450 Bushmaster & 458 SOCOM Ammo | Big Bore AR Ammunition
450 Bushmaster & 458 SOCOM Ammo | Big Bore AR Ammunition
Shop 450 Bushmaster and 458 SOCOM ammo at Moriarti Armaments for compatible big-bore AR-15 and hunting platforms. Both cartridges deliver heavy-projectile performance and are popular for deer, hog, and large-game hunting with appropriate loads. Browse .450 Bushmaster ammunition and .458 SOCOM ammunition in available bullet weights and projectile designs, including expanding, soft-point, and hunting loads. Compare cartridges by caliber, bullet weight, velocity, projectile construction, manufacturer, and intended application.
What is the difference between .450 Bushmaster and .458 SOCOM?
.450 Bushmaster and .458 SOCOM are different big-bore AR-15 cartridges and are not interchangeable. .450 Bushmaster is a straight-wall cartridge and is particularly popular for hunting in jurisdictions that permit straight-wall rifle cartridges. .458 SOCOM uses a larger-diameter projectile and is available in a broad range of heavy bullet weights, including subsonic loads. The better choice depends on your firearm, hunting requirements, desired ballistics, and ammunition availability.
