458 socom

[Rob]

Looks great!

I am getting a Wilson Combat barrel on it.  1:14 twist, 16 inch.

http://shopwilsoncombat.com/458-SOCOM-Build-Kit-16-Heavy-Barrel/productinfo/TR-458K-HB/

Did you order it as the "Build kit" or just the barrel? That's a great package. Do you know how far they are out on delivery?

I ordered the kit.  If they are a year out that's fine with me - gives me the time to budget in the accessories I want on the rifle over the next year.  I am a little confused though as when I was placing the order it said what I was ordering was in stock.  I think that is incorrect.

I think they have changed their payment policy as this is what is printed at the bottom of the page now:

NOTE:
All .458 SOCOM related products including barrels, AR build kits and ammunition are heavily backordered. We are currently quoting up to one year backorder on these products and are moving as quickly as we can to rectify this unfortunate situation.

We are currently accepting backorders on out-of-stock .458 SOCOM items and will only charge your credit card account when the product actually ships.

[Heredoggydoggy]

I'm glad they are at least giving you a reason why it will be delayed.  my build wasn't a "gotta have it now" item anyway, and to be fair, I ordered it just before they moved out of Moses Lake.  I ordered it from Moses Lake, and the barrel finally came from Oregon. 

[GLShooter]

BHW and TACTICAL Ammunition have been shipping barrels and bolts the past few months. I just chatted with their shop forman today about barrels.  Their barrel extension supplier had been holding them up but it looks like that hurdle has been overcome.

Across the board their delivery times are getting short. Lots of guys getting various chamberings in way under two months accirding to a thread on 68FORUMS.

Greg