cybe Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/21/546d1493629d5ca4552adb8c4ed4e984.jpg Finally caved and got an AR pattern rifle. Decided to do something special instead of the usual 5.56 / .223 rig. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/21/b529259c95fa5d01e5da22afc80593aa.jpg https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/.458_SOCOM http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/21/85ff086d64f0719a9fcbc8dfacdb9855.jpg You can fit 9 of these thick bastards in a 30rd mag. Other changes from a standard AR are bolt, barrel and a hogged out ejection port. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/21/57f4c1b553f7ffd8a6b0b341797d8c01.jpg You can load a variety of projectile up to around 600gr. Here's a 325gr next to a complete 9mm Critical Defense round. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/21/1189d874021e2cc81b9b11584f9a6283.jpg Anybody else around with big bore ARs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangsn95gt Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 This round was discussed in CB the other day, I came to the conclusion its basically a expensive semi auto 45-70. Congrats on the purchase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Nah, they just aren't for me. I have a 556, a 300blk, and considering converting to a Grendel... But not that big. I think a 220g 300blk has effective enough put-down power at close range AND it's boring to shoot past 100 yards. I can imagine that 458 socom needs to be aimed at the moon to get out 200 yards! But, let us know how it goes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Unique tool for sure. Let me know if you need a place to "test fire" that cannon. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 45-70 here. .458 SOCOM is waaaaaay down on the list. Short of a hog blaster, I have no real reason for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssFo Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 I converted one of my AR's to .458. Haven't had a block wall to shoot through yet though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaronsToy Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 You can now use your AR to dear hunt in ohio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 You can now use your AR to dear hunt in ohio Really? When's that happen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybe Posted August 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Joe, I might be interested to shoot some gel with it out by you? I don't hunt or have any particular purpose to fulfill with it, I just enjoy the novelty of the cartridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangsn95gt Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 You can now use your AR to dear hunt in ohio Im not 100% on this but I don't think 458 is on the list of approved rounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Im not 100% on this but I don't think 458 is on the list of approved rounds. Its not. Must be straight-walled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaronsToy Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 That sucks must have read it wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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