458 socom question

[sandman31774]

Will a 458 socom upper drop into a Smith&Wesson M&P lower? I guess my question should be is the M&P mil spec....i'm thinking of picking up a 458 for fun and destroying some hogs

 

[gonzoo75]

Thats a good question I heard they werent. But that is just what I heard. I was just on the S&W web site and couldnt locate anything saying they were. Most will tell you if they are. Here is a link to the owners mannual. Hope this helps.


http://www.smith-wesson.com/wcsstore/SmWesson2/upload/other/S&W_M&P_CF_Rifle_Manual_10-10-2010.pdf

 

[bedlamite]

Yes, 458 Socom will work with a standard lower, it was also designed to single stack using standard 223 mags. For the upper it needs a dedicated barrel, bolt, modified barrel extension, and a larger ejection port in the upper.

 

[sandman31774]

i like the idea that the 458 will single stack in regular mags....i'm thinking about a rockriver 458 upper....i guess i'm just wanting a new toy...so i gotta get all the details ....HA....

 

[5.45 Shooter]

Yes it will fit on your .223/5.56 lower, you can get 10rds in a 30rd .223 mag, great for taking deer out to 500yds. Ammo is a little expensive, but a lot of fun.

 

[tulsamal]

great for taking deer out to 500yds.

I'm hoping you meant to put 50 yards!

The 458 SOCOM is a great round but it's no 25/06!

Gregg

 

[UpstateGlocker]

Not to hijack the thread, but the distance issue raises the question that I've always had -- what do people buy the 458 socom for, exactly? Aside from the "because I wanted one" argument, what do the ballistics do that other rounds don't do just as well or better? What hunting application is it best suited for? Just askin...

 

[sandman31774]

458 socom would be great for the shorter distances i shoot....it does nothing a 45/70, 308, 30-06 et al couldn't handle.....but...well...i just want something different and it is semi-auto which adds a little icing to the cake (since i like the 45-70 and there is no semi-auto in that caliber)