50 cal Availability/cost

[Johnny_Canuck]

Hello all, this may be in the wrong thread but I think the high traffic and specializing nature of the precision rifle people can help answer my question, which is. I have heard various rumors about the US no longer exporting 50 BMG Brass and Primers. I'm in the final penny saving point of deciding whether or not to own a 50, most likely from ATRS. Are there any current or foreseeable issues in getting 50 BMG components? What are current costs running for Primers, Casings, Powders and Heads like? Any help in this manner would be greatly appreciated.

 

[maynard]

I think ATR sells .50 cal components however .50 are not cheap to feed. I overheard a guy at the range saying he has his loading cost down to $7 round and that's with used brass.

 

[mmattockx]

I think ATR sells .50 cal components however .50 are not cheap to feed.

That's an understatement. Ask Rick about costs, he has a lot of experience with the .50BMG round and can give you a reasonable answer based on a long history of its use.

Mark

 

[spooksar]

Hitting Gun shows I have found pulled bullets for $85/100 this did bring my plinking cost (if there is such a thing with. a 50) down to $3.00 a round.For target loads it's still 7-9 dollars depending on Lapua or A-Max bullets. ATR is a good place for component and Rick seems to be able to supply what you need.