JHP because of its consistency round after round. That is a lot of horsepower. A previous post mentioned ammo availability. Thanks. I too am thinking about a bear hunt with it up in Northern Minnesota. Let our attention to every technical detail provide you with the ammunition you and your gun deserve. All that being said, i still think a good bolt gun is your best option for big game hunting. “The 300 grain JHP works for most everyone, but for those that prefer exceptional accuracy we offer the 325 grain FTX, and for those who demand unmatched penetration we have our 325-grain solid brass RNFP. The 2001 Ridley Scott movie Black Hawk Down, a film based on the novel by Mark Bowden about the 1993 raid in Mogadishu, brought home the enormity and horror of modern warfare to the American public. The sheer amount of energy delivered by the heavy round is adequate for all large North American game animals, from moose to elk to bear. The 458 SOCOM cartridge offers the practical ballistics of the legendary .45-70 in a modern AR platform rifle and is capable of firing 250 to 600 grain .458 caliber bullets in a lightweight, controllable package. Since the round fits in standard 5.56 magazines, it makes for an easy transition moving from one species to another in the same platform. No doubt the best 458 SOCOM ammo on the market!”, Whitetail hunters prefer the 300 gr. Differences Between 450 Bushmaster And 458 Socom Power. With that said, I don't think many hunters would consider using a 38 spcl to hunt elk. For those who want to hunt big game, destroy cars or houses, or do close range sniping with an AR platform firearm, the 458 SOCOM has no equal. Bone crusher calibers would quickly follow providing high country hunters with the power to knock down large American game such as elk, moose and brown bear. ITEM 47G. Back to that barbeque. The .458 SOCOM feeds from most standard unmodified 5.56 AR magazines. I want to hunt Wisconsin whitetail deer. He took a 175 lbs. Buy a quality .458 SOCOM hunting rifle here. I have a 18 inch 458 B&M, Very Nice Accurate Innovations Bastogne Walnut Stock, finish is GunKote Matte Black. Re: Battle of Mogadishu. I used to lead a scout platoon of m60 gun jeeps (I was squared away in those days!) As far as loaded ammo is concerned, I like the .458. I wouldn't try a grendel. Doable, sure. I wouldn't personally consider using a .308 for elk sized game. I've always been a fan of the 45-70 and have lever actions and single shot rifles, the 458 Socom just seemed a great idea! Whole thing would never have happened if Clinton had not pursued internationalist goals in Somalia instead of keeping US neutral supplier of aid to starving civilians. But the ammo is pricey unless you reload. Our passion for precision, repeatability, accuracy, and reliability drives our pursuit of perfection. This is basically a lightly loaded 4570 in semi auto form. Answer: That's a good one, too. Marty set forth from that stuff-of-legends meeting to develop the 458 SOCOM based upon the Special Operations Command requirements. If you want to have fun, let a friend shoot a milk jug filled with water at 15 yards...but you stand back about 50. I spotted the muflon sunday night over 1200 yards away on a ridge and on Saturday afternoon I came up on an aoudad that was under the feeder as I was about to climb into my stand. A while ago I checked and Hornady … The 458 SOCOM was a hand-loaded specialty- that is until Steinel Ammunition began offering accurate loads with a 300gr JHP and a 325gr FTX in 2016 and at prices that made hand loading much less beneficial. His son talked him into using 458 SOCOM in an AR platform and after finding out about Steinel’s 458 SOCOM 300 gr. The 2001 Ridley Scott movie Black Hawk Down, a film based on the novel by Mark Bowden about the 1993 raid in Mogadishu, brought home the enormity and horror of modern warfare to the American public. It's in all respects a modern 45-70 in a modern platform. The Battle of Mogadishu was the tipping point during a two-day battle between US Forces and Somali militiamen under Mohamed Farrah Aidid, the self-proclaimed president-to-be. We stand by our products 100 percent with a Satisfaction Guarantee policy. A standard 30 round GI mag holds 10 rounds of .458 SOCOM. Twinsburg, Ohio (September 2019) – With hunting season underway across the country, an increasing number of AR-15 platforms are being used in the field. RockinU: Steinel Ammunition's 458 SOCOM line-up Twinsburg, Ohio (Ammoland.com) – With hunting season underway across the country, an increasing number of AR-15 … Bobby Tyler Artisan, Gunsmith and Founder of Tyler Gun ... Grant Woods, Ph.D., Wildlife biologist and host of Grow... 