Lindcott Armory Compare / .450 Bushmaster vs .458 SOCOM
Cartridge comparison
.450 Bushmaster vs .458 SOCOM
.450 Bushmaster is faster (2,300 vs 2,050 fps); .458 SOCOM carries more energy (3,000 vs 2,900 ft·lb).
.450 Bushmaster →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.458 SOCOM →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .450 Bushmaster | .458 SOCOM | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2007 | 2001 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.452″ | 0.458″ |
| Case length | 1.7″ | 1.575″ |
| Velocity | 2,100–2,300 fps | 1,600–2,050 fps |
| Energy | 2,400–2,900 ft·lb | 2,000–3,000 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 38,500 psi | 35,000 psi |
| Recoil | 15–20 ft·lb | 14–20 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 250 yd | 250 yd |
FAQs
- Is .450 Bushmaster faster than .458 SOCOM?
- .450 Bushmaster is faster — up to 2,300 fps versus 2,050 fps.
- Does .450 Bushmaster hit harder than .458 SOCOM?
- .458 SOCOM carries more muzzle energy (3,000 vs 2,900 ft·lb).