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11/27/2005 12:49:32 PM EDT
Steve,

Any chance the .458 SOCOM upper will be ready for X-mas?


Thanks


11/28/2005 4:48:34 AM EDT
[#1]
Probably not.
In order to do larger scale production than has been done on these uppers in the past, we're actually making dedicated parts rather than modifying parts from 223/7.62 x 39 models to fit/function.  That is taking longer than expected.  That's one of the reasons we aren't taking pre-orders for the 458s.
I really don't expect to see them until January at the earliest.
Stay tuned for more info, as this forum and our web site (rockriverarms.com) will have the updates as they happen.
Thanks.
Steve/RRA


11/28/2005 6:12:32 AM EDT
[#2]
I say take your time I would rather it take a while and be done right. Instead of rushing things along and having bad product out there. I give RRA 2 thumbs up I love my RRA Rifle.
11/28/2005 9:04:35 AM EDT
[#3]
Ok, assuming the obvious will be different on the .458 SOCOM upper such as the barrel and bolt,  what other parts will be unique to this set up (if any at all), vs. other caliber swaps that only require those to parts to be changed?
11/28/2005 11:31:54 AM EDT
[#4]
The barrel extension, extractor and ejector will be different as well as the barrel and bolt. The upper will be modified at the ejection port to allow the use of a port door.
Steve/RRA
12/7/2005 10:02:58 AM EDT
[#5]
just wondering if anyone knew what kinda accuracy i could expect from this sweet looking upper?
12/7/2005 11:12:39 AM EDT
[#6]
I really haven't grouped mine (I have two of my own, one from Tony, one from Marty) or the shop uppers, but I get pretty close to point of aim out of all of them out to about two hundred yards, beyond which you start to see precipitous drop off.  I've got a scope on one and A2 iron sights on the other.
Most people we've had test firing here  have been very impressed with the cartridge and its terminal effects, but haven't shot for groups.  The more recoil sensitive types have still liked it, but hand it back after a couple of rounds.
Steve/RRA
12/8/2005 8:23:03 PM EDT
[#7]
thanks for the update, if you get any grouping info let me know. Thanks