Originally Posted by
Ridge Runner
hate to tell ya but with the same weight bullet the socom has a faster MV due to the fatter case having greater powder capacity, I run 300 gr .458 bullets at 2260 fps from my 20" tromix custom 458, the bushy uses a 284 win case cut to 1.8" and runs a .452" pistol bullet, the socom uses a 50 AE magnum case stretched to 1.7" and necked to .458.
RR
The ballistics I looked up listed the .458 socom at 2150fps for a 250gr load.
Even if that data is wrong, it makes no difference to me as I love the .450 and the fact that Hornady makes the ammo and not having to rely on reloads is very comforting.
Nothing against reloads but they are only has good as the reloader. I don't reload myself so I would have to rely on someone else.
I am sure that someone good at reloading could make the .450 round hotter than the 2200fps Hornady ammo and I say good for them.
Here's another link of a company that manufactuers .458 ammo. Their muzzle velocities are no where near 2200fps....except for their 100gr load.
http://www.sbrammunition.com/458sl.html