.458 Devastator Article

[Lee Martin]

I spent the last 6 months trying new bullets in my .458 Devastator. The original 2002 article is now expanded and I thought some of you may be interested in the results:

http://www.singleactions.com/458Devastator.html

And if anyone would like the printable version, email me at [email protected].

 

[Rumrunner]

Hey Lee, that is an neat article. Some helpful pictures as well. Interesting about the lack of difference with the ported vs non-ported guns.
Thanks for sharing.

 

[UmpquaCharlie]

Great article thanks for sharing.
Charlie

 

[drastic_quench]

Too cool!

How much cheaper was that brass?

That belt looks like Serious Business. Without the rim, did that wildcat headspace off of the end of the brass or the belt?

 

[Lee Martin]

At the time, new belted magnum brass was 50% cheaper than FA Casull. Of course, with Starline and Winchester producing 454, that's changed. As for headspacing, ours is done off the belt.

 

[Cary]

Another great article. I enjoy each of them. You hold a special place being able to build these guns with your dad and then developing loads for them. Thanks for sharing with us who do not have that privilege.