Discover the power and versatility of the .450 Bushmaster — a straight-walled, big-bore cartridge ideal for deer and hog hunting in AR-15 platforms. Learn about its ballistics, origins, and why it’s perfect for states with straight-walled cartridge laws.

While the 8mm round is more of a theoretical curiosity than a real-world caliber, it opens the door to fascinating questions about the limits of small arms engineering.

What does Blackhawk Down have to do with modern firearms and the .458 SOCOM? It starts with the M4 Carbine and its 5.56 round—lightweight, accurate, and low recoil, but not without controversy. The .458 SOCOM was born out of that need for more stopping power.