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New to 458 socom

Nooch13

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Any suggestions on sources, brands or components to reload it? I need to come up with a repeatable load for it as I just finished a build...

Tromix barrel, Wilson gas system and bcg.
 

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Any suggestions on dies? What’s your favorite load, and COAL?
I am using Hornady dies and seem to work well.
Make sure to only bump the shoulder .005 and you are not "over sizing" the brass.
I have had good luck with 325 FTX and various powders like ...
Lil Gun
4198
Re7
Norma 200
Please visit 458 socom forums to find bunches of knowledge.

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The socom forum is a good place to start. But depending on what bullet your running, you’ll find zero info.

I shoot GPM 250 HP Q-S frangibles over IMR 4198 @ 1750 out of a 16” Tromix bbl.

Had nothing but problems with my Radical barrel. I’ve given my opinion of them in another thread here.
 
My setup sounds similar. 16” Tromix threaded barrel, Wilson combat bcg, bolt and low profile gas system in a killed out upper. Why am i not seeing the 458 socom forum on here y’all keep talking about??

I’m not set on any particular bullet yet and at least as of now, my only can in 30 cal...though that may eventually change
 
Several years ago in Indiana you could not use a centerfire rifle. We were limited to ‘pistol cartridge rifles ‘. The 458 SOCOM was considered a PCR. Most of us Hoosiers were using the 458 SOCOM.
I have killed several deer and hogs with mine.
I have my RR dialed in with reloaded ammo.
As mentioned I visited the SOCOM website for data.
I keep a reloading log book of my hunting loads. If you would like I will be happy to share with you.
Now we can use centerfire rifles so my SOCOM sits in the safe.
 
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My setup sounds similar. 16” Tromix threaded barrel, Wilson combat bcg, bolt and low profile gas system in a killed out upper. Why am i not seeing the 458 socom forum on here y’all keep talking about??

I’m not set on any particular bullet yet and at least as of now, my only can in 30 cal...though that may eventually change
Not on here. It’s a separate forum.