Anyone using the .458 socom for deer?

[Jcole]

I was thinking about getting the upper. Ive been using a ruger super redhawk for the last 6 years with pretty good results. Just thought I might try something new.

 

[shibumiseeker]

I picked up the RRA upper last year, built a lower and put a Magpul UBR stock and an Aimpoint Comp9000 red dot on it. I've only shot it on my range, but I intend to use it for deer season this year!

Everyone I've talked to who has used the .458 is pretty happy with its performance, and if you load your own rounds it's a very versatile round.

 

[CountryBoy19]

I picked up the RRA upper last year, built a lower and put a Magpul UBR stock and an Aimpoint Comp9000 red dot on it. I've only shot it on my range, but I intend to use it for deer season this year!

Everyone I've talked to who has used the .458 is pretty happy with its performance, and if you load your own rounds it's a very versatile round.

^^^ What he said, except this will be my second season hunting with it. Unfortunately I didn't get to put it to use hunting last year, I never got a shot at any deer.

 

[DaKruiser]

Deer are afraid of the evil black rifle too! Their tree huggers you know! Ahh just playin, I've been wanting one for awhile now. Someday!

 

[ZbornacSVT]

Just got my upper on Friday! Hornady 325FTX showed up today. Now I just need some correct powder....

 

[mighty2]

I will be using it this year.

I am not sure what ammo just yet.

I have been playing with the Corbon 405 out to 200yds with a 6 inch drop from 100 yds.

Might need to use on a Coyoto to see the damage.

 

[fireball168]

Deer are afraid of the evil black rifle too!

That's why we cleverly disguise them in innocent single shot rifles.

 

[42769vette]

Just got my upper on Friday! Hornady 325FTX showed up today. Now I just need some correct powder....

im hoping to use a 458 this deer season. ive got a buddy who just got one. im going to let him do the load development then talk him into leaving it at my house for deer season.

wish me luck

 

[grunt soldier]

i got a custom build one by indy gun works (bolt action holds 2 and 1 in the hole) its pretty amazing. i bought a bunch of new reloads from some people at the 1500 and its pretty close to 1 inch groups at 100. haven't ran it any further yet as that will be about my longest shot on public land. i did smack 2 hogs with it and the first one damn near did a flip and died right where it was hit at. the second one i rocked it right in the shield and its leg spun in a complete circle and he crumpled on the spot also. i can wait to hit a deer with one

 

[fireball168]

i got a custom build one by indy gun works (bolt action holds 2 and 1 in the hole) its pretty amazing.

It'll hold three in the hole if you inlet the magazine well in the stock about .100" deeper.

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[ZbornacSVT]

im hoping to use a 458 this deer season. ive got a buddy who just got one. im going to let him do the load development then talk him into leaving it at my house for deer season.

wish me luck

Too bad said buddy doesn't have a buddy with a farm to do said load development..

 

[1943]

Can one of you guys tell me how to post a picture relevant to this thread. I have looked thru the FAQ but cannot seem to get it done. Thanks

 

[shadow6492]

I too will be using the 458 this year for the first time. Right now just gathering different factory loaded ammo to see what works best. Also waiting on a couple of rounds of reloads with cast bullets from whans in LaOtto. Then next year hopefully will start to load my own.

 

[cigarman454]

I have to use Photobucket then drag and drop. I purchased the 458 SOCOM RRA upper last year. This has become my favorite rifle, not to mention I can deer hunt with it. I have shot the 300GR Corbons through it getting about 1-1/2" groups at 100yrds. I am now shooting the cheep 300grJHP Remington's with Winchester 296 powder and can get 3/4" groups at 100yrds if I do my part. I have not harvested a deer yet but my son did last year, don't shoulder shoot a deer with this round unless you don't like venison, it scraped out the hole front end of this buck and it was around 170# animal. This round is awesome.

 

[1943]

I hope my picture comes thru. The one on the right was taken last year with my .458. 34 gr. H 110 and the Barnes 300 Gr TTSX. Was shootiing into 3 inches at a 100 yards. Didn't have much time to work up a load.
RR Upper and Lower, Nikon 2.5 to 7 Scope. Deer was about 80 yards.



http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu271/1943drp/2009 8 point/Deer2009.jpg

 

[42769vette]

Too bad said buddy doesn't have a buddy with a farm to do said load development..

im sure we can think of somthing

 

[dave29]

I hope my picture comes thru. The one on the right was taken last year with my .458. 34 gr. H 110 and the Barnes 300 Gr TTSX. Was shootiing into 3 inches at a 100 yards. Didn't have much time to work up a load.
RR Upper and Lower, Nikon 2.5 to 7 Scope. Deer was about 80 yards.



http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu271/1943drp/2009 8 point/Deer2009.jpg

Nice deer!!!

 

[1943]

Thanks Dave29. The one on the left was shot at about 30 yards with my muzzle loader. I was using the Barnes MZ Expander ball in my TC 209x50 and 2 pellets of Pyrodex RS.

 

[Cozy439]

This is what i have been looking for - Info on the .458. I got my RRA .458 in Jan. and have been waiting on ammo, options or suggestions for optics and reloading dope. Please continue to post, I am taking notes and hoping to learn. I plan on doing Indiana deer and would like to go on another hog hunt with this new weapon. I have also been asked about going on a bear hunt and have considered using this. Again, I would love to hear any suggestions for optics, loads, reloading and where anyone has found ammo in stock. Thanks

 

[shibumiseeker]

This is what i have been looking for - Info on the .458. I got my RRA .458 in Jan. and have been waiting on ammo, options or suggestions for optics and reloading dope. Please continue to post, I am taking notes and hoping to learn. I plan on doing Indiana deer and would like to go on another hog hunt with this new weapon. I have also been asked about going on a bear hunt and have considered using this. Again, I would love to hear any suggestions for optics, loads, reloading and where anyone has found ammo in stock. Thanks

Get on MidwayUSA's alert for ammo, they seem to be getting it in semi-regularly.

As far as optics goes, make sure it's something that can stand up to recoil, the .458 hits hard. I tried a Vortex Strikefire on mine and the mount kept shifting no matter how tight I had the screws. I replaced it with an Aimpoint Comp9000 with a set of badger rings and it's been much more stable.