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One of the many issues our US Forces commanders realized was that the current military round, the 5.56×45 cartridge, did not have effective stopping power on enemy troops, especially enemy troops hopped up on the local drug Khat, an herbal stimulant that causes loss of appetite, excitement and the inability to feel and register pain. Thread starter #1. transfixer Senior Member. JHP, he was shooting 3-round groups at sub-MOA at 100 yards. After having taken an elk with an 18" 308, I really think 308 is on the light side for elk. JHP, he was shooting 3-round groups at sub-MOA at 100 yards. A contact made at a local gun show in Ohio led the fledgling Steinel Ammunition Company to its first distributor, specifically of this military-style round. When you use Steinel pistol or rifle ammo, you can be sure that countless hours of research and testing have gone into every round. Initially, hunters who had been intrigued and enthusiastic about this round, found it scarce in the marketplace, and if found, expensive. While other manufacturers may have a specific product line designated as “match” or “premium,” at Steinel—premium ammunition is all we do. “I've hunted with the.458 SOCOM for years, and it's a great cartridge out to 140-150 yards, but past this range, the go-to hunting bullet—the Barnes 300-grain TTSX—fails to expand, even on big game like elk or zebra, based on my actual experience,” said Wilson. AR does NOT mean small bore. “Our SOCOM customers come back for our accurate, reliable rounds that feature great bullets, across multiple hunting applications,” Andy Steinel, president of Steinel Ammunition said. Get a Stag or RRA 6.8SPC @ $550 and rock that on deer for awhile. “I tried numerous brands of ammo. Range Life. The Right Range. The Lyman 50th Edition (p352-360) and Hornady 10th Edition (p754-761) reloading manuals were used as references for this article. (The .458 SOCOM is … Since I reload, I wanted a good selection of bullets. We stand by our products 100 percent with a Satisfaction Guarantee policy. When you use Steinel pistol or rifle ammo, you can be sure that countless hours of research and testing have gone into every round. I also beg to differ with the following: “found that using traditional hunting rounds such as .30-06 or .308 left him tracking wounded deer since the round would not fully expand” I note the lack of stating exactly what type of .308 or .30-06 ammunition that the author is referring to. 458 Win Mag vs 458 Lott: What You Know May Be Wrong.450 Marlin: Everything You Need To Know. A .458 SOCOM at 600-grain almost becomes absurd on a deer at close range, like using a Glock on a gnat. Keep cranking them out and shooting them up! Most folks stick with a 250, 300 or 405 grain bullet. For more information on Steinel Ammunition Co., visit www.steinelammo.com or follow along on Facebook or Instagram. The platform, initially developed by Armalite in the 1950’s as a military-style rifle, has become increasingly popular with civilians for home defense, varmint hunting and more recently big game hunting. 458 bullets slow down FAST. The goal was to capture two of Aidid’s top lieutenants and the time frame for the mission was estimated to be about an hour and ended up lasting overnight and well into the next day with 18 elite American troops killed. While the original .223 cartridge was effective for small game and varmints, deer hunters found the cartridge lacking in knock-down power. In relation to price, the 458 SOCOM 325gr. I’ve shot dozens of both whitetail and mule deer with the -06 and have never had to track one very far. Thread starter transfixer; Start date Dec 13, 2018; Dec 13, 2018. The ejection port opening of the upper receiver must be extended to allow clearance for the larger cartridge. The Sentry 12: A New Kind of Shotgun. I’m retired, widowed, live alone and my time is FREE. Bottom Line. April 12, 2019. I've observed that there are consistently more distributors keeping .458 in stock. Marty set forth from that stuff-of-legends meeting to develop the 458 SOCOM based upon