Toooo many years ago I had a No1 in 458wm. I loved the big bore and the traditional looks. I knew I was ready in case I ever found a sack of money and could go to Africa, (Im still looking...). I made the mistake of trying to "tough-out" the recoil of the 500grs, and hated it. I sold it to a guy half my size who had the good sense to roll with the recoil and shoots it all day.

I never thought about Mercury reducers then. I cant remember if I even heard of them at that time. I wish I had. I also wish I would have kept searching for lighter bullets.

Good luck!