Springfield 1903 - 458 Winchester Magnum

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Many 458's are built on '98 style Mauser actions.
Ruger, Remington and CZ built many 458's, too.

The '03 action is comparable in weight to the Mausers. Getting a bbl that is heavy enough, and a stock that is substantial enough, with recoil bolts and a decellerator pad, is paramount.

I have a Rem 700, custom shop 458 Win mag that has been to Africa 5 times ( not with me) and has taken many head of big game. This gun weights all of ten pounds and is not unpleasant to shoot with my reloads.

Think a light, lever action guide gun in 45-70+. or a 12 gage shotgun with high brass slug loads...those shotguns are always way too light and recoil is heavy with those guns.

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[rcathey]

Think a light, lever action guide gun in 45-70+. or a 12 gage shotgun with high brass slug loads...those shotguns are always way too light and recoil is heavy with those guns.

Oh that’s not so bad. I had one of those Marlin’s and shot a “bear load” 45-70 in it. That combo meant business but it wasn’t shoulder dislocating or anything.