458 SOCOM or 450 Bushmaster???

[GUN DOG]

http://www.westernbullet.com/saecorg8.html

These are close to 600.

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[undeg01]

I finally decided to go with the 458 SOCOM. The last of my parts are on the way. Now to start working up some loads.

 

[Okie4570]

I finally decided to go with the 458 SOCOM. The last of my parts are on the way. Now to start working up some loads.

I've got a few, what bullets and powder are going to use?

 

[undeg01]

I've got a few, what bullets and powder are going to use?

I’m going to start with Hornady 325 FTX, H110 and CCI 350 primers, mainly because I’ve got all that on hand.

 

[Okie4570]

I’m going to start with Hornady 325 FTX, H110 and CCI 350 primers, mainly because I’ve got all that on hand.

Used different primers, but that is my go to powder for 325gr bullets. Those FTX was what my son shot his doe with this year. Got 100 Nosler 300gr ballistic tips to try out next.

 

[D. Hargrove]

When you get ready to play around with heavy loads, I have several thousand hard lead, powder coated 600gr hog pills and some 500gr as well. All hard and coated, just waiting for your loading... Free of course, just pay the shipping.

Dave

 

[Okie4570]

When you get ready to play around with heavy loads, I have several thousand hard lead, powder coated 600gr hog pills and some 500gr as well. All hard and coated, just waiting for your loading... Free of course, just pay the shipping.

Dave

I may have to arm wrestle undeg01 for some of these lol Have shot a few 600gr out my 45/70's but not the SOCOM.

 

[undeg01]

When you get ready to play around with heavy loads, I have several thousand hard lead, powder coated 600gr hog pills and some 500gr as well. All hard and coated, just waiting for your loading... Free of course, just pay the shipping.

Dave

Wow! That’s awfully generous. I’m going to play with it for a while and see how it runs, then I might take you up on that. I might load up some 600’s and sneak them in on a buddy of mine and see how punishing they are before I shoulder them.

 

[undeg01]

Used different primers, but that is my go to powder for 325gr bullets. Those FTX was what my son shot his doe with this year. Got 100 Nosler 300gr ballistic tips to try out next.

What primers do you use?

 

[amcardon]

What mags are you planning on using? I'd recommend Lancers. If you happen to have a surplus of pmags that you'd rather use, they will work with an upgraded follower (I use 3d printed ones from a guy who advertised some on Facebook) but you'll have to remove the center rib if you're shooting anything heavier than 350gr bullets or else they won't fit.

I ordered some 600gr ammo from Black Butterfly that should be in on Wednesday - can't wait! I really need to get into reloading for 458, but I barely have time to shoot, I really don't have time to reload and shoot...