I'm thinking about making a .458 SOCOM AR platform. Does anyone have any input on the reliability of the round, feeding or performance issues?
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Create a channel Learn moreI'm thinking about making a .458 SOCOM AR platform. Does anyone have any input on the reliability of the round, feeding or performance issues?
Don't even consider the round if you're not a proficient hand loader.
The only thing Lee makes that I'll own or use is their FCD(Factory Crimp Die). Yeah, I'm kind of a snob.
Good luck with your choice though and be prepared to drop some dough on components
A 308 might be more appropriate across a bigger spectrum, but I have one of those too. Wilson Combat makes some nice billet receivers for it.
When I was trying to decide whether to build a 458, a big issue for me was that I couldn't find barrels with the twist that I wanted. Many barrels are 1:14" twist, meaning they tend to shoot the heavier bullets better. I couldn't care less about heavier bullets for this rig. I wanted to shoot the 300gr TSXs so I was hoping to find a 1:22" barrel. That has proven to be very difficult. Until I can build the upper that I want, I didn't move forward with the project. Just something to keep in mind.
Alas, forgive my imprecise language. It's not so much the stabilization that interests me, but just the overall efficiency of the combo. Bill Wilson's written about using 1:22" over 1:14" barrels for the Hornady hunting bullets. I defer to him on this as he's done the testing, and I haven't. I'm sure the 1:14" does just fine, but I'm a bit particular when I'm dropping so much on a new upper. To each his own.
Just finished putting together a Wilson Combat 458 Socom kit! Have not had a chance to shoot it yet, will keep you informed.
Barrel 14.7" 1/14 twist, Lancer 20 & 30rd mags.
Just finished putting together a Wilson Combat 458 Socom kit! Have not had a chance to shoot it yet, will keep you informed.
Barrel 14.7" 1/14 twist, Lancer 20 & 30rd mags.
I have used the hornady 325 grain and 29 grains of lil gun with alot of success but the remington 300 grain hollow points are half the cost at 36.00 per hundred and kill every thing I shoot with them . with the 300 grain zeroed at 100 yds it drops 11 inches at 200 yds and 44 inches at 300 yds .
here is a picture of 4 shots at 300 yds . 300 grain remington , 1850 fps I used a 10 shot bushmaster mag so 4 is all that would fit
It was fun as hell to shoot but also really expensive to shoot (and reload). The round has crazy knockdown power but ballistically it's a turd, even worse than the 300 BLK. Like the Blackout it really shines in short range suppressed fire.
The wilson combat barrel I had from a year and a half ago had the 6 oclock lug. Supposedly my barrel was part of the first run aftrr he added the 6 oclock lug intonthe barrel extension. My barrel extension from circa december 2012.How about a pic looking down your upper receiver towards the barrel extension, in full focus?
BTW, The latest pic of the 6 o'clock lug, on Billy's site, seems to still be missing a locking lug.
For those in Rio Linda, that's a RFA: wRong Fucking Answer. Even at a lowly da-da-damn 35K psi.
BTW, I wish to purchase one of Billy's .458 SOCOM 16" Heavy Barrel Kits. Just AIN'T gunna do it, rat da-da-damn now... till that 6 o'clock lug comes back.
I only have a couple pounds of lil gun but have 20lbs of H110(love that stuff). I will check out the ballistics on them for that round. Im just glad to hear that the effective range is better than 150yds. That is what everyone has been telling me. That is definitely a good grouping for 300yds. What barrel do you have on it? I'm debating on whether or not to make it an SBR. If I can't use my ti-rant that I already have then I won't go SBR. AAC says it won't be warrantied if I put it on a .458 SOCOM.