.458 SOCOM upper

[boyscout]

I'm interesested in getting a .458 SOCOM upper for hunting, any feed back?

 

[kludge]

Similar ballistics to the handloaded .45-70

 

[shibumiseeker]

I have one, like shooting it, like the round, haven't hunted with it yet.

Anything more specific you want to know?

 

[melensdad]

I have one, interesting round/upper combo. Recoil feels like a 20 gauge slug gun. Energy is similar to a 12 gauge slug but it is more accurate than a slug barreled shotgun.

 

[dtkw]

I have one too, fun to shoot at water bottles and watermelons. No time to go hunting yet.

 

[ZbornacSVT]

Haven't been able to shoot mine yet....darn dies are fighting me....

Marty Ter Weeme is selling a custom built upper that a customer backed out on over on AR15.com, fyi.

 

[dtkw]

When you reload, make sure you use a lot of lube on the neck. Otherwise, it'd be b1tch to remove it. I usually use a paper towel to wipe them clean afterward.

 

[Lock n Load]

Im hoping to go the AR route for deer hunting (and my Ruger Redhawk too) and dropping the slug guns, using mloaders for special hunts when needed.

I think that I can take advantage of the improved accuracy and range on a few farms that I hunt.....

 

[mkbar80]

In case some people aren't aware (and haven't put 2 and 2 together from the above posts) the .458 Socom round is a legal hunting round in Indiana.

from DNR Site:

Rifles with pistol cartridges ​

Rifles must fire a cartridge with a bullet of .357-inch diameter or larger; have a minimum case length of 1.16 inches; and have a maximum case length of 1.625 inches. ​

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[/FONT]These rifle cartridges can be used only during the deer firearms season. ​

Some cartridges that are legal include the following:
.357 Magnum
.38-40 Winchester
.41 Magnum
.41 Special
.44 Magnum
.44 Special
.44-40 Winchester
.45 Colt
.454 Casull
.458 SOCOM
.480 Ruger
.475 Linebaugh
.50 Action Express
.500 S&W
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Some illegal rifle cartridges for deer hunting are the .30-30 Winchester, .444 Marlin and .45-70 Govt.


So if you like the idea of hunting deer in Indiana with an AR pattern rifle...the 458 SOCOM is a good choice. See Rock River Arms.

 

[davman]

A buddy of mine has one and told me he is having a hard time finding ammo. I don't think he hand loads at all and three dollars a round seems high for anything other than hunting. Does anyone know the original intent of the .458 round? Just curious..

 

[malern28us]

Killing things.

 

[davman]

nice, has the military ever actually put this into service?

 

[boyscout]

How would I contact him? I'm definitely interested!

 

[Fargo]

A buddy of mine has one and told me he is having a hard time finding ammo. I don't think he hand loads at all and three dollars a round seems high for anything other than hunting. Does anyone know the original intent of the .458 round? Just curious..

It is my understanding that it was developed for use with a 300+ grain bullet which gave you a subsonic round out of an AR with plenty of oomph. The reason was so you could effectively suppress it for special ops stuff.

Best,

Joe