| Ripp |
| (.577 member) |
| 11/07/13 03:58 AM |
Re: 458 win mag 22" barrel
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I would just about law odds that Phil Schoemaker's .458 mag. Alaskan guide rifle has a 22" bl. Too, he's shot moose at well over that 300yard range when the need arose. You'd be surprised what a good rifle shot can do with some practice and a .45 cal rifle.
A strong 350gr. at 2,450fps to 2,500fps, or a 400gr. at 2,350fps to 2,400fps will work just fine. It's just a lot more rifle than I need, these days for moose or big bear. When younger, I thought differently.
The main 416 I use has a 22" barrel...and it is very accurate--shot little antelope in Africa over 250yds on more than one hunt...and when in the thick stuff after a buff or other nasty, very quick..
think for a dangerous game gun..22" works very well
Ripp