.458 SOCOM

[alfsauve]

NOT having much input from anyone, I pulled the trigger on a side charge upper+BCG from Bear Creek.

I've wanted to try a side charger as well as single shot, so I did.  Plus the ejection port is enlarged to accommodate the larger rounds.

Probably this weekend I'll order the .458 bolt.   All that's left (all, ha) is the barrel & fore end.  Gas block and tube if I want semi-auto function.   

I'll put this on an existing lower, until I sell my National Match Ar.

[DianneB]

And is the 1/22 twist that Bishop uses better than the 1/14 twist everybody else uses?

I doubt if I'll ever hunt in S. Michigan so no worries.

Starline has the brass.

I've put the Lee dies on my birthday wish list.   I think I'm getting sucked in.

Since we built that rifle, let me correct the record: That rifle uses the standard 1/14 twist with the 16 inch barrel. I don’t know where you got 1/22....


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[DianneB]

And is the 1/22 twist that Bishop uses better than the 1/14 twist everybody else uses?

I doubt if I'll ever hunt in S. Michigan so no worries.

Starline has the brass.

I've put the Lee dies on my birthday wish list.   I think I'm getting sucked in.

Here is a photo I took awhile ago of our mark on his barrel



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[alfsauve]

My Sincere apology.  Ive been doing crash course in 458s and I obviously got confused.

It's Wilson combat that has the 1/22.

[alfsauve]

Oh-uh.   Look what followed me home? 

Okay I'm safe at this point.  This lower can be used for whatever.

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[Timothy]

Ok, Mr. Fluffy Alien,

Please ‘splain what I’m looking at...

Lower
Pistol grip
Trigger group

What’s the left pile-o-parts fer?

[alfsauve]

A new lower with a lower parts kit, pistol grip and a pound of powder most popular with .458 reloaders.

[Timothy]

I knew the lower parts kit but the left part of the kit supports what part of the lower?

I ain’t a black rifle guy, Alf..

[MikeBjerum]

I knew the lower parts kit but the left part of the kit supports what part of the lower?

I ain’t a black rifle guy, Alf..

The container on the right is the trigger group;

The container on the left is the rest of the pins, springs, levers, etc. for the lower.

[alfsauve]

Any of you eagle eyed would notice something missing.  Had to call the store and have them search the display case for it.  I'll pick it up next week.