05-25-2011, 06:31 PM
I've had a stripped lower for a while now and have been tossing around the idea of building a big bore rifle for short range fun. I've already got a Grendel for long range fun. I could post this on AR15.com or other forums, but I like the way you guys think so, I want to check here first.
Is .458 SOCOM a dying cartridge? It seems like I never see any ammo for it and all the components to handload are quite expensive. Would it be cheaper to go with the Beowulf or another cartridge?
Question #2. I am left handed and want to get a side-charging upper system. If I do go big bore, are the side charging systems only for 5.56 bolts/barrels or does someone make one for a big bore?
Is .458 SOCOM a dying cartridge? It seems like I never see any ammo for it and all the components to handload are quite expensive. Would it be cheaper to go with the Beowulf or another cartridge?
Question #2. I am left handed and want to get a side-charging upper system. If I do go big bore, are the side charging systems only for 5.56 bolts/barrels or does someone make one for a big bore?