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Cartridge comparison

.45 Raptor vs .458 SOCOM

.45 Raptor and .458 SOCOM are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.45 Raptor.458 SOCOM
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced20142001
Bullet diameter0.452″0.458″
Case length1.8″1.5748″
Max pressure40,000 psi35,000 psi
Recoil18–28 ft·lb14–20 ft·lb
Effective range250 yd250 yd

Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.

Case profiles, to scale

Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.

ToolOverlay .45 Raptor and .458 SOCOM trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare