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PA state trooper killed - ambushed with .458 rifle

Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2023 1:24 pm
by surprise_i'm_armed
https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/18/us/penns ... index.html

A running shootout with a BG in Pennsylvania has resulted in the death of a 29 year old trooper and the wounding of another.

Although the link above doesn't included the BG's weapon, another article I read stated that the BG was using a .458 rifle.
The correct use of a .458 would be for big game. The trooper was shot through his windshield. Even if he was shot in his bullet resistant vest, I believe that would not stop a .458. Feel free to comment on this issue.

SIA

Re: PA state trooper killed - ambushed with .458 rifle

Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2023 9:18 pm
by JustSomeOldGuy
.458 Win Mag or .458 Socom?