Best Scope for 458 Socom

When we look for a quality scope for a rare, expensive, high-performing cartridge like .458 SOCOM which is mainly used for military purposes and long-range shooting, we generally tend to splurge on the shotgun scopes which are high on the budget with respect to their utilities and features.

The shotgun is compatible with the AR-15 platform, making it quite popular among civilian shooters and hand-loaders, socom standing for special operations command. Thus for perfect precision and optical clarity in heavy-duty jobs like these, a standard quality rifle scope should be used.

Top 6 Best Scope For 458 Socom

Here are some of the best scopes for the .458 socom rifle presently available in the market

To start off with some high-quality premium scopes for caliber the 458 socom, the first riflescope we have is the one by the most reliable brand of Nikon, the Prostaff P3 BDC Riflescope. This shotgun scope model is the better and updated version of the formerly popular Nikon Slughunter line of scopes. It is a moderately affordable power scope as compared to other rifle scopes with its price under $250.

The power scope has a wide magnification range of 4-12x and an objective lens diameter of 40 mm, making it perfect for both mid and long-range shooting. It has a comparatively short eye relief of 3.7 inches and a massive optical field of view of 33.5 feet (low) to 11.5 feet (high) per 100 yards.

It has a second focal plane BDC predator reticle with hand-turn 1/4 moa adjustments and spring-loaded instant zero-reset turrets, thus enhancing the functionality of the shotgun scope. It has a rugged aircraft-grade aluminum body with a matte black finish which facilitates concealing the position of the shooter.

Next up on our list for a perfect shotgun scope for the 458 socom rifle is the Eotech 3 Power Magnifier with Quick Disconnect Mount.

The not-so-cheap price tag of $300 might be due to the fact that this power scope comes with a quick detach mount with vertical and horizontal adjustments and is designed to work best with an EOTech Holographic Weapon Sight (HWS). Quite better than the Red Dot Sight normally available if you ask us. The magnifier can be mounted directly behind the HWS as well!

The scope has an eye relief length of 2.2 inches, a power scope of 3x, and an angle of view of 7.3° and is of a total length of 3.9 inches and is quite durable with water resistance up to 33 feet deep.

The HWS feature of the scope offers an advantage of quick engagement with the weapon, increased accuracy of target acquisition, and enhanced peripheral vision.

The EOTECH magnifier along with an HWS is suitable for mid-range shooting up to about 300 yards. With this, you could easily shoot a human-sized object.

The most pocket-friendly shotgun scope of the lot, rated at a rock bottom price of $100, sometimes even less, is from Bushnell, one of the most reputed brands in the shotgun scope industry.

For quick and precise target acquisition the Bushnell Trophy TRS 25 Red Dot Sight Riflescope is deemed to be the best as it has 3 MOA Dot reticle with 11 brightness settings.

This shotgun scope has a magnification range of 1x, an objective lens diameter of 25mm, and an unlimited field of view. The lenses of this scout scope are fully multi-coated for crystal clear, bright images. It is most suitable for short-range shooting and hunting.

The rifle scope mounts easily on most Picatinny rails and is compatible with multiple ammunition like pistols, handguns, shotguns, rifles, and muzzleloaders. The body of the scope is made of high-grade aluminum that is vibration, shock, and waterproof.

The durable, stress-free, solid 1-piece outer tube withstands shocks of even the heaviest-recoiling calibers, and the O-ring sealed, Nitrogen-filled optical chamber of the scope prevents fogging even in cold and rain.

By far the most expensive and premium rifle scope of the list for the 458 SOCOM rifle, from the house of Vortex, the Vortex Optics Viper PST Gen I First Focal Plane Riflescope offers the high quality and top-tier specifications that make it a justifiable investment. It comes at a whopping price of $550.

The Vortex Optics Viper PST has a maximum magnification of 16x and a minimum of 4x, a wide objective lens diameter of 50mm, and generous eye relief, enough to withstand the recoil of the 458 socom rifle.

Also, the first focal plane, fast-action reticle, and grooved hand turn turret measurements allow accurate, fast action for the shooter. The extra-low dispersion and multi-coated glass lens increase resolution and color fidelity, resulting in bright and sharp targets, thus making it the most appropriate for shooting in low lit and dim conditions. It is apt for long-range shooting as well.

The body is made up of a one-piece of aircraft-grade aluminum alloy tube, shockproof 30mm tube, precision-machined from a single solid block offers ample windage and elevation adjustment.

O-ring sealed lenses and argon gas purged tube of the scope provide fog proof, shockproof and waterproof performance.

Another low budget, economical find for your 458 socom cartridge is from the reliable brand of Bushnell. The Weaver V3 Riflescope is one of the best shotgun scopes available for $190.

The Weaver V3 has a magnification scale of 1-3x, a relatively small objective lens of 20mm, a generous eye relief of 4.13 inches, and a broad field of view of 87 feet (low) to 29.5 feet (high) for 100 yards.

The scope has fully multi-coated lenses, which optimize light transmission so that the hunter has perfect edge-to-edge clarity. The lenses also have a hard exterior coating that makes them scratch resistant. Also, Dual-X Reticle with 1/4″ adjustment at 100 yards provides good precision and accuracy for shooting.

The body of the scout scope is made of high-quality aluminum alloy with a sturdy build, and the optics chamber is made nitrogen-purged and the lenses O-ring sealed, making the whole setup waterproof and fog proof.

To round off the list we have another inexpensive, first-rate power scope by Burris, the Burris Droptine Riflescope, rated at $180. It has gained quite a lot of popularity, despite being new in the market.

The scope comes with a powerful magnification range of 3-9x, quite a large objective lens diameter of 40mm, a moderate eye relief length of 3.8 inches, a vast field of vision with a range of 33 feet low to 13 feet high per 100 yards.

The lenses are fully multi-coated with a Ballistic plex .22 reticle, which ensures brightness, precision, and clarity.

This riflescope comes with a recoil-proof 1-inch main tube with a double spring tension system to hold your zero even under heavy recoil and shock. As with all Burris rifle scopes, this power scope comes with a nitrogen sealing that makes the body waterproof, shockproof, and fog proof.

This Burris rifle scope has excellent specifications for big game hunting, predator hunting, not to mention varmint and small game hunting.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Things to consider while buying a shotgun scope?

If you have come up to this point of the article, you must have browsed through all our preferred rifle scopes with different specifications and from varying ranges for the 458 socom cartridge. Some of the key facts that must be present in the riflescope and you must know, before indulging in buying scopes that might actually be fool’s gold, are given below.

Adequate eye relief

Search for a scope that offers a large enough eye-relief to provide the rifle with maximum target acquisition and to prevent serious injuries. When shopping for the scope for a 458 Socom cartridge, especially if you plan to use it for long-range shooting, buy a scope with an eye relief of at least 4 inches or more, so that it can withstand the recoil energy of the rifle.

Vivid magnification range

For rough elevations and lowly lit conditions, a diverse range of magnification is important for a scope to ensure proper sighting of the target and shooting.

Lightweight and portability

Almost every scope that we mentioned above is lightweight, compact, and handy for hunting. This helps in taking a quick aim and prevents the hunter from getting tired. Besides, huge and bulky shotgun scopes add to the weight of the 458 SOCOM and might throw the shooter off balance.

Other extra features

The scope for the cartridge should be durable, water, fog and shockproof, and scratch-resistant so that the one-time investment for the scope doesn’t go to waste.

Also, other highlights like the presence of a BDC or an illuminated reticle, compatibility with Holographic Weapon Sight or Red Dot Sight, wide diameter of the objective lens for proper transmission of light would add to the uniqueness of the shotgun scope.

If you plan to use the scope for long-distance shooting, then parallax adjustment must be present in the scope.

Which is better, a Holographic Weapon Sight or a Red Dot Sight?

Red dots use power-saving LEDs while holographic sights require lasers to power their holograms. So, red dots have battery power of up to 50,000 hours as compared with holographic sights that are usually in the 500-1000 hours battery life. However, red dot sights require your eye to move back and forth between the optical plane and the target plane, but holo-sights allow you to focus on both the target and the reticle at the same time. This makes them much less susceptible to parallax distortion. Most operators prefer holographic sights for exactly this reason.

Conclusion

We have arrived at the end of the article featuring some of the best shotgun scopes for the 458 socom cartridge available in the market right now.

We have selected the scopes that seemed to stand out in terms of all the key specifications mentioned above. We hope you will enjoy using them.