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TX, USA
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Posted: 2/18/2012 9:06:48 AM EDT
I've noticed there's picture links to teh 50 beowulf, 6.8 spc, etc. but not one for the 458 Socom. Please share your pictures as I'm fixin to have one and want some idea's on ways to go on it.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 2/18/2012 11:30:56 AM EDT
[Last Edit: llanogold]
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My Socom with a happy customer.
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WA, USA
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Posted: 2/18/2012 12:13:07 PM EDT
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16" RRA upper w/ 9" Troy TRX Rail
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OR, USA
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Posted: 2/18/2012 12:48:43 PM EDT
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FL, USA
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Posted: 2/18/2012 3:35:51 PM EDT
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6.8 in green, .458 in black |
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Posted: 2/18/2012 5:54:49 PM EDT
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Had two, sold one.
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OK, USA
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Posted: 2/18/2012 7:47:25 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TonyRumore]
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Tromix .458 SOCOM prototypes
Tony Rumore Tromix P.S. Dave S - Is that an old Tromix upper on there? Sure looks like one of ours. 
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Posted: 2/18/2012 8:18:41 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Big-Bore]
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13.5 inch SBR:
16 inch: Started life as a Lo-Pro TROMIX upper, now all that is left of the original is the barrel, barrel extension, and bolt! ARs are better than transformers! 
20 inch Woody: 
14 inch pistol: 
16 inch TROMIX barrel and bolt (Yes, TROMIX is back in the .458 SOCOM business!), 7.0 pounds with empty magazine and TROMIX brake. TROMIX barrel re-profiled by Paladin Machine Shop Service and dropped it a whole pound. 
12 inch TROMIX barrel and bolt. 
And a 10 inch TROMIX barrel and bolt on the far right. All are .458 SOCOMS. 
Number 9. 28” non gassed built on BHW blank. 
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MO, USA
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Posted: 2/18/2012 8:25:05 PM EDT
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rock river upper , yhm light weight rail magpul ctr stock leupold 2x7 scope
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TX, USA
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Posted: 2/18/2012 8:27:51 PM EDT
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I've always heard no to collapsible stocks but many of you have them. Any problems with them?
Thanks. |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 2/18/2012 8:36:23 PM EDT
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I have better than 1000 rounds through mine and no issues other than plucking some facial hair.
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Posted: 2/18/2012 8:47:13 PM EDT
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The ACE M4 SOCOM, old model with the round cone-shaped lock, will not hold up to the recoil unless you lock the stock into position. The new square shaped lock is still not rated by ACE for .458 SOCOM use, but again, if you lock it into position it holds up fine. It only takes a few seconds to unlock and change length but you do need tools. For tactical use it may not be ideal but I don't do tactical, only range and hunting and for both of those uses, having it fixed into position does not pose a problem.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 2/18/2012 8:47:50 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By jwb47:
I have better than 1000 rounds through mine and no issues other than plucking some facial hair. Is that just the Magpul Moe stock you have on yours or another one? Thanks. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 2/18/2012 8:49:36 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By llanogold:
My Socom with a happy customer. http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/ac270/todd458/phonepig005.jpg That's exactly what I want one for! Slaying the piggies! Thanks for all the pictures! There's no real Sticky with 458 Socom pictures and I really wanted to see how everyone has theirs set up! |
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Posted: 2/18/2012 8:50:57 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Big-Bore]
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Originally Posted By jwb47:
rock river upper , yhm light weight rail magpul ctr stock leupold 2x7 scope http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f247/jwb47/001.jpg Did you send your scope back to Leupold and have the parallax adjusted? For 100 yards or less it would not matter but if you go to range where you need 7x then parallax misalignment could be a real problem, especially if trying to hit a small target. I bought a couple of those NWTF scopes for my .458 SOCOMs but with their parallax set for 75 yards, I could not live with that. $15 is all it costs to have Leupold change the parallax from 75 yards to the normal rifle length of 150 yards and it took them only a week to do both of mine. Both my 20 inch and the 16 inch now wear those Leupold turkey scopes. |
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Posted: 2/18/2012 10:04:39 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Blasternank:
Originally Posted By jwb47:
I have better than 1000 rounds through mine and no issues other than plucking some facial hair. Is that just the Magpul Moe stock you have on yours or another one? Thanks. That's a Magpul CTR, moe's big brother. |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 2/18/2012 10:51:34 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Big-Bore:
I had them adjust the parallax when I had the long range reticle installed . the scopes are great but my idea was stupid. I should of went with duplex cross hairs and target turrets. I would not attempt a shot on a deer much past 150 yds and certainly not past 200yds , but I do like to play at longer ranges just to see if it can be done and lucky for me paper targets die prertty easy and hold still if I miss.
Originally Posted By jwb47:
rock river upper , yhm light weight rail magpul ctr stock leupold 2x7 scope http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f247/jwb47/001.jpg Did you send your scope back to Leupold and have the parallax adjusted? For 100 yards or less it would not matter but if you go to range where you need 7x then parallax misalignment could be a real problem, especially if trying to hit a small target. I bought a couple of those NWTF scopes for my .458 SOCOMs but with their parallax set for 75 yards, I could not live with that. $15 is all it costs to have Leupold change the parallax from 75 yards to the normal rifle length of 150 yards and it took them only a week to do both of mine. Both my 20 inch and the 16 inch now wear those Leupold turkey scopes. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 2/18/2012 11:00:09 PM EDT
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Big Bore, what flip up front sight did you use on your 20" woody rifle? I want to build a 16" dissapator .458 with a CAR gas system. DPMS makes a .936 fixed A2 front sight base that I could use but I would prefer a flip up sight.
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Posted: 2/19/2012 8:04:40 AM EDT
[Last Edit: DaveS]
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Originally Posted By TonyRumore:
Tromix .458 SOCOM prototypes Tony Rumore Tromix P.S. Dave S - Is that an old Tromix upper on there? Sure looks like one of ours. http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l246/TonyRumore/Rifles/P1140025.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l246/TonyRumore/Rifles/AK3.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l246/TonyRumore/Rifles/Mega14A.jpg Hi Guy!!! The two are from the 1st Unauthorized ARFCOM Group Buy in 458 SOCOM back in August 2002. I believe Marty wanted 20 confirmed buyers and it turned into +70 IIRC. 
The 2nd Unauthorized Group Buy in 458 S caused the creation of regulations in starting Group Buys. I had no part in the 2nd Unauthorized GB. I do like to believe that I had a part in getting the 458 SOCOM topic to the breakfast table. 
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_118/138911_20_Member_AR15_COM___458_SOCOM_Group_Purchase.html You and Marty did good. 
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Posted: 2/19/2012 8:18:15 AM EDT
[Last Edit: tortilla-flats]
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This is an upper that Marty built for me that's been thru a couple of different configurations...
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Posted: 2/19/2012 9:53:59 AM EDT
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Posted some info in the Suppressor section in the Armory
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MO, USA
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Posted: 2/19/2012 11:44:08 AM EDT
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Just got this done yesterday!!!!
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Posted: 2/19/2012 2:03:02 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Big-Bore]
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Originally Posted By 19Charlie_84:
Big Bore, what flip up front sight did you use on your 20" woody rifle? I want to build a 16" dissapator .458 with a CAR gas system. DPMS makes a .936 fixed A2 front sight base that I could use but I would prefer a flip up sight. That is the ARMS 41-BL but it is only available in .750 size. Here is what it looks like folded. I really like it and it is rock solid, but they are not cheap, even more than the TROYs! FYI, the actual gas block is a low profile PRI .875 at the midlength position under the handguard, the 41-BL is just out there with a short piece of gas tube in it to lock the handguard in place and is non-functional in regards to gas. 
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OK, USA
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Posted: 2/19/2012 10:01:05 PM EDT
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Do you shoot left handed?
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FL, USA
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Posted: 2/20/2012 1:30:44 AM EDT
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What a coincidence, I'm building a southpaw Savage in .458 Socom too. Notice my 2-pt's are on the right side of my rifles, there's a few lefties around here.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 2/20/2012 5:34:01 AM EDT
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My .458s
Teppo Jutsu .458 Socom, and Winchester .458 winmag 
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Posted: 3/2/2012 4:35:54 PM EDT
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Since you asked...
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Posted: 3/2/2012 4:54:13 PM EDT
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my 458 SOCOM (I also have two 450 Bushmasters)
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OK, USA
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Posted: 3/2/2012 8:16:36 PM EDT
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/2/2012 9:01:20 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By elkbow:
my 458 SOCOM (I also have two 450 Bushmasters) http://www.pbase.com/rottweiler/image/138865383/large.jpg What do you like better: The bushmaster or the socom? and why? Thanks. |
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Posted: 3/3/2012 1:52:19 AM EDT
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Rigged up for hog hunting:
Stripped down for Deer Season: 
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Posted: 3/3/2012 9:24:47 AM EDT
[Last Edit: pdm]
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Changed the rail over to a Troy FDE with a low profile Troy gas block. Also have TAB SAS anti-mirage shield on order.
Planning on adding some BUIS and most likely will change the red dot over to an Aimpoint T. Really like the red-dot/ 3 Power set up for this rifle, especially with the 500gr suppressed configuration as it's basically a 150 yd gun, maybe a bit more. The Primary Arms RD is fine but the dot is a bit big and blurry with the magnifier. Also want to be able to mount a PVS14 behind the red dot if the urge comes over me. 
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/3/2012 12:11:49 PM EDT
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Nice looking rifle. If you hunt pigs, the urge for the PVS-14 will over come you. It is unbelievable, the follow-up shots you can get compared to a weapons light.[
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Posted: 3/3/2012 3:02:10 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Big-Bore]
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Posted: 3/3/2012 6:08:57 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By llanogold:
My Socom with a happy customer. http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/ac270/todd458/phonepig005.jpg That is one bad ass rifle when you can shoot a hog in the jaw and kill it! |
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Posted: 3/3/2012 9:00:35 PM EDT
[Last Edit: BothBarrels]
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Rock River Arms 16" upper RRA .458 buffer spring EOTech 512.A65 RRA detachable front sight DPMS detachable rear sight Essential Arms lower & LPK Bravo Co. buffer tube FAB Defense GL-Shock recoil reducing stock DPMS butstock sling mount adapter MidwayUSA single point sling Magpull 20-rounder for pic |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/5/2012 4:11:34 PM EDT
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Prior to handguard and magnifier 
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/10/2012 1:38:34 PM EDT
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Here are a couple more.
 
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Posted: 3/10/2012 10:50:03 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Fritzcat:
Nice looking rifle. If you hunt pigs, the urge for the PVS-14 will over come you. It is unbelievable, the follow-up shots you can get compared to a weapons light.[http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x456/Fritzcat/458socom001.jpg I feel bad for that PVS-14, If you value it, i'd stop using it on that rifle ASAP. |
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Posted: 3/11/2012 2:03:40 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Fritzcat:
Here are a couple more.http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x456/Fritzcat/458socom015.jpghttp://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x456/Fritzcat/458socom010.jpg Pleas tell me about that bolt gun and can..... |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/11/2012 8:51:42 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Fritzcat]
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Savage Model. 10, 458S, 16" Pacnor, can F1 (eddiebuilt) same as on previous AR 9 1/2", ultra dot 3-9 for 100yd subs and 4-16x50 for 225yd subs.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 3/12/2012 5:26:06 PM EDT
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Who chambered the barrel? I've been trying to get a sav bbl for 2 months now.
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GA, USA
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Posted: 3/13/2012 7:01:36 AM EDT
[Last Edit: DVANNCVANN]
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Originally Posted By Powder_Burns:
Who chambered the barrel? I've been trying to get a sav bbl for 2 months now. This one may still be available. http://458socomforums.com/index.php?topic=307.15 |
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Posted: 3/25/2012 3:58:02 PM EDT
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RRA 16'' carbine, RRA 2 stage triger, Leupold QDMA scope
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/25/2012 7:57:29 PM EDT
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what stock do you have on that?
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Posted: 3/25/2012 8:37:05 PM EDT
[Last Edit: big-Al]
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Its a Rock River Operator A2, it has battery storage and comes with tube, buffer and spring $130.
Originally Posted By Blasternank:
what stock do you have on that? |
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Posted: 3/26/2012 12:38:32 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Blasternank:
Originally Posted By elkbow:
my 458 SOCOM (I also have two 450 Bushmasters) http://www.pbase.com/rottweiler/image/138865383/large.jpg What do you like better: The bushmaster or the socom? and why? Thanks. The 450 Bushmaster. And here is why, the brass is much cheaper to purchase, and also the factory Hornady ammo can be had for approx. $20 a box, I bought mine for $19 a box, and haven't reloaded for it. Both guns are the same in accuracy, I can hold .75 MOA with each gun and have even got 300gr TTSX to shoot .5 MOA from my 458. You can buy uppers (although hard to come by lately) for the 450 for just over $500. So, if I could only have one, it would be the 450. I have two 450's and one 458, with wilson going to sell the 458's, will probably get another one. |
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Posted: 3/26/2012 1:46:21 AM EDT
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PA, USA
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Posted: 7/8/2012 7:45:33 AM EDT
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10.5" SBR
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Posted: 7/8/2012 3:08:56 PM EDT
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Nice build. |
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