the Special Operations Command requirements. For hunters who prefer the MSR platform and want a bone crushing projectile that takes game quickly and effectively at short to mid-ranges, the 458 SOCOM is a preferred caliber. One of the many issues our US Forces commanders realized was that the current military round, the 5.56×45 cartridge, did not have effective stopping power on enemy troops, especially enemy troops hopped up on the local drug Khat, an herbal stimulant that causes loss of appetite, excitement and the inability to feel and register pain. I want a .458 SOCOM for pig hunting and was wondering if the cartridge will work on a lever action? This comparison only matters depending on which types of games you are focusing on. Soft Point for hunting rounds for 30-06, 150gr. The goal was to capture two of Aidid’s top lieutenants and the time frame for the mission was estimated to be about an hour and ended up lasting overnight and well into the next day with 18 elite American troops killed. We are currently looking at some of the bullet technologies offered by Lehigh Defense.”, “Researching the origin of the 458-ammo inspired me to build the rifle,” T_Gun’s review states. All of these rounds are in the 300-350gr range besides the single subsonic .458 SOCOM … As for the hunt, it was unsuccessful. There is no doubt it is a man stopper, deer stopper, elk stopper, bear stopper maybe even an elephant stopper. Yes, 458 SOCOM is an awesome round. Ballistics of the SOCOM have been compared to the 45-70 except in a semi-auto AR-15 rifle. After looking at the round, I realized it had to be something derived from the .458 SOCOM, a round I have used extensively and … The .458 SOCOM rounds have slightly lower recoil energies when compared to the .50 Beowulf, which has several rounds in the 39-32ft.lb range compared to the highest .458 SOCOM round at 28.89ft.lb. pill @ 3,000 fps to 600 grain bullets (subsonic). L.-R.: .308 Win., .458 SOCOM, .375 SOCOM and 5.56. One of the biggest advantages of .458 SOCOM is it was designed specifically to fit standard GI AR mags, of which most of us have many. One of Steinel’s converts previously found that using traditional hunting rounds such as .30-06 or .308 left him tracking wounded deer since the round would not fully expand and pass right through the deer. I have taken three deer with this caliber/rifle combo in … Initially, hunters who had been intrigued and enthusiastic about this round found it scarce in the marketplace, and if found, expensive. Ballistics of the SOCOM have been compared to the 45-70 except in a semi-auto AR-15 rifle. “I’ve hunted with the .458 SOCOM for years, and it’s a great cartridge out to 140–150 yards,” said Wilson, “but past this range, the go-to hunting bullet, the Barnes 300 grain TTSX, fails to expand … even on large game such as elk or zebra. Twinsburg, Ohio (September 2019) – With hunting season underway across the country, an increasing number of AR-15 platforms are being used in the field.Modular, accurate and durable are attributes that make the AR-15 platform or Modern Sporting … I’m not a Creedmoor fanboy, but you seemed averse to the “recoil” of a .308. Loc: Elk Horn, Kentucky With my 458 socom I reload the Hornady 325 gr FTX bullets in it. This dedicated suppressed, 12-inch-barreled, thermal optic-equipped.458 SOCOM was built for hammering wild hogs here in Texas. ◀Previous Post Next Post I’ve been wearing the folks at Wilson Combat out trying to get one of their new .458 Ham’r rifles to review. In fact, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) estimates approximately 5 to 10 million MSRs are owned by responsible citizens. The pursuit was on for a reliable projectile that could take larger game ethically and fit and feed the MSR platform consistently. The 45-70 is for all intents and purposes the same round at the same speed. “The 458 SOCOM cartridge was required to fit the M4 carbine and fire at subsonic velocities using suppressors.” Just guessing that Steinel ‘may’ produce ‘subsonic’ ammo for the .458, but none of those listed are anything like ‘subsonic.’ The article does mention hunting other than the human animal and most likely the reason for the increased velocities? 