Magpul D-50's

[2A2Dend]

On pre-order for a few weeks. Not charged until in stock. Brownells just took funds, posting to my account. I expect a shipping notice anytime.

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[Nosferatu]

I hope that means my Brownell's order will be shipping soon too then!

 

[2A2Dend]

Mine arrive today. My reaction when I opened the box *GULP*
4.85 Lbs/Loaded.
16.7 Lbs total rifle weight w/Aimpoint Comp M4
18.82 Lbs total w/Vortex 5-25x50 and LT204

 

[Nosferatu]

I noticed the heft as well. Lightens up pretty quickly though!

 

[2A2Dend]

Now that I've had it in my hands, seriously, I don't know why I bought it.
I'll never use it for what it was intended for.

 

[kato pup dog]

How many are going to use these for rounds other than 308, like 243, creed, or 7-08...

I'm curious how the D50 runs with 243.

 

[Nosferatu]

How many are going to use these for rounds other than 308, like 243, creed, or 7-08...

I'm curious how the D50 runs with 243.

Magpul recommends only 308 with it.

*Optimized for use only with 7.62x51 NATO/.308 Winchester cartridges. Use with other calibers such as .260 Remington or 6.5 Creedmoor is not recommended.

 

[Nosferatu]

Now that I've had it in my hands, seriously, I don't know why I bought it.
I'll never use it for what it was intended for.

Sometimes things are just cool and fun. Not everything needs to be ready for war.

 

[kato pup dog]

I'm sure I can't be the only one thinking a 50rnd drum under a 243 in a field of prairie dogs is a bad thing! Short, heavy, and lots of shots without mag swaps...

 

[Nosferatu]

I'm sure I can't be the only one thinking a 50rnd drum under a 243 in a field of prairie dogs is a bad thing! Short, heavy, and lots of shots without mag swaps...

Give it a whirl an see what happens!

 

[kato pup dog]

Give it a whirl an see what happens!

Now you see why I'm here! Rifle isn't built yet, or I'd probably go for it. I'm awaiting reports from those who do.

 

[American123]

Load it up, put it in the rifle, and use said rifle to do curls, military press, squats.

I have the D60 but really only bought it because with the ammo deal/rebate last Black Friday it came out to $50. Otherwise the cost of 10 Pmags for 1 drum just doesn't cut it for me.

I know if I found a similar deal for a D50 I'll own one of those as wells

From a preparedness point of view, 2 coupled mags, or even two uncoupled mags are better. With 2, 30 round mags, if one gets broken or severely malfunctions you have a spare, with a single drum if you experience a failure of a malfunction your fudged. Having no combat experience of my own, it would be interesting from guys who have been in firefights using 30 round mags or even 20 round mags if they comparatively would have preferred 60 round drums or a combination thereof. It seems like the SAW and it's 200 ish belted stack already fills that role.

All that being said, I love the drum, but with the price as it sits, I just keep buying 30 round mags for $8 a piece instead.

 

[Ops]

I had one. I decided to sell it to someone in CA. I had one fte/ftf and the first couple times wouldn't lock back