Suppressed .458 SOCOM Run & Gun after Dark

Published on October 3, 2017
Duration: 13:33

This video showcases a run-and-gun exercise with a suppressed .458 SOCOM rifle, specifically the CMmg Anvil, using Freedom Munitions ammunition. The session highlights the challenges of shooting suppressed in low light, including significant smoke production and gas blowback. The Bowers Vers 458 suppressor is used, and the effectiveness of the .458 SOCOM caliber for night hunting is questioned due to its loud report and muzzle flash, even when suppressed.

Quick Summary

Shooting a suppressed .458 SOCOM at night presents challenges including significant smoke obscuring vision, a loud report, and substantial gas blowback. The CMmg Anvil rifle was used with Freedom Munitions 300 grain .458 SOCOM ammunition and a Bowers Vers 458 suppressor, demonstrating the caliber's power but unsuitability for discreet night operations.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: CMmg Anvil .458 SOCOM
  2. 00:24Freedom Munitions .458 SOCOM Ammo
  3. 01:15Bowers Vers 458 Suppressor
  4. 01:37First Shots with Iron Sights
  5. 02:14Shooting Big Grains Suppressed
  6. 03:11Run and Gun During Eclipse
  7. 04:04Performance Observations
  8. 04:46Magazine Reliability Test
  9. 06:36Lessons Learned: Run and Gun
  10. 07:08Muzzle Blast and Dirt Kick-up
  11. 07:28Gas Blowback with Suppressor
  12. 08:49Shooting Positions and Silencer Use
  13. 09:39Gas Taste and Hits
  14. 11:14Final Thoughts and Fun
  15. 11:46Conclusion and Viewer Engagement

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the challenges of shooting a suppressed .458 SOCOM at night?

Shooting a suppressed .458 SOCOM at night presents challenges like significant smoke production that obscures vision, a loud report even with a suppressor, and substantial gas blowback into the shooter's face, making target acquisition difficult.

What ammunition was used in the CMmg Anvil .458 SOCOM during the run and gun?

The video featured Freedom Munitions .458 SOCOM ammunition, specifically 300 grain round nose flat point bullets. This was the first time the presenter had access to this particular ammunition.

How did the Bowers Vers 458 suppressor perform with the .458 SOCOM?

The Bowers Vers 458 suppressor was used with the .458 SOCOM. While it reduced the sound, it did not eliminate the crack entirely, and it contributed to significant smoke and gas blowback, impacting visibility during the run-and-gun exercise.

Is the .458 SOCOM suitable for night hunting?

Based on this demonstration, the .458 SOCOM is not considered suitable for night hunting due to its loud report and significant muzzle flash, even when suppressed. The amount of smoke produced also hinders visibility.

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