The HSM Bear Load 458 SOCOM delivers devastating stopping power with 350-grain jacketed flat point bullets engineered for dangerous game encounters. This premium hunting ammunition transforms the 458 SOCOM platform into a formidable defense against North America's largest predators.
What Makes This Different
The jacketed flat point design creates massive wound channels while maintaining structural integrity through heavy bone and muscle. Unlike standard hunting rounds that may fragment or deflect, the 350-grain bullet weight provides deep penetration essential for stopping charging bears. HSM's precision loading ensures consistent velocities that maximize the 458 SOCOM's inherent knockdown power.
Key Features
- 350-grain jacketed flat point bullets for maximum stopping power
- Premium brass cases with consistent wall thickness
- Optimized powder charge for reliable cycling in AR-style platforms
- Flat point design prevents deflection on angled shots
- Heavy bullet weight maintains energy at extended ranges
- Boxer-primed cases suitable for reloading
- 20 rounds per box, 25 boxes per case (500 total rounds)
Field performance centers on the cartridge's ability to deliver bone-crushing energy at close to medium ranges. The 458 SOCOM's large-bore diameter combined with the heavy bullet creates immediate incapacitation on dangerous game. Hunters pursuing brown bears, black bears, and wild boar rely on this combination for situations where a follow-up shot may not be possible. The flat point configuration ensures straight-line penetration through dense tissue.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 458 SOCOM
- Bullet Weight: 350 grains
- Bullet Type: Jacketed Flat Point (JFP)
- Muzzle Velocity: Approximately 1,900 fps
- Muzzle Energy: Approximately 2,800 ft-lbs
- Case Material: Premium brass
- Primer: Boxer primer
- Quantity: 20 rounds per box
- Case Quantity: 25 boxes (500 rounds total)
- Manufacturer: HSM Ammunition
Serious hunters recognize that bear encounters demand ammunition that performs without compromise. The HSM Bear Load represents decades of ballistic engineering focused on one goal: absolute reliability when facing dangerous game. Stock runs of specialized hunting ammunition like this typically sell quickly during peak hunting seasons.