458 socom?

[z0mbies fear me]

About to do a 16" 1 in 14" twist 458 socom build. Just curious if anyone here is reloading for it and what powders/bullets you like the best.

I've been reading a lot over on www.458socomforums.com just thought I'd ask here because I always seem to get good info here.

I have already ordered a couple hundred pieces of starline brass and a Redding 458 SOCOM full length reloading die set. Also ordered 100 rounds of various weight factory ammo for baseline and function testing from http://www.sbrammunition.com

[z0mbies fear me]

I'll add it will not be suppressed and will serve as a range toy and as hunting rifle for suitable game.

[z0mbies fear me]

Only ammo to arrive as of today




With some 5.56 for comparison.

Edited January 10, 2015 by z0mbies fear me

[z0mbies fear me]

[ProfEngr]

That's the only issue I have with the 458. Ammo availability. Would love to have one since it fits the AR lower.

[z0mbies fear me]

Bump

[mikegideon]

The 300 grain Barnes TTSX is the best bullet for the caliber. I use mostly Reloader 7, because I have a Midlength gas upper. Carbine uppers like H110. The 458 socom forum is good.

 

The good news about reloading 458 is that it's relatively low pressure, so the brass lasts. Fun caliber.

[z0mbies fear me]

That's good news! Im building a carbine and I stocked up on a lot of H110 for my 44 magnum loads a while back!

[KahrMan]

We need to get Rightwinger to chime in.  He is probably the member with the most experience with the 458 Socom round.

[Rightwinger]

You rang?

Been a while since I loaded for it, almost 2 years but I loved H110 for it.  For hunting rounds, the talk was all about the Barnes TSX but I found the standard 458 hollow points in 300 grain worked very well, and were the cheapest to buy and shoot.  Zombie, shoot me an email address via PM and I'll send you all the loading sheets I have, they are in PDF and EXCEL.  Should give  you some data to work up your loads.