The Hornady .458 Lott 500gr DGS Solid is a box of 20 rounds of .458 Lott ammunition (Hornady part no. 8262) from the Hornady Dangerous Game Series. Its DGS bullet is a non-expanding design that Hornady recommends for thick-skinned game such as elephant, rhino and hippo. A tough copper-clad steel jacket is designed to give maximum penetration from all angles on thick-skinned, heavy-boned animals. The maker lists 2300 fps at the muzzle for the 500-grain bullet from a 24-inch barrel. It is a load for the safari hunter who needs the bullet to hold together and drive straight, not expand.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .458 Lott, stated here in Hornady’s own designation for this load.
• The bullet weight is 500 grains, the weight Hornady loads for this item.
• The bullet is the DGS (Dangerous Game Solid), a non-expanding design Hornady recommends for thick-skinned game such as elephant, rhino and hippo.
• The jacket is copper-clad steel, which Hornady designed to provide maximum penetration from all angles on thick-skinned and heavy-boned dangerous game.
• Muzzle velocity is 2300 fps in Hornady’s published data, measured from a 24-inch test barrel.
• Muzzle energy is 5873 ft-lb, Hornady’s figure for this load out of the same 24-inch test barrel.
• At 100 yards Hornady lists 2029 fps and 4569 ft-lb, which shows how much speed and energy the bullet carries downrange.
• Powder is matched to each load for optimum pressure and velocity, and Hornady says that matching also serves to regulate double rifles.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, which is the quantity you receive with this listing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What game is the DGS bullet meant for? Hornady says the non-expanding DGS bullet is recommended for thick-skinned game such as elephant, rhino and hippo.

What velocity does this .458 Lott load list? Hornady lists 2300 fps and 5873 ft-lb at the muzzle from a 24-inch test barrel, and 2029 fps at 100 yards.

How many rounds are in the box? This listing is one box of 20 rounds.

Buy the Hornady .458 Lott 500gr DGS Solid Dangerous Game Series Ammunition, 20 Rounds

Dangerous Game Series ammunition exists for hunters who can only count on one shot placement and one bullet that does its job. Order from Hornady’s selection of rifle ammunition and we will ship it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop with fast, insured delivery.