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Midwest Industries Large Bore Two Chamber Muzzle Brakes

Posted June 30, 2021 in Daily News, Lever Action, Other Gear & Gadgets, Rifles by Hrachya H with No Comments

The lever action rifle modernization trend continues growing and Midwest Industries keeps releasing new products for this market. The company has expanded their line of Two Chamber Muzzle Brakes by introducing two new large bore options. While the MI’s new Large [Read More…]

.458 Socom Full-Auto – Expensive & Awesome

Posted October 5, 2015 in Ammunition, Companies, Guns & Gear by Nathan S with 25 Comments

While I have never shot the .458, I find it alluring as a big-bore cartridge. Quickly gaining a following within the MSR market, the cartridge balances a wide range of capabilities and bullet weights to create a versatile package.Unfortunately, this growth in popularity [Read More…]

OOOD: McCann Industries .458 Win Mag Garand

Posted July 6, 2015 in Companies, News, Rifles by Nathan S with 34 Comments

Back in early 2000’s, McCann Industries (known for their M1 Garand Gas Trap Adjuster) manufactured an M1 Garand in .458 Winchester Magnum. Not made anymore after the passing of McCann’s primary gunsmith, the rifles are a fine example of ingenuity and [Read More…]

Wilson Combat .458 SOCOM AR-15 Upper Recievers

Posted July 4, 2012 in AR-15, Rifles by Steve Johnson with 31 Comments

Wilson Combat is now selling AR-15 upper receivers chambered in the .458 SOCOM. If you have an elephant problem, this is the gun for you. The uppers start at $1,295.

Janne vs. the .458 Win Mag

Posted September 30, 2009 in Other Gear & Gadgets by Steve Johnson with 9 Comments

It just goes to show you don’t need to be a big guy to fire a big gun, although I am sure Janne felt every ft/lb of energy! One day, we were testing .458 Winchester Magnum reloads and of course, we were just obligated to let Janne (158 cm / 58 kg) to test the [Read More…]

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