Sabatti Prof Synthetic .458 Winchester Magnum

• The .458 Winchester Magnum is a big-bore dangerous-game hunting cartridge developed to offer African-style Magnum performance in a bolt-action rifle. It’s capable of driving heavy bullets (often 450 – 500 gr) at substantial muzzle energy, making it suitable for thick-skinned large game such as Cape buffalo, elephant, and rhino.

• Sabatti’s rifles are known for solid Italian engineering, cold-hammer-forged barrels, quality bolt designs, and a variety of hunting and sport configurations. In their lineup, calibres up to and including .458 Winchester Magnum are offered in some versions of their hunting rifles.

Typical Characteristics (Expected for .458 Win Sabatti Hunting Rifle)

Calibre: .458 Winchester Magnum
Action: Bolt action — robust design to handle high magnum pressures (common to Sabatti hunting rifles).
Barrel: Cold-hammer-forged steel — typical Sabatti practice for strength and accuracy.
Stock: Synthetic (hunter-grade polymer) for durability in field use.
Trigger: Adjustable — likely two- or three-lever Sabatti trigger.
Magazine: Detachable variant — capacity (2–4 rounds) 
Sights/Mounts: Receiver drilled/tapped or integral Picatinny rail for scope mounting.

Typical dimensions for magnum hunters of similar class are:

• Barrel length: ~24–26 in (610–660 mm)

• Overall length: ~42–46 in (1070–1170 mm)

• Weight: ~4–6 kg (9–13 lbs) unloaded

Performance & Use

Intended Use:
The .458 Winchester Magnum is powerful enough for large and heavy game (e.g., buffalo, lion, elephant in typical African fields) at standard hunting ranges. Rifles in this caliber are built to withstand high pressure and recoil and are usually used with powerful optics and appropriate hunting loads.

Recoil & Handling:
Substantial recoil is typical with .458 Win Magnum rifles. Hunters often use heavier rifles, substantial recoil pads, and proper shooting technique to manage this. Magnums like this are not usually “light” field rifles, but they balance power with manageable weight for hunting.