.458 SOCOM

Infobox Firearm Cartridge
name= .458 SOCOM


caption= .458 SOCOM vs 5.56 NATO
origin= United States
type= Rifle
used_by= NATO
wars=
designer= Teppo Jutsu LLC
is_SI_specs= yes
parent= None
is_SI_ballistics= yes
bw1= 250
btype1=
vel1= 609.6
en1= 3983.8
bw2= 600
vel2 = 304.8
en2= 3612The .458 SOCOM is a relatively large round designed for a specialized upper receiver that can be mounted on any M4 or M16 style rifle. The convert|300|gr|sing=on round offers a muzzle velocity convert|1900|ft/s|m/s|abbr=on and a respectable convert|2405|ft.lbf|J|abbr=on. [" [http://teppojutsu.com/458FAQ.htm#_What_type_of_velocity_can_I_expect Teppo Jutsu 458 SOCOM FAQ] "] In many respects, it is similar to the venerable .45-70 Government.

History

Inspired by the lack of stopping power offered by the 5.56 NATO cartridge used in the M4 and the M16, the .458 SOCOM came about from informal discussion of members of the Special Forces community, specifically Delta Force's experience that multiple shots were required to neutralize members of the opposing force in Mogadishu during Operation Gothic Serpent. Marty ter Weeme, founder of Teppo Jutsu LLC, went to work to develop a new cartridge that would deliver far more energy from short barrels at relatively short distances. [" [http://teppojutsu.com/458FAQ.htm 458 Socom FAQ] "]

Civilian use

The .458 receiver is offered by several companies for civilian purchase.

*Teppo Jutsu LLC [ [http://teppojutsu.com/458.htm 458 Socom] ]
*Rock River Arms
*Castle Arms

ee also

* List of rifle cartridges
* 11 mm caliber
* .50 Beowulf

References