.50 cal upper

I'd love one of these things, but question is, where the heck can you even use one of these? I don't know any ranges out around where I live that allow .50 but then I may be missing one. Because I'd love to grab one, simply because apparently I love to roll my money up and fire it out the barrel of my guns.
 
Crown land with a proper back stop... When the whole NR lower pans out :)

Two ranges I can think of in MB that allow .50
 
Pardon my ignorance, I've never owned, built, or known anyone that has built or owned an AR-15. What additional components would be required to get a functional, non-restricted shootable rifle out of these two parts? You buy the upper from CanadaAmmo, the non-restricted lower from Alberta Tactical (Or CanadaAmmo in the future, maybe). Then I assume you're left needing a stock, and a pistol grip (These will be compatible with any AR-15 lower, I assume?). Is there anything else (sights or optics/mounts excluded) that I'm missing?

Thanks
 
Gