What barrel length is best for 458 Socom?

16 inches
The Brownells AR-15 . 458 SOCOM barrel measures sixteen inches in length, making it a carbine-length barrel and gas system. This is a very practical and convenient length overall. For American civilians, 16 inches is actually the most popular barrel length.

Who makes 458 Socom barrels?

458 SOCOM Barrels from top manufacturers including – Wilson Combat, CMMG, GLFA, Faxon, and More! | Free Shipping Available! Intended for Special Operations Command, or SOCOM, the 458 SOCOM Rifle Barrel is one of the most common designs on the market, featuring a powerful round, optimized for improved stopping power.

What is the range on a 458 SOCOM?

458 SOCOM USES The 458 SOCOM shines in a number of applications, both tactical and hunting- at distanc- es within approximately 200 yards. Practical bullet weights range from 250 to 500 grains, with the latter excelling at subsonic duties.

What is the point of 458 SOCOM?

458 SOCOM is as a hunting round. 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 round is perfectly serviceable for wild pigs and deer but overkill for animals smaller than a hundred pounds.

What is the difference between 450 Bushmaster and 458 SOCOM?

As mentioned, the 450 Bushmaster case is a tapered but straight walled case while the 458 SOCOM is a shorter, fatter bottlenecked case. Therein lies the rub — standard . 223 magazines can barely contain five of the skinnier 450 Bushmaster rounds.

What bolt carrier is 458 SOCOM?

This 458 SOCOM Carrier Group (BCG) is manufactured by Swan Machine specifically for AR15Parts.com. It is built to Mil-Spec standards that include a 9310 steel bolt assembly that is nitride treated for durability, a nitride treated 8620 steel carrier assembly, and a properly staked gas key (grade 8 fasteners).

How far will a 458 SOCOM shoot accurately?

458 SOCOM rounds and has more than enough bullet energy, penetration, and expansion for excellent stopping power for medium size game out to 300 yards.

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