50 beowolf sabot

[sawyercopper]

Here's a wild one. A friend and i are making a 1:10 scale leo 2a7. Well the firing mechanism were basically using a falling block action with a smooth bore 50 cal barrel. The action has electronic actuators for breach open and close. Still working on loading feature. But the thing I'm really focused on is has anyone tried developing a apfsds dart that is stable enough in flight for a smooth bore 50 cal barrel? I have a shop next to my work that can 3d print some from tungsten. But i haven't had my hands on a savor before to see the true profile of the stabilizing fins on if they create rotation or just a drag in the rear for stability. Any input is appreciated

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[Will_White]

Here's a wild one. A friend and i are making a 1:10 scale leo 2a7. Well the firing mechanism were basically using a falling block action with a smooth bore 50 cal barrel. The action has electronic actuators for breach open and close. Still working on loading feature. But the thing I'm really focused on is has anyone tried developing a apfsds dart that is stable enough in flight for a smooth bore 50 cal barrel? I have a shop next to my work that can 3d print some from tungsten. But i haven't had my hands on a savor before to see the true profile of the stabilizing fins on if they create rotation or just a drag in the rear for stability. Any input is appreciated

Have you handled 3d printed tungsten in the size you're wanting? I don't know how well they would hold up to the force of firing, it is very brittle.

 

[sawyercopper]

Have you handled 3d printed tungsten in the size you're wanting? I don't know how well they would hold up to the force of firing, it is very brittle.

I have some experience with it. The company mainly has defense and aerospace contracts but they do side jobs for me every now and then. There will be some testing of material mixtures but also might try a few different alloys of stainless and copper to see what happens there