458 SOCOM SUBSONIC HUNTING & SNIPING AMMO 500 gr. That left two choices, the .50 Beowulf and the .458 Socom. For hunting medium to large game, bullets in the 250 grain– … “I've hunted with the .458 SOCOM for years, and it's a great cartridge out to 140-150 yards, but past this range, the go-to hunting bullet—the Barnes 300-grain TTSX—fails to expand, even on big game like elk or zebra, based on my actual experience,” said Wilson. Just look at the ballistics and see that standard .458 Socom ammo is about 100 fps faster than a .45-70 for the same bullet weight . H110 – 10 cents CCI 200 LRP – 3 cents TOTAL – $1.25 or $25 for 20 rounds Loading for the Hornady 325gr. Steinel Ammunition Co. is a premium manufacturer of self-defense, hunting, and target ammunition. .458 socom vs. .450 bushmaster. The quality, price and service from Steinel Ammo stands out so much that I had to build a matching pistol. New Small Stag Bone Hunter Knife by Bear & Son Cut... Randy Newberg Public Land Hunter Interview. These rifles can take any big game in the world. Joined Jun 13, 2007 Messages 5,395 Location Wilmington NC. It came in light, by 1/2 lb better than most in that same category with wood. Of course I also dream about using this on grizzlies and elk someday. Dec 13, 2018 #1. Question: Why wasn't the 204, 20 or the 223 WSM practical included in best-hunting cartridges for AR style rifles? 308 or .243. The 458 SOCOM cartridge was required to fit the M4 carbine and fire at subsonic velocities using suppressors. He took a 175 lbs. Slapping the upper onto a lower receiver revealed it to be a light and handy setup Weight with a Vortex 2.5-10x44mm Viper scope, mount and empty magazine came in at 8.2 pounds. 458 SOCOM, if you can keep your shots inside of 75 yards. Since the round fits in standard 5.56 magazines, it makes for an easy transition moving from one species to another in the same platform. API for when the SHTF. Modular, accurate and durable are attributes that make the AR-15 platform or Modern Sporting Rifle (MSR) such a popular choice. After I finish her shakedown I’ll write an actual review of how the complete firearm performs. The sheer amount of energy delivered by the heavy round is adequate for all large North American game animals, from moose to elk to bear. I have a 1955 Springfield Armory M1 Garand. Wish I would have bought one at gov surplus when they had them. The ammo runs flawless through both firearms. The 458 SOCOM is a niche round, and a great one if you have lots of calibers, and lots of lowers and uppers to switch and swap around. No doubt the best 458 SOCOM ammo on the market!”, Whitetail hunters prefer the 300 gr. Midsouth offers some of the best prices on .458 diameter Rifle Bullets from great brands like Hornady, Berger, Nosler, Sierra, and more! Using their figures, the ft/lbs of energy is about 2,300 +. Likely because the .458 caliber rifles, or for that matter any big bore rifle, become very versatile when using different bullet weights and shapes eliminating the need to use multiple rifles in different calibers during a single hunt for varying types of game. I have been reloading for over 40 yrs. As with any proper deer cartridge the bullet must be in the vitals for a quick kill. Latest. The 450 Bushmaster, 220 gr, Extreme Hunter, loaded by Underwood has 2,770 ft/lbs, and a better trajectory in from a 16” barrel. I have shot some of the barnes 250 gr bullets as well out of my socom and they did well. 6.5CM has better sectional density, but would lump it in the same class as 308. Hornady FTX Flex Tip is available for around $39 for a pack of 20 rounds. In 2000 a sledgehammer cartridge that would launch 250- to 600-grain .45 caliber bullets from a standard size AR-15 with a proper barrel and chamber was born — enter the .458 SOCOM. The legend of the founding of the 458 SOCOM round does not begin in a large ammo company’s R&D but at a barbeque. The Battle of Mogadishu was the tipping point during a two-day battle between US Forces and Somali militiamen under Mohamed Farrah Aidid, the self-proclaimed president-to-be. (The .458 SOCOM is … BTHP for target shooting, and 155gr. It is an absolute dream to hunt with, it is short, light, extremely handy, and extremely fast on target. Modular, accurate and durable are attributes that make the AR-15 platform or Modern Sporting Rifle (MSR) such a popular choice. and love every minute of it! The US Forces were comprised of the elite special forces from the US Army Special Operations Command, Air Force Special Operations Command and the US Naval Special Warfare Command, collaborating as Task Force Ranger. For instance, if the games are deers, the 450 is more than capable. The 458 socom is an awsome "thumper" to use your words. There are three big bore AR-15 type cartridges that bear mention, the .450 Bushmaster, .458 SOCOM and .50 Beowulf. I want to hunt Wisconsin whitetail deer. It is a good pick for boar (hog) and bear. As per popular demand, Buffalo Bore is introducing 7 new 458 SOCOM loads that will fill every possible need 458 SOCOM shooters may have. And, of course, you just happened to have ALL the equipment you needed (including the dies) so there is no equipment cost (and that equipment will all last forever) Sure hand loading is cheaper (at least for most calibers) and potentially more accurate (although getting TO “more accurate” requires a lot of trial and error which adds cost), but the point of the line that you objected to was that you don’t need to hand load… Read more », Always a naysayer or Devil’s advocate in the bunch. By T. Logan Metesh. I use a small brass catcher on it even when hunting, so far no problems with it. For those looking for optimal expansion, we offer a 250 grain Solid Copper Hollow Point (SCHP). It is a 150 yard point blank rifle when properly sighted in. I already have two .223 uppers and I wanted a rifle that was more powerful than a 6.5 Grendel or a 6.8SPC that was suitable for elk, deer, and bear under 100 yards. In this article I’ll detail the components I chose for building semi-auto The Pig Truth. “Our SOCOM customers come back for our accurate, reliable rounds that feature great bullets, across multiple hunting applications,” Andy Steinel, president of Steinel Ammunition said. Bone crusher calibers would quickly follow providing high country hunters with the power to knock down large American game such as elk, moose and brown bear. But one of these calibers did not get its start as a hunting caliber, at least of the four-legged variety. While other manufacturers may have a specific product line designated as “match” or “premium,” at Steinel—premium ammunition is all we do. The CM (or the functionally identical .260) is as close as you’ll get to a real elk cartridge without the savage punishment endured behind a .308. Cost is not quite double at $60/20 rds, but how many shots do you need in hunting? Fred drops a cinnamon phase black bear right in it's tracks with his Rock River Arms .458 SOCOM. It doesn't sound like you are there yet. I already have two .223 uppers and I wanted a rifle that was more powerful than a 6.5 Grendel or a 6.8SPC that was suitable for elk, deer, and bear under 100 yards. When dealing with drugged up people who will not stop with a round or two in the boiler room, the only thing we could do with the gear we were issued was to put one through the apricot. deer with a non-typical rack at under 110 yards and “the shock power of the round knocked down the deer and it did not suffer.”. I have been using the .458 SOCOM shooting Barnes 300gr TAC TX bullets almost exclusively for the past year and a half and I can state without reservation it is the ultimate hog medicine out of an AR platform carbine! The .458 SOCOM (Special Operations Command) can push bullets from 140 to 600 grains. I’ll go three to one odds it was. Item 47B Is the first 458 SOCOM load we are releasing for sale and is designed for the medium-sized game. While not legal in states requiring straight-wall only cartridges, the 458 SOCOM offers the advantage of a hard-hitting 45 caliber rifle in the AR-15 platform. Hornady 300gr. That always works but it does… Read more ». Even though we currently offer 4 different loads, we are still expanding our 458 SOCOM offerings to meet the discerning broad needs of our customers. At last count he had taken 13 leopards and was still hunting them. I used to hunt deer with a 458 Win Mag, and I used the full power 510 gr soft points. Marty developed the cartridge and Tony Rumore of Tromix built the first 458 SOCOM rifle in 2001. Hunters found these calibers were effective against mid-sized large game such as deer, hogs and black bear. Then there is the whole .308 thing. While not legal in states requiring straight-wall only cartridges, the 458 SOCOM offers the advantage of a hard-hitting 45 caliber rifle in the AR-15 platform. Price. A friend of mine used shotguns, .458 win mag, and 45-70 on Leopards and he settled on the Marlin .45-70 as being most handy