wooly bugger 1 Posted August 19, 2013 Now that the antis have sparked off an interest in .50 BMG, I suspect we'll deliver their greatest terror and start buying them. Just as the 1994 AWB triggered an interest in just the thing they were trying to ban. I notice that single shot bolt actions are a lot cheaper than the semi-autos. Are they more accurate? Is recoil significantly worse? Any good brands other than Barrett? It's the kind of thing we may not be able to buy again in the future, so seems worthwhile to buy the best. Looks like you can get a bolt action for $3-4k, which, while not cheap, is a lot better than the $10k I was expecting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plode 0 Posted August 19, 2013 Here's an option: http://www.serbu.com/bfg50.html They also have the BFG-50A which is the semi-auto version priced at $6700. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueLineFish 615 Posted August 19, 2013 Rick at OMG has a single shot 50. That thing is a beast but its really nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhunted 887 Posted August 19, 2013 http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=360829960 Sent from John's iPad 2 via Tapatalk HD Typos courtesy Apple... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrfly3006 42 Posted August 19, 2013 Ma Deuce!... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JT Custom Guns 959 Posted August 19, 2013 I am a Serbu Dealer - call me if you want to discuss a rifle.............!!!! JT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wooly bugger 1 Posted August 19, 2013 I know I may not get an objective answer, but are Serbu's as well-built as Barretts? I'm thinking multi-generational longevity here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JT Custom Guns 959 Posted August 19, 2013 Serbu is a good quality built rifle. That being said they are more of a no frills type of shooting platform. Barrett's derive much of their heavy price tags from being a Govt. supplier. If you sell your guns to the Govt. - they are gonna double the price (at least) on the street......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melgamatic 66 Posted August 19, 2013 I owned a Serbu, and I also still own a BOHICA upper (and slightly modified lower). Lower was modified with a heavier spring and hammer, and also one of those lead weights in the stock. They are both OK, but I wouldn't buy anything but a Barrett at this point. I will probably sell my BOHICA soon. One guy blew up his BOHICA with bad reloads in CA. There were pictures all over the forums of his blown up upper with blood on it, and it pretty much killed the BOHICA company. As far as I know, there were no other problems ever. The pictures included the hammer he was using to open and close the bolt... -Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
denisl 0 Posted August 19, 2013 $2K here for SHF S50 http://safetyharborfirearms.com/index.php/products/shf-rifles/shf-s50-detail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pizza Bob 1,488 Posted August 19, 2013 Multi-caliber - multi generational... http://www.deserttacticalarms.com/guns/dta-hti-sniper-rifle-chassis.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wooly bugger 1 Posted August 19, 2013 JT, I don't mind no frills. What I want is bullet proof.Where are Serbus made? What is felt recoil of a .50 vs. a .30-06? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walt of Destiny 412 Posted August 19, 2013 Considering the likely uses, I would recommend an AR-50. Straightforward, and accurate. The recoil is not what you would expect due to what I consider the best brake in the business. I was lucky enough to scoop up an "employee" rifle at regular price. If you work there, and you want one, you can follow your rifle and help fit the action, barrel and bolt. The guy who committed to buy it was fired before he could take delivery, at least that's what Armalite told me. I bought it and its accuracy is amazing. At least at short range. (300 yds). She shoots truest with Hornady a-max factory loads. That machine gun surplus crap is just that...crap. If you intend to use "M" ammo get something other than a .50 Hopefully something for which you can afford the ammo. IMHO of course. Unless of course it's XM1022. But that's another discussion altogether. As is hand loading. The press looks like a truck tire bead breaker. But I digress. Also consider the optic and mounts. If you want range-line curb appeal it could cost you several thousand dollars, maybe more than the weapon. But you will,at the very minimum, need a top line first plane Leopold with a proper reticle, so ~2k. No matter what you hear, cheaper scopes will implode quickly under the nasty back and then forward Gs. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melgamatic 66 Posted August 19, 2013 I forgot about the AR-50. I think that's another good option. I found that much factory ammo (especially Federal) was crap. I either handload or use these great South African surplus rounds that Widener's had. I bought a ton of it, and they also had the projectiles themselves and I bought two 500 bags of them. I should sell my Federal 50BMG stuff sometime. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plode 0 Posted August 19, 2013 Where are Serbus made? Tampa Florida. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wooly bugger 1 Posted August 19, 2013 I love the reference to 300 yards as "short range" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shane45 807 Posted August 19, 2013 In the land of single shot 50's the State Arms is hard to beat. A guy I know won several championship level matches with his. In the case of the bohica, I do believe there was more to it than just bad reloads. No rifle is going to pull a ban from FCSA matches due to an individual error but this was a while ago so please verify facts instead of taking my word. If you dont mind blasting away with a single shot, thats cool. But damn it would be nice to have a mag . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melgamatic 66 Posted August 19, 2013 No rifle is going to pull a ban from FCSA matches due to an individual error but... Never happened. FCSA never said anything about BOHICA. All internet rumors. They did ban a rifle called "Vulcan" at some point. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueLineFish 615 Posted August 19, 2013 Thats it. Rick has a State Arms Rebel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walt of Destiny 412 Posted August 20, 2013 I love the reference to 300 yards as "short range" Way short. No real place around here to stretch her legs. Go west young man. But what ever you get, join FCSA immediately. Nice resource great magazine, trust me, we need the members. This bullshit in NJ spotlighted just how almost irrelevant they are. And remember, when you obtain one of these legitimate forms of "recreation" no one will stand up for your rights. Because its not them. YET. .50s were the sacrificial lambs offered for slaughter. Acceptable losses. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sell682 1 Posted August 20, 2013 The state arms which OMG custom guns has with the laminate stock is a beast. I would definitely get that if I had the money for a 50 cal target rifle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rightisright 3 Posted August 24, 2013 Where can you shoot a .50 around here?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walt of Destiny 412 Posted August 24, 2013 Where can you shoot a .50 around here?? Cherry ridge. 300 yd range. Thursdays and every other Saturday in the afternoon. Join. Not bad for close in. If you zoom in you can see the projectile in flight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leadunderpressure 52 Posted August 24, 2013 Spider Firearms makes a conversion to 50 BMG single shot from an ar15 lower. http://www.ferret50.com/ I've shit these and like them a lot for target shooting at 1000 yards distance. Plus one on joining FCSA even before you buy since there is so much information there. Also consider joining North Coast Shooters who have regular LONG range matches at military bass in the area. http://www.northcoastshooters.com/ (Every want to shoot a 50 at the tank range at FT Drum) they've done that in the past. 600 yard match at FT Dix. Any gun that goes bang makes me smile a little. Shooting the 50 makes me smile a lot. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaiser7 33 Posted August 25, 2013 .50BMG? Don't be a sissy.Go for a .950JDJhttp://www.cheaperthandirt.com/forums/posts.aspx?postID=38639 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wooly bugger 1 Posted August 25, 2013 .50BMG? Don't be a sissy. Go for a .950JDJ http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/forums/posts.aspx?postID=38639 Is it just me, or does that guy look like Joe Cryan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites