had them look at our ammo. However, you're correct, you are supposed to have the proper headstamp on the brass.

[Prairie Drifter]

There are several, the .450 Nitro Express comes to mind quickly but ammo could be a bit of a problem. I do like the .458 WM and expect it will be plenty of power for whatever your target.

Like I said, easy to find ammo

[pighunter284]

Ive been looking to change career direction where can i send my resume?

In all seriousness that looks like a ton of fun. i have a #1 in 404 Jeffery that im patiently waiting to take to africa. a contender in that would be fantastic.

you should try the triangular muzzle brake style on the 50 BMG. or the one S&W uses on their 460 and 500 magnums.

[Prairie Drifter]

Ive been looking to change career direction where can i send my resume?

In all seriousness that looks like a ton of fun. i have a #1 in 404 Jeffery that im patiently waiting to take to africa. a contender in that would be fantastic.

you should try the triangular muzzle brake style on the 50 BMG. or the one S&W uses on their 460 and 500 magnums.

I did try the "Tank" style brake. It didn't do that much more than the brake pictured.