458 socom

[sickboy774]

I was wondering what 458 socom shooters are using as far bullet weights go. I plan to use it for deer and maybe some pigs. I will have to be shooting non-lead stuff but any information would be great. I have a RRA upper on order and want to make sure I have some ammo ready to go.

[theseacow]

stick with any grain weight you can push at or beyond 1700 fps for the 458. 325-350 grain shouldnt be an issue to get you past the magic 1700 fps for this caliber. Pigs die really easy once you find the right formula.

[rabagley]

I haven't heard about magic velocity numbers. It is important to obtain the bullet's design velocity to get adequate hollowpoint performance, but there will be three Barnes hollowpoints that perform in the socom's performance envelope (two for 45-70 and a new one specifically for the socom).

My .458 SOCOM is extremely accurate with reasonable drops out to 150 yards with 405 grain projectiles (Remington Soft Nose) and out to 250 yards with the 325 grain Hornady Leverevolution bullets.

I'm working on a Barnes lead-free load myself, was going to try the 300 grain 45-70 hollowpoints and see if I can secure a supply of the new Barnes 325 grain 458 socom spitzers. I also have some of the 350 and 450 grain Barnes .458 TSX's, but I'm not expecting effective wound channels at .458 socom velocities unless I load them backwards.

[sickboy774]

Thanks for the relpies. Rabagley keep me posted on your findings.