Even managed to enlist the help of sean to crunch some quickload info as well. This case has been chambered in ar15s and bolt guns. Gotta love that although now i wonder if i wasted the cash on the case trimmer for that caliber. Socom smokeless powder has no reloading propellant equivalent. Western powders o 5 bullet weight grains bullet make bullet type start load grains start velocity fps max load grains max velocity fps col inches max pressure psi bullet weight grains bullet make bullet type start load grains start velocity fps max load grains max velocity fps col inches max pressure psi 458 socom. Open source document viewer for webpages, built with html and javascript. Because ammunition is getting more expensive over the past few years, many people are starting to consider reloading, and that should be the case. What is a ballistic coefficient and how do you use. This article is intended as an overview of reloading basics. May 12, 2015 well i have researched just about everything i could find on the. This guide is not intended to be a reloading textbook, but rather a list of recommended loads for accurate and ramshot powders. A forum search has yielded mainly super sonic load data. Data for burning rate decreased by 10% relative to nominal value.
Inceptor ammunition uses injection molding to create projectiles that are an innovation in bullet design, composition and manufacturing. Everybody loves showing off their big bore firearms but the cost of shooting them can be painful. These are some of the loads we are putting together hornady 500 gr 458 socom 45 cal. As a general rule lighter faster bullets will give better trajectory, 250 grains is considered light in. I recently did an extensive search on load data for the 458.
Then select your bullet weight, powder manufacturer and powder type. Data contained herein is intended for use by individuals who are familiar with correct and safe. What ever powder you use, you need to work up to a max load for your rifle. Buyers and users assume all risk, responsibility and liability whatsoever for any and all injuries including death, losses or damages to persons or property including consequential damages, arising from the use of any product or data, whether or not occasioned by sellers negligence or based on strict liability or principles of indemnity or. Sep 07, 2011 i got the stuff today to trim to length a bunch of 458 socom brass i had laying about. I will probably obtain a 500 grain or heavier mold as well. With imr 4198 the load data i have, has a range of 35.
Its a cartridge im interested in even though i dont hunt deer. Extreme care must be used with any reloading data that fills a case less than half. Questions and discussion of load selections and development. Feature articles by top gun writers and firearm industry experts. New reloading data must be opened as a pdf document in an uptodate compatible pdf viewer.
Which of the many manuals out there has the best info on the 458. The 300grain 19 g round offers a muzzle velocity of 1,900 fts 580 ms and 2,405 ftlbf 3,261 j. All handloads used starline cases and cci 350 primers. Be alert publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data. Once you consolidate all the data for a given bulletpowder combo you will find a large spread.
Your best bet will probably be hitting the load data section of the. Our traditional line of bullets feature exposed lead tips for controlled expansion and hardhitting terminal performance. Feb 09, 2012 the socom is still a very specialized round, and i dont recall having yet seen it in a printed loading manual. My intent is to use it for primarily subsonic loads. Have you tried our new free mobile app vihtavuori reload to help you with reloading process.
The 458 is a bad choice if you were looking for a flat shooting round, its basically a 4570 for ars. Take aim at rifle reloading data hodgdon reloading. So these are just ball park number to get you started. Big grains is here to meet the demands of the big bore aficionado with affordable ammunition in the most popular cartridges. Shooters world load data pdf shooters world powder. Data contained herein is intended for use by individuals who are familiar with correct and safe handloading. Most have our pioneering secant ogive design one of the most ballistically efficient profiles ever developed see diagram to right.
Since the round is still a wildcat work with caution, very little published data. All accurate 1680 accurate 2200 accurate 2230 accurate 4100 accurate 5744 accurate lt30 accurate lt32 ramshot enforcer ramshot xterminator. I have a custom 16 shilen barrel on a rock river upper with rock river bolt and charging handle. Velocity is the average of 10 rounds measured 15 feet from the guns muzzle. My preferred powder for the 458 socom is the w296h110, load range of 27. Data for burning rate increased by 10% relative to nominal value. Learn more and get your own copy on the viewerjs website. Jul 06, 2015 as title says, looking to see if anyone who has the latest sierra load manual can check if it has any 458 socom data.
Download pdf a pdf version of this tech resource is available for users who prefer to download or print it. This is only a partial sample, less than a third of the data sierra has published. Values in green indicate maximum loads use caution. Full color edition the 50th anniversary edition is our first reloading handbook produced in full color. I concentrated my loads on the hornady ftx 325 gr and the barnes tac tx 300 gr. Accuracy is the average of four fiveshot groups fired from a sandbag benchrest at 100 yards. Most accurate load tested compressed load because nosler, inc. Advanced case preparation techniques by john haviland. I will have to give you the load data when i get home but i was getting 1234 five shot groups with this load consistantly. Nosler reloading forum view topic 458 socom 300 ttsx. These projectiles are perfect for selfdefense and training. Vihtavuori offers reloading data for nearly a hundred different handgun and rifle calibers, with numerous bullet options for all kinds of shooting disciplines and needs. The 458 socom was designed to fit the ar15 platform, and is capable of pushing a 300 grain bullet to 1950 fps, generating over 2500 foot pounds of muzzle energy, and 25 foot pounds of recoil. A very popular cartridge, this 50ae based case contains a.
If youre unsure, or just want options, check as many boxes as youd like. Use it for two different 300gr bullets and one 325gr bullet. You can also click on the image and a pdf version will open in a new window. Since polymercopper projectiles may have the tendency to fracture under stress, a. Please note that the data we offer on our website, in our newest reloading guide and in the vihtavuori reload app is all the official and safe load data we have available, and.
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