458 SOCOM load data

[orelkaddict]

So I've only gotten a chance to load up Hornady 325 FTX using H110. Has anyone else had good loads with other powders and/or bullets? I picked up some 140 grain ARX to try as well but not much data available for them. Curious to see what everyone else is using?

 

[tx_shooter]

Curious what you plan to use the loads on. I have a 458 SOCOM I just finished putting together and am about to start reloading for. My primary use for it will be pig hunting and very little recreational shooting (just for the fun factor).

 

[Gunnersdad49]

I’ve had good success with 300 grain Barnes TTSX. Sorry, no load data handy, but 1” accuracy at 100 yards, and devestating effects on hogs.

 

[orelkaddict]

I use mine for deer, bear and coyote hunting. As well as some blowing up water bottles with a cool factor!!

 

[orelkaddict]

Just ordered some 400 & 500 grain Makers bullets to play with, will update once I get a chance to try them out. I've started using some Lil Gun powder and like it better than the H110. Next I'm gonna try some AC1680 powder as well. Just finished a second build in this caliber so I'll be able to compare between both guns

 

[Gunnersdad49]

Are you planning on shooting subs suppressed?

 

[orelkaddict]

Hopefully in another 9-10 months lol. In the mean time no. A good friend of mine has the Hybrid 46 same as I have paperwork started on so I can meet up with to use it for load development

 

[Gunnersdad49]

That's what I went with as well (hybrid 46).
I finally got it out of NFA jail, but haven't tried any subs through it yet.

 

[RBHunter]

 

[rharbaugh]

Just ordered some 400 & 500 grain Makers bullets to play with, will update once I get a chance to try them out. I've started using some Lil Gun powder and like it better than the H110. Next I'm gonna try some AC1680 powder as well. Just finished a second build in this caliber so I'll be able to compare between both guns

Bumping this one from the grave.
@orelkaddict What kind of accuracy are you getting with your 500gr Makers bullets? Any recommendations on barrel twist rates?

 

[orelkaddict]

Accuracy was good with them, I struggled to do my part most days so I averaged 1.5-2.0 inches. I never shoot mine much past 150 yards so it was good enough to hunt with for me. My problem was availability so I wound up just sticking with the Hornady 325 FTX.

 

[rharbaugh]

Accuracy was good with them, I struggled to do my part most days so I averaged 1.5-2.0 inches. I never shoot mine much past 150 yards so it was good enough to hunt with for me. My problem was availability so I wound up just sticking with the Hornady 325 FTX.

Gotcha. Hunting in Nebraska requires "at least 900 foot-pounds of energy at 100 yards", so I would have to shoot 450+gr bullets to meet that shooting subsonic.

 

[orelkaddict]

Oh that makes sense!! I don't have any restrictions here in Oregon so I chose a projectile I could get locally. I'm not shooting subs out of mine either so it's a little easier to work out a load