and effective. Ammoland the surrogate founder of ‘Steinel Ammunition? I bought a brand new, unused first run RRA .458 SOCOM upper for $600. My opinion is that the .458 SOCOM is the perfect Indiana deer cartridge, especially in the AR series of rifles. Man, what fun — unless it was in the winter. Posted by HuntingNews | Sep 20, 2019 | Hunting News | 0 |. Twinsburg, Ohio (Ammoland.com) – With hunting season underway across the country, an increasing number of AR-15 platforms are being used in the field. The 458 SOCOM was a hand loaded specialty- that is until Steinel Ammunition began offering accurate loads with a 300gr JHP and a 325gr FTX in 2016 and at prices that made hand loading much less beneficial. Whether you're making bulk ammo for plinking, creating the perfect hunting round, or building the best ammunition for a 500 yard shot, Midsouth has the right .458 Rifle Bullet for your Reloading recipe. But what bullet? The .458 SOCOM (Special Operations Command) can push bullets from 140 to 600 grains. More Hunt. Almost anything works fine for deer-sized game and smaller. Steinel Ammunition Co. is a premium manufacturer of self-defense, hunting, and target ammunition. Steinel Ammunition was at the forefront of bringing quality ammunition in this new caliber to the hunting community. The Anderson Manufacturing .458 Socom stripped upper is no slouch when it comes to quality. Just put the crosshairs on the deer's chest and do your part as a rifleman. Since I reload, I wanted a good selection of bullets. 450 Bushmaster vs 458 SOCOM vs 50 Beowulf: Battle Of The Big Bore AR Cartridges. The legend of the founding of the 458 SOCOM round does not begin in a large ammo company’s R&D, but at a barbeque. 458 Socom can tackle the 600-grain, while 450 Bushmaster can handle half of this number. Even with big bore cartridges like the .458 socom and the .50 Beowulf available you get far more range and reliable killing power not to mention cheaper ammo and more abundant options with a cartridge like . So far my .458 SOCOM’s have accounted for over 100 hogs. You had do drive around sitting in your fart sack with the windshield down – that sucked. For instance, … This is especially common when hunting in the western portions of North America for animals like mule deer, pronghorn, elk, or sheep. The .458 SOCOM (11.63×40mm) is a moderately large round designed for a specialized upper receiver that can be mounted on any AR-15 pattern lower receiver. Interactive, Plano Adds Brian Latimer to Team of Tournament-Winning Pros. His son talked him into using 458 SOCOM in an AR platform and after finding out about Steinel’s 458 SOCOM 300 gr. By moving from site to site and bugling at each stop, they were soon covering lots of ground to locate a big bull. The Movie Black Hawk Down was based on a factual account, more or less, of the Battle of Mogadishu, not a novel (essentially names changed to protect the innocent). Each recipe, component, and assembly are designed to provide you with optimal performance. HP – 44 cents NEW Starline Brass – 68 cents 36gr. The .458 Socom is a pretty fun round to fire off no matter what the application. Why 458 SOCOM? None of these is heavily supported by either AR-15 rifle or upper receiver makers, nor by commercial hunting ammo manufacturers. A slew of larger calibers from 6.5 Grendel, 6.8 Remington, 300 AAC Blackout to name a few, became standard offerings. Just put the crosshairs on the deer's chest and do your part as a rifleman. To save on shipping, I'd like to order bullets when the brass arrives. The US Forces were comprised of the elite special forces from the US Army Special Operations Command, Air Force Special Operations Command and the US Naval Special Warfare Command, collaborating as Task Force Ranger. He topped the rifle with a Leupold VX-R 3-9×50 riflescope. When Steinel Ammunition started out, they bet their future on the 458 SOCOM cartridge and now offer 4 different loads for the big game hunter. 458 Socom can tackle the 600-grain, while 450 Bushmaster can handle half of this number. Building an AR in .458 SOCOM requires a .458 specific bolt and barrel. The ammo runs flawlessly through both firearms. Gun Reviews. The 458 SOCOM cartridge was required to fit the M4 carbine and fire at subsonic velocities using suppressors. Another use for .458 SOCOM is as a hunting round. 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