Re: need feedback on the .458 SOCOM
Just picked up one of those myself (complete RRA rifle) but haven't had a chance to shoot it yet. BTW, SBR has a deal where if you send them your old brass they will reload it for a pretty good discount too. I plan to use that option until I start relaoding myself.
Just picked up one of those myself (complete RRA rifle) but haven't had a chance to shoot it yet. BTW, SBR has a deal where if you send them your old brass they will reload it for a pretty good discount too. I plan to use that option until I start relaoding myself.
Re: need feedback on the .458 SOCOM
I got one of the complete RRA carbines when they first came out. Absolutely love it! Only fired 400 Gr. Rem SP handloads so far. Function was perfect. Accuracy was around 1.5" for 5 shots at 100 yards.
This thing is unbelievably fun, and RRA's typical workmanship is there in abundance. I put an Ace FX stock on mine, and ordered it with the Vortex flash suppressor (looks great on this rig, and works well). It wears a Leupold CQT optic.
Go for it. I also have a Bushmaster .450. It's even more accurate, but I like the ability to use 500 gr. bullets that the SOCOM gives me. Both are very cool 200 yard sledgehammers, though.
see ya
I got one of the complete RRA carbines when they first came out. Absolutely love it! Only fired 400 Gr. Rem SP handloads so far. Function was perfect. Accuracy was around 1.5" for 5 shots at 100 yards.
This thing is unbelievably fun, and RRA's typical workmanship is there in abundance. I put an Ace FX stock on mine, and ordered it with the Vortex flash suppressor (looks great on this rig, and works well). It wears a Leupold CQT optic.
Go for it. I also have a Bushmaster .450. It's even more accurate, but I like the ability to use 500 gr. bullets that the SOCOM gives me. Both are very cool 200 yard sledgehammers, though.
see ya
Re: need feedback on the .458 SOCOM
Cor-bon was making some stuff at one point, not sure if they sell it as bulk brass, etc.
personally, i'm not all that impressed by the ballistics of the .458 SOCOM, if I wanted that kind of performance i'd buy a marlin .45-70 guide gun, lol.
Cor-bon was making some stuff at one point, not sure if they sell it as bulk brass, etc.
personally, i'm not all that impressed by the ballistics of the .458 SOCOM, if I wanted that kind of performance i'd buy a marlin .45-70 guide gun, lol.
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biggest problem is reloading dies-- no rcbs or redding, lee are marginal, in the one I have cases must be full length resized to function, and even with heavy case lube still results in stuck cases. 405 rem. 45/70 flat nose works very well, set is really fun with a NFA lower. (short range material interdiction). higher quality bullets cost too much at this level -- even remington doubled to $40 a hundred. various commercial cast bullets work well --- with the cost of plinking , 223 still wins.
biggest problem is reloading dies-- no rcbs or redding, lee are marginal, in the one I have cases must be full length resized to function, and even with heavy case lube still results in stuck cases. 405 rem. 45/70 flat nose works very well, set is really fun with a NFA lower. (short range material interdiction). higher quality bullets cost too much at this level -- even remington doubled to $40 a hundred. various commercial cast bullets work well --- with the cost of plinking , 223 still wins.
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Pictures please...
Pictures please...
Re: need feedback on the .458 SOCOM
Have been looking at both the Rock River 458 and Bushmaster 450 myself. Have not made up my mind yet. Just itching to complete a rifle with the spare couple of lowers I have right now. Damn the luck
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Have been looking at both the Rock River 458 and Bushmaster 450 myself. Have not made up my mind yet. Just itching to complete a rifle with the spare couple of lowers I have right now. Damn the luck
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shooter2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">biggest problem is reloading dies-- no rcbs or redding, lee are marginal, in the one I have cases must be full length resized to function, and even with heavy case lube still results in stuck cases. 405 rem. 45/70 flat nose works very well, set is really fun with a NFA lower. (short range material interdiction). higher quality bullets cost too much at this level -- even remington doubled to $40 a hundred. various commercial cast bullets work well --- with the cost of plinking , 223 still wins. </div></div>
Dude, Hornady makes an excellent set of .458 Socom dies. Mine work perfectly - never had a stuck case. Do yourself a favor and order a set.
I load the 405 gr. Rem FP over 38.0 gr. of H4198, capped with a Win WLP primer. Velocity is right at 1,600 fps. This equates to a medium-hot .45-70 load that you can hammer out 10 at a time (from 30-round UN-modified AR mag). MAJOR fun.
Jump on it!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shooter2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">biggest problem is reloading dies-- no rcbs or redding, lee are marginal, in the one I have cases must be full length resized to function, and even with heavy case lube still results in stuck cases. 405 rem. 45/70 flat nose works very well, set is really fun with a NFA lower. (short range material interdiction). higher quality bullets cost too much at this level -- even remington doubled to $40 a hundred. various commercial cast bullets work well --- with the cost of plinking , 223 still wins. </div></div>
Dude, Hornady makes an excellent set of .458 Socom dies. Mine work perfectly - never had a stuck case. Do yourself a favor and order a set.
I load the 405 gr. Rem FP over 38.0 gr. of H4198, capped with a Win WLP primer. Velocity is right at 1,600 fps. This equates to a medium-hot .45-70 load that you can hammer out 10 at a time (from 30-round UN-modified AR mag). MAJOR fun.
Jump on it!
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I have a RRA 458 and it runs like a top. I would go with Hornady or the CH dies. The CH dies are a bit pricy though.
The Starline brass seems to be going good for 5 reloads so far with no issues. Although I full length size I do play with headspace slightly with the Redding Competition shellholders to minimize how much I am sizing brass
I have a RRA 458 and it runs like a top. I would go with Hornady or the CH dies. The CH dies are a bit pricy though.
The Starline brass seems to be going good for 5 reloads so far with no issues. Although I full length size I do play with headspace slightly with the Redding Competition shellholders to minimize how much I am sizing brass
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http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/robosu1/458Socom2.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/robosu1/458Socom.jpg
Hope these pics work. Not very good quality - I snapped 'em in a hurry. Will try to get name of outfit I bought my dies from. I know I called Hornady direct and they told me where to get them. I'll post later, if I can find the receipt.
see ya
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/robosu1/458Socom2.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/robosu1/458Socom.jpg
Hope these pics work. Not very good quality - I snapped 'em in a hurry. Will try to get name of outfit I bought my dies from. I know I called Hornady direct and they told me where to get them. I'll post later, if I can find the receipt.
see ya
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Nice rifles. I have the Bubba version - a Marlin 1895 Cowboy that holds 9 or so rounds.
Nice rifles. I have the Bubba version - a Marlin 1895 Cowboy that holds 9 or so rounds.
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I got a Bubba version too - actually, I have a shitload of .45-70's; from a Shiloh Sharps to Marlins to Win. 1886's to a Ruger #1. Got a fetish for the damn things.
I do love the semi-auto equivalent, though. The thing's a major grin producer, I promise you.
see ya
I got a Bubba version too - actually, I have a shitload of .45-70's; from a Shiloh Sharps to Marlins to Win. 1886's to a Ruger #1. Got a fetish for the damn things.
I do love the semi-auto equivalent, though. The thing's a major grin producer, I promise you.
see ya
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Here's the link to Lock Stock & Barrel, where I got my SOCOM dies from:
http://www.lockstock.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HRN546464
As you can see, they're out of stock right now. I believe when I ordered them, they were out, as well, but they had Hornady send them direct to me, at the lower price (they're about $80 direct from Hornday, I believe).
TRG42, what kind of forend is that on your SOCOM?
Here's the link to Lock Stock & Barrel, where I got my SOCOM dies from:
http://www.lockstock.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HRN546464
As you can see, they're out of stock right now. I believe when I ordered them, they were out, as well, but they had Hornady send them direct to me, at the lower price (they're about $80 direct from Hornday, I believe).
TRG42, what kind of forend is that on your SOCOM?
Re: need feedback on the .458 SOCOM
I've had one for a few months now and have woked up some pretty good loads. I use honady dies and have not had any problems with them.I have tried various bullets and powders and never misfeeds. the thing runs like a tank. still trying to kill a deer with it. just a few loads ...all groups were at 100 yds.
I've had one for a few months now and have woked up some pretty good loads. I use honady dies and have not had any problems with them.I have tried various bullets and powders and never misfeeds. the thing runs like a tank. still trying to kill a deer with it. just a few loads ...all groups were at 100 yds.
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Been really thinking about one for some time now. Seems like the ultimate HOGerator.
RR
Been really thinking about one for some time now. Seems like the ultimate HOGerator.
RR
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Yep!
Yep!
Re: need feedback on the .458 SOCOM
As already brought up in another thread, the .458 SOCOM is now legal for deer hunting in Indiana where other cartridges with similar ballistics are not. I think a .458 SOCOM with heavy bullets, subsonic loads and a suppressor sounds like the perfect thing for deer within 100 yards. Or at least that is my excuse for wanting one.
In truth, I have wanted one for a long time. If you get one, I would recommend the ACE stocks with 1" recoil pads. They do a great job of taking the bite off my Saiga 12s.
As already brought up in another thread, the .458 SOCOM is now legal for deer hunting in Indiana where other cartridges with similar ballistics are not. I think a .458 SOCOM with heavy bullets, subsonic loads and a suppressor sounds like the perfect thing for deer within 100 yards. Or at least that is my excuse for wanting one.
In truth, I have wanted one for a long time. If you get one, I would recommend the ACE stocks with 1" recoil pads. They do a great job of taking the bite off my Saiga 12s.
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Here's a few 300 grain JHPs @ 2000fps working over a few water jugs last summer. It's an RRA .458 SOCOM. I've posted pics of it several times already.
http://s288.photobucket.com/albums/ll177/jevneaks/?action=view¤t=MVI_0077.flv
Here's a few 300 grain JHPs @ 2000fps working over a few water jugs last summer. It's an RRA .458 SOCOM. I've posted pics of it several times already.
http://s288.photobucket.com/albums/ll177/jevneaks/?action=view¤t=MVI_0077.flvSimilar threads
