What is the cheapest 50 cal I can get? And how much is one round? Just wandering... depending on how much it is I might want to get one.... That way I can shoot down a helicopter... or tank or something. Or some huge ass mutant moose!!!!
.50 Bmg
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LouisianaCarry
Tactibilly
You can get a singe shot upper for an AR for less than many whole 50 cal rifles.
A round is like $3.50 and up, everywhere I have seen.
A round is like $3.50 and up, everywhere I have seen.
get some pipe, a nail, a 2x4, and a rubber band...you can make a single shot for less than $10, but it will be a PoS...
Looking at apx $2,000 for anything worth shooting, minimum, and apx $4rd.
I havent seen the single shot uppers that LC talks about, that may be the cheapest route.
Looking at apx $2,000 for anything worth shooting, minimum, and apx $4rd.
I havent seen the single shot uppers that LC talks about, that may be the cheapest route.
I linked one in my post, I am assuming this is what he is talking about.
I'm getting one!!!
What are the barrel lengths and advantages, seems the 16.5 is a bit short. the 24 sounds like a winner.
OK I found this but they don't even look at lower than 28"
http://www.riflebarrels.com/articles/50calibre/lengths_velocity_50_bmg.htm
What are the barrel lengths and advantages, seems the 16.5 is a bit short. the 24 sounds like a winner.
OK I found this but they don't even look at lower than 28"
http://www.riflebarrels.com/articles/50calibre/lengths_velocity_50_bmg.htm
No **** ? A .50 BMG upper for an AR ?
Damn ! Here it is . http://www.bohicaarms.com/far50_features.html
another review off of Survival Blog
Product Review: Ultramag .50 BMG Upper Kit for AR-15, by Michael Z. Williamson
I recently tested the Ultramag .50, manufactured by Safety Harbor Firearms (SHF) of Florida.The Ultramag .50 is a bolt action, side-fed magazine, .50 BMG upper that uses the AR-15 lower and trigger group. The two big advantages to this setup are that [in the US,] the Ultramag .50 [barreled upper receiver] requires no paperwork to purchase, and is not on record as a large caliber weapon, since it is bought strictly as "replacement parts." As far as anyone is concerned, you own an AR-15, which can be more discreet if either purchased privately, or by using a forging such as this and drilling the five holes required to legally manufacture your own "single shot" lower (though the Ultramag is magazine fed).
The lower need not have a bolt catch, disconnector or buffer assembly. It only needs the hammer, trigger and fire selector. A magazine release is not needed, but I believe a flush fit 10 round magazine body filled with lead would help reduce recoil, though I have not tried this yet. I did equip the lower with a MagPul PRS adjustable stock in lieu of the factory stock. The kit as tested included: 29" barrel with fluting, 5 round magazine upgrade from 3 round, an extra 5 round magazine, back up iron sights (BUIS) and carrying handle. I opted to use an adjustable Harris bipod, not the fixed length bipod from Safety Harbor, though this was for personal preference. I'm sure their factory bipod is quite sturdy. Safety Harbor Firearms includes a heavier hammer and spring and an anti-walk hammer pin with the kit. List price for this kit is $2,595. It's possible to save quite a bit with less options. While they do offer 18" and 22" barrels, those have always seemed too short for .50 BMG to me, since it was designed originally for a 36-40" barrel. They told me delivery would be 8-10 weeks, and it arrived right at 9 weeks, in a professionally fitted cardboard box within a box, instructions for changing the trigger group, a contact number for support and a catalog for accessories.
Fit, finish and operation of the Ultramag .50 can be described as flawless. One of the magazines had a very minor ding, possibly from shipping, that made it a bit sticky. SHF said to send it back and they'd replace it at once, no questions asked.
I mounted a Smith & Wesson 4-12 X 40 scope on the integral rail. This was previously on a different rifle and rail, and my first shots were about 12" low at 100 yards. Shooting was very consistent, and once I got zeroed the bullets went exactly where the crosshairs were, every time. This was only a warm up, and I didn't get to shoot to any longer ranges to do a full shooting report. One of the disadvantages of flat Eastern states is finding a rifle range that will allow a weapon this powerful. I have to drive almost two hours to reach one. Recoil with the 8-chambered muzzle brake is comparable to a 12 gauge shotgun. I do recommend a recoil pad and a good shoulder seat with the stock. Seating it a little high can sting. I recommend Loctite for the scope mount—every two rounds was enough to loosen the mounting screws to where the mount would wobble. This is a problem with the scope rings that I acquired separately, which were not part of the Ultramag kit.
The .50 BMG round holds the record for sniping at 2,430 meters, and at ranges not much less can easily disable an engine or other heavy equipment. At $3.50-$7 per round and 20+ pounds, it's certainly not a close in or primary survival weapon. However, for defending the approach to a remote retreat it's just about the most accurate and powerful round available to civilians in the US. - Michael Z. Williamson
Product Review: Ultramag .50 BMG Upper Kit for AR-15, by Michael Z. Williamson
I recently tested the Ultramag .50, manufactured by Safety Harbor Firearms (SHF) of Florida.The Ultramag .50 is a bolt action, side-fed magazine, .50 BMG upper that uses the AR-15 lower and trigger group. The two big advantages to this setup are that [in the US,] the Ultramag .50 [barreled upper receiver] requires no paperwork to purchase, and is not on record as a large caliber weapon, since it is bought strictly as "replacement parts." As far as anyone is concerned, you own an AR-15, which can be more discreet if either purchased privately, or by using a forging such as this and drilling the five holes required to legally manufacture your own "single shot" lower (though the Ultramag is magazine fed).
The lower need not have a bolt catch, disconnector or buffer assembly. It only needs the hammer, trigger and fire selector. A magazine release is not needed, but I believe a flush fit 10 round magazine body filled with lead would help reduce recoil, though I have not tried this yet. I did equip the lower with a MagPul PRS adjustable stock in lieu of the factory stock. The kit as tested included: 29" barrel with fluting, 5 round magazine upgrade from 3 round, an extra 5 round magazine, back up iron sights (BUIS) and carrying handle. I opted to use an adjustable Harris bipod, not the fixed length bipod from Safety Harbor, though this was for personal preference. I'm sure their factory bipod is quite sturdy. Safety Harbor Firearms includes a heavier hammer and spring and an anti-walk hammer pin with the kit. List price for this kit is $2,595. It's possible to save quite a bit with less options. While they do offer 18" and 22" barrels, those have always seemed too short for .50 BMG to me, since it was designed originally for a 36-40" barrel. They told me delivery would be 8-10 weeks, and it arrived right at 9 weeks, in a professionally fitted cardboard box within a box, instructions for changing the trigger group, a contact number for support and a catalog for accessories.
Fit, finish and operation of the Ultramag .50 can be described as flawless. One of the magazines had a very minor ding, possibly from shipping, that made it a bit sticky. SHF said to send it back and they'd replace it at once, no questions asked.
I mounted a Smith & Wesson 4-12 X 40 scope on the integral rail. This was previously on a different rifle and rail, and my first shots were about 12" low at 100 yards. Shooting was very consistent, and once I got zeroed the bullets went exactly where the crosshairs were, every time. This was only a warm up, and I didn't get to shoot to any longer ranges to do a full shooting report. One of the disadvantages of flat Eastern states is finding a rifle range that will allow a weapon this powerful. I have to drive almost two hours to reach one. Recoil with the 8-chambered muzzle brake is comparable to a 12 gauge shotgun. I do recommend a recoil pad and a good shoulder seat with the stock. Seating it a little high can sting. I recommend Loctite for the scope mount—every two rounds was enough to loosen the mounting screws to where the mount would wobble. This is a problem with the scope rings that I acquired separately, which were not part of the Ultramag kit.
The .50 BMG round holds the record for sniping at 2,430 meters, and at ranges not much less can easily disable an engine or other heavy equipment. At $3.50-$7 per round and 20+ pounds, it's certainly not a close in or primary survival weapon. However, for defending the approach to a remote retreat it's just about the most accurate and powerful round available to civilians in the US. - Michael Z. Williamson
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Just keep in mind it is very difficult to find a range that allows .50 BMG. Most places will not let you shoot and give a variety of excuses as to why. And the ammo can be a pain to find / wait on to ship.
If you are considering getting a .50 BMG you may want to join FCSA (Fifty Caliber Shooters Association) before you do anything, they are your best source of good information. Instead of people telling you "these look bad azz, or I want to get a ...." these guys actually have these rifles and can give you pro's, con's, ect FWIW.
If you are considering getting a .50 BMG you may want to join FCSA (Fifty Caliber Shooters Association) before you do anything, they are your best source of good information. Instead of people telling you "these look bad azz, or I want to get a ...." these guys actually have these rifles and can give you pro's, con's, ect FWIW.
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I think I'd get a Ferrett insted.
http://ferret50.com/
I was gonna get one of these, but I think Ican Swing a Barrett 99 by the end of January...
http://ferret50.com/
I was gonna get one of these, but I think Ican Swing a Barrett 99 by the end of January...
Serbu makes a nice inexpensive 50 in single shot bolt action. I actually have shot one, recoil is just like a 12 ga with slugs, more like a big shove. I want one too, just not enough clams in the wallet.
http://serbu.com/top/bfg50.php
Bam Bam
http://serbu.com/top/bfg50.php
Bam Bam
LouisianaCarry
Tactibilly
Personally, I respect the hell out of Ronnie, so I would never buy a .50 unless it was a Barrett.
Can't agree more. After I acquire a few other weapons I want, I will be saving up for an M82. Nothing like being able to reach out and touch someone from a mile away.
Oooh, oooh, now I know what I want to do with 1 of my lowers!
Richard in LA
Mag Whore
I have seen people use the single shot AR lowers for .50 uppers, as well as 80% lowers and use them for .50 uppers. You will need a taller hammer, and most probably an enhanced power hammer spring as well.
