.458 socom AR anyone?This is a discussion on .458 socom AR anyone? within the AR Talk forums, part of the Long Gun Talk category; I'm building one for a hog hunt/zombie apocalypse. Any pointers form those with experience?
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06-25-2012, 10:14 PM
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.458 socom AR anyone?
I'm building one for a hog hunt/zombie apocalypse. Any pointers form those with experience?
...posted from my EVO 4g cause zombies ate my computer...
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06-25-2012, 10:19 PM
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You should have red jacket build it. All kidding aside I have absolutley nothing to say that would help you in your build other then it would be damn cool and should have no trouble taking down a pig or a zombie.
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06-25-2012, 10:24 PM
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I also don't have any pointers for you, but am wishing you luck and praying for pictures! .458 is one of those builds that I hope i'll have the money to do one of these days...with that said, Rock River Arms makes them if you are looking for parts or ideas.
http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.c...ategory_id=251
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06-25-2012, 10:32 PM
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A big negative on having RJF build it.
Keep in mind, you need an upper receiver that has an enlarged ejection port.
Wilson Combat is about to release a line of parts & uppers specifically for the SOCOM round.
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06-25-2012, 10:44 PM
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Hey man wish I had some pointers/info for you.
But man I can't wait to see pics, congrats!
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06-25-2012, 10:57 PM
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Is this just kind of a novelty gun your building because why not or are you really looking for a hog gun.
My favorite hog guns are cheap lever actions 30-30s. I really like the Henry big boy 44 mag too.
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06-26-2012, 11:55 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mbquimby
I'm building one for a hog hunt/zombie apocalypse. Any pointers form those with experience?
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I doubt you'll get any honest answers seeking pointers about zombie apocalypse experience. 
Only a lot of hypethical stupid what-if BS.
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06-27-2012, 05:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TCS_XDM
Is this just kind of a novelty gun your building because why not or are you really looking for a hog gun.
My favorite hog guns are cheap lever actions 30-30s. I really like the Henry big boy 44 mag too.
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It's both actually. I have a lot of combat trigger time with the platform so creating a hog gun from an AR really appeals to me. It will be an extension of my body unlike a bolt action or lever gun...or anything else for that matter. It will also allow me the opportunity to use optics and gear I already have.
The .458 socom will drop just about anything in North America so the list of uses is long.
And I think it's cool, too.
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06-27-2012, 05:29 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mbquimby
It's both actually. I have a lot of combat trigger time with the platform so creating a hog gun from an AR really appeals to me. It will be an extension of my body unlike a bolt action or lever gun...or anything else for that matter. It will also allow me the opportunity to use optics and gear I already have.
The .458 socom will drop just about anything in North America so the list of uses is long.
And I think it's cool, too.
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AR-10 308 will bring down a hog be cheaper and easier to get parts/ammo for. But if its just a build to have kind of thing I say go for it.
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06-27-2012, 05:33 PM
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If you are going to build/buy one i recommend a carbine length gas system. Since its a relatively low pressure round it needs the shorter system to ensure it has the pressure to cycle the action, especially with some of the heavier bullets.
As a side note, its REALLY awesome how many bullet choices you have to load the round with. Its essentially a semi auto sharps rifle, its frikkin fun. Brass is a little harder as only starline makes the .458 bass, but they are really good quality so they last for several loadings.
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