Originally Posted by bea175
458 Lott is what the 458 WM should have been from the start. 45-70 is much better for deer.


From the practicalities of shooting deer in America I am sure you are correct.

However, for the shooter who is a bit of guns/ammo nut the 458 offers potential bolt action accuracy and will duplicate 45/70 loads at any level with ease and great accuracy, assuming of course the rifle itself is accurate.