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.458 SOCOM
The .458 SOCOM is a relatively
large round designed for a specialized upper receiver that can be mounted on any
AR-15 pattern rifle.
|
Upper Specifications |
| Upper
Receiver |
Forged
7075-T6 (Modified for .458 SOCOM) |
| Laser
Etching |
Wilson
Combat Logo and Caliber |
| T.R.I.M.
|
Tactical
Rail Interface, 10.4" |
| Gas
Block |
Adjustable, Lo-Profile
- Straight Gas Tube |
| Bolt
Carrier Assembly |
NP3
Plated |
| Muzzle
Device |
Accu-Tac
Flash Hider |
| Finish |
Armor-Tuff®
on Upper Receiver and Barrel |
|
Barrel
Specifications |
|
Chamber |
.458 SOCOM |
|
Feed Ramps |
Purpose Built .458
SOCOM Specific Barrel Extension |
|
Gas Block Seat |
.9375" Diameter by
.900" Length - Dimpled for Set Screw |
|
Gas System |
Carbine Length |
|
Length |
16" |
|
Material |
Stainless Steel,
Type 416R, Barrel Grade |
|
Muzzle
Threads |
11/16" x 24 |
|
Profile |
Recon Tactical -
Heavy Barrel |
|
Rifling |
1:14, RH, Six
Groove, Precision Button Rifling |
|
Weight |
38.6 oz. |
The industry
standard 1-14 twist seems to be the best choice for over 350 gr. bullets and/or
subsonic loads and will shoot all suitable bullet weights acceptably well. We
recommend this twist rate if you plan to use a suppressor to eliminate the
chance of a baffle strike.
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