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Cutting Edge .458 250gr Lever Gun Safari Raptor (20)

Category SAFARI RAPTOR®
CUTTING EDGE BULLETS

.458 / 250-gr Safari Raptor™ in monolithic brass (NonCon), purpose-built for lever guns (.45-70, 450 Marlin, Marlin Guide Guns). BBW#13™ 67% meplat with 3+1 bands to lower barrel strain. Six petals shear at ~3″ while the solid base drives straight and very deep. G1 BC 0.140; minimum impact ≥ 1,500 fps; standard twist recommended (not faster than 1:6″). Also suitable in double rifles and bolt guns.

Caliber
Grains

Use / positioning
Lever-gun-optimized .458 hunting bullet for tubular magazines and reliable cycling (.45-70, 450 Marlin). Delivers controlled upset plus straight, deep base penetration at typical lever-gun hunting speeds; also works in doubles and bolt actions.

Design & terminal effect
CNC-turned brass (NonCon). BBW#13™ 67% meplat for terminal stability; 3+1 band layout reduces friction/pressure. Six petals begin to shear around 3″ and radiate; the solid rear continues straight for maximum depth. Lead-free.

Key dimensions & thresholds

Caliber: .458
Weight: 250 grains
Bullet OAL: 0.908″
Projection length (nose): 0.410″
BC: G1 0.140 / G7 —
Minimum impact for expansion: ≥ 1,500 fps
Required twist: standard; not recommended faster than 1:6″

Box & contents
20 bullets (bullets only; no powder/primers).

.458 — 250 gr Safari Raptor™, brass
Six petals ~3″; straight-driving solid base
OAL 0.908″ ; projection 0.410″
G1 BC 0.140 ; ≥ 1,500 fps ; standard twist
Box of 20

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