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[rdb241]

I have been looking for a 50 cal upper for a long time. Found one!

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[ZA_Survivalist]

Have you shot it yet?!

 

[rdb241]

No, as you can see, there is an 80% magless lower under it. I still have to finish the trigger pocket. Plus I am having a hard time tracking down ammo. It is not 50BMG. It is 50DTC. What that means, the bullets and the primers are the same. But the brass, both the shoulder and the rim of the case has been moved down 1/10th of an inch. Some French guy came up with the round because they were not able to own 50BMG. So the upper came out of California and they have the same rule. Because 50BMG is a military round. In Cali a civilian can not own one. I can't even find any brass at the moment. I could start with 50BMG but how do you lower the shoulder on the case? Trimming the rim is nothing. Then I get to chase down dies.

 

[Sgt Nambu]

Nice! Great sage rat rifle! Hope for a report!

 

[Sgt Nambu]

No, as you can see, there is an 80% magless lower under it. I still have to finish the trigger pocket. Plus I am having a hard time tracking down ammo. It is not 50BMG. It is 50DTC. What that means, the bullets and the primers are the same. But the brass, both the shoulder and the rim of the case has been moved down 1/10th of an inch. Some French guy came up with the round because they were not able to own 50BMG. So the upper came out of California and they have the same rule. Because 50BMG is a military round. In Cali a civilian can not own one. I can't even find any brass at the moment. I could start with 50BMG but how do you lower the shoulder on the case? Trimming the rim is nothing. Then I get to chase down dies.

Can the chamber be reamed for 50BMG?

 

[rdb241]

Hell, I never thought of that. I don't see why not. But who and where?

 

[Alexx1401]

I have been looking for a 50 cal upper for a long time. Found one!

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Looks nice. Hope you can find a way around the ammo. Had never heard of it. Quick check does not turn any up. There was some info on turning 50 BMG into what you need. Did not read to see what was involved.

 

[rdb241]

I like the idea of rechambering to 50BMG

 

[Sgt Nambu]

If it is possible to do, any competent gunsmith can do it! Line it up on the lathe and run the reamer on in. Only question will be if there is enough meat on the barrel to accommodate the removal of the necessary amount of material. If that were to be the case, I'd think that would be extremely odd! Good luck!

 

[Alexx1401]

I like the idea of rechambering to 50BMG

I do too if you can find a shop to do it.

 

[salmonriverjohn]

Can the chamber be reamed for 50BMG?

I swear that man can read my mind?!?

 

[rdb241]

Just so happens I know an armorer in the Washington Army National Guard. I'm going to talk to him.

 

[Medic!]

If you re-chamber. Will the bolt stroke be long enough for the new 5 1/2'' OAL of the 50 BMG?

 

[Certaindeaf]

I guess these guys are in Oregon. I'd of course work with a gunsmith were I you though. good luck

Elk Ridge Reamer Rentals (800) 996-0426 Rent high-quality reamers for a fraction of the cost of buying!

 

[techieguy]

ALS upper I assume?

 

[HB of CJ]

We will let you shoot it. That cannon demands a CAN. A BIG CAN. One of the biggest CANS out there. Gotta be instant death for Squeeks. Squeeks are dinky Western Sage Rats.

www.eliteiron.com

All Oregon State, US Code Laws And NFA Rules Apply.

 

[Certaindeaf]

We will let you shoot it. That cannon demands a CAN. A BIG CAN. One of the biggest CANS out there. Gotta be instant death for Squeeks. Squeeks are dinky Western Sage Rats.

www.eliteiron.com

All Oregon State, US Code Laws And NFA Rules Apply.

Can you have a can with a muzzle brake? don't know.
That thing'd probably kill you without one..

 

[CountryGent]

Shot in the dark to obtain .50 DTC ammo: maybe drop a note to Serbu? I know they sell rifles in said caliber to comply with California's bullplop .50 BMG ban.

And, agreed with @HB of CJ, a can is a good idea.

 

[ZigZagZeke]

Hell, I never thought of that. I don't see why not. But who and where?

I would contact these guys in Colville, WA:

Pistol, Shotgun, Rifle & Revolver Repair in Washington | Arden Gun

I think they are the successor to Delta Gun Shop/Clearwater Reboring in Colville, whose owner died unexpectedly in June 2015. If that's true they have the equipment and expertise to re-chamber your rifle or even make you a new barrel in .50 BMG. They do offer such services on their website.

 

[Caveman Jim]

Nice! Great sage rat rifle! Hope for a report!

The concussion would take out everything in its path, even a foot underground!!!!
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