Originally Posted by Texczech
.450 Howell on the left and .460 Wby on the right.
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Is the 450 Howell based off a 30-06 case?[/quote]


No,it is a .404 Jeffery shortened to 2.5" and necked up to take a .458" bullet. Think .458 Win mag performance with lower pressures.

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