BCL 102 in 45 Raptor

[Pax+Caritas]

I have been asking BCL for info on getting a .338 Federal barrel, they have not responded at all

The easiest way to a heavier calibre in this case, would be to take the barrel of a BCL102 to a gunsmith and have them drill it out and cut new rifling to take .338 Federal, or even .358 Winchester. I am not sure what that would do to the buffer system though. Might need heavier springs, or an adjustable gas block.

[GlassLightning]

I'd love to see the BCL 102 come out in .45 Raptor, I actually sent NEA an email months ago suggesting this. Since I expect many people will be using the 102 as their new hunting rifle, .45 Raptor would be a fantastic hunting caliber.

[Travis Bickle]

while were at it ....how about BCL come out with a 102 converted to a phased plasma rifle in the 40 watt range?.....

Boy, you really know your guns!

[Turkinator]

I would want one in 50BMG.

Also 20mm Vulcan

[shores]

while were at it ....how about BCL come out with a 102 converted to a phased plasma rifle in the 40 watt range?.....

too much recoil
38 watts is much more manageable

[s3xspert11]

45 raptor looks sooo cool....but I would settle for 458 socom as well =D

[AMET]

you could always build one.... buy a BLC and get your local gunsmith to make a barrel for you. then just need the bolt. good luck!

[hafetysazard]

Would make a great brush cartridge!

[masterduckmaster]

I would lovvvee a big thumper round but 45raptor is simply way too new and obscure.

[tootall]

.45 Raptor is an ITAR controlled calibre, and components, reamers, and barrels are prohibited from export from the USA.

I agree it would be very cool. You can use commonly available 460 S&W dies. You can make brass by just cutting off 30-06. Very cheap and easy to reload.

Then you have 65,000 PSI behind a 240gr .45 slug at 2650 FPS, with close to 300 win mag muzzle energy, out of a semi auto.

It's not an ITAR "regulated" product. It is prohibited from export by ITAR, because it is considered defense technology.

It is impossible to export legally. Just like US made suppressors. No amount of money can get those across the border. Ask any LEO supplier why they need to get their suppressors from Europe.

I didnt know much about this round so I did a search. http://www.45raptor.com/45RAPTOR/
You are correct about using regular 460 S&W dies, along with a .308/.30-06 type shellholder.
But if .45 cal barrel blanks and .460 S&W reamers can be exported, how can the new round be so tightly controlled?