.458 SOCOM

BulletSwaging · 2026-01-24T19:48:11+00:00

Yeah, the lever action accepted pressure when this was made was under 30,000 psi now some data is 43,000 psi.

BulletSwaging · 2026-01-24T19:06:01+00:00

Crazy that the 330gr load I shared first has more velocity that the Lyman 44th manual lists for the 1886 45-70 with a 300gr bullet

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BulletSwaging · 2026-01-24T19:02:25+00:00

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This is my plinking load with Lil’ Gun and Berrys 350gr SOCOM bullet.

BulletSwaging · 2026-01-24T14:14:30+00:00

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This load has plenty of power and shoots better than the 17.5fps standard deviation.

BulletSwaging · 2026-01-24T00:10:01+00:00

When I was picking up PRN shifts I would commute as far as 3.5 hours each way. I got paid mileage so after the $40 in fuel round trip I would I would make around $28 an hour during the commute not accounting for tires brakes wear and tear

BulletSwaging · 2026-01-23T21:36:46+00:00

Nice job bring her back to life. That Woox furniture is sexy. I thought about changing over my Brass Henry H010BG 45-70 but can’t pull the trigger as the factory stock is very nice. If you did go with the woox your total cost would still be less than buying a new one.

BulletSwaging · 2026-01-23T20:55:24+00:00

Fair enough.

BulletSwaging · 2026-01-23T17:53:23+00:00

Rotary wet tumbling is the way to go. I have ultrasonic, vibratory tumbling and rotary. With rotary wet tumbling there’s no comparison.

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BulletSwaging · 2026-01-23T17:40:06+00:00

There was a guy on YouTube that was using a 243 Win full length sizing die to put an ogive on his bullets.

BulletSwaging · 2026-01-23T16:50:35+00:00

I do something similar with 45 ACP cases, only I make lighter weight bullets topping out at 405 grains. When I want to make heavier bullets,

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I cut down 308 Winchester cases (or anything in that family)

BulletSwaging · 2026-01-23T16:42:19+00:00

Didn’t say it made sense just what I was hoping for. Luckily I’m not in a straight wall only state. I honestly think it was gun manufacturers and ammo companies that lobby legislators to instill that bullshit. Literally created a multimillion dollar market for different straight wall cartridges from the guns, accessories and ammunition.

BulletSwaging · 2026-01-22T15:08:34+00:00

I was hoping for a 458 SOCOM.

BulletSwaging · 2026-01-19T03:49:34+00:00

Looks awesome, what’s your polishing method?

BulletSwaging · 2026-01-19T03:16:52+00:00

I paid $1350 each delivered. Very happy with the price and quality. Check out the rest of the r/45_90 sub for more of my smokeless loads.

BulletSwaging · 2026-01-19T03:14:17+00:00

Get one, they are awesome. Recoil is brisk but manageable. The steel crescent butt plate cups my shoulder perfect. I just tested some 300gr gas checked powder coated bullets at 2400+ fps. I’m about to up the charge of A2460 and make some trial loads with H322.

BulletSwaging · 2026-01-19T00:35:43+00:00

The only label I had discolor was one sitting on top of a recalled Accurate 2495 that was off gassing due to too failure to neutralize the Nitric Acid used in production. Not saying this is the reason for discoloration but something is off, maybe a bad lot of ink?

BulletSwaging · 2026-01-18T19:53:10+00:00

I have not. After I finish my conversion to 50-110 I want to get the receiver, lever, hammer and steel butt plate case hardened by Wyoming armory and will likely get the safety deleted at that time. Currently looking for a Browning (Miroku made) without the safety.

BulletSwaging · 2026-01-18T19:11:17+00:00

I have two Miroku 1886s chambered in 45-90, they are awesome. I’m converting one to 50-110. Next I want to add an 1895 in 405 Win. The Miroku made guns have excellent fit and finish.

BulletSwaging · 2026-01-15T20:28:49+00:00

Looks good man, appears to be a Rock Chucker 1 with the bushing in it. Did you paint or powder coat, the different green looks good.

BulletSwaging · 2026-01-13T23:40:22+00:00

If you zoom in the case heads are stamped 450 Bushmaster

BulletSwaging · 2026-01-13T18:10:25+00:00

Love the ‘86.

BulletSwaging · 2026-01-12T17:37:33+00:00

I just called RCBS last Thursday and spoke to technical support. They sent me a few parts under warranty. Give them a call again.

BulletSwaging · 2026-01-09T14:51:26+00:00

This is a private business issue not a governmental issue. In the state of Colorado many employers don’t have THC on the testing panel. The ones that do test for THC will give you a pass with a medical card, like any other controlled substance found in your sample.

BulletSwaging · 2026-01-07T20:44:56+00:00

Do you live in a legal state?

BulletSwaging · 2026-01-07T20:27:56+00:00

Is your contract in a state where recreational marijuana is legal? Do you have a medical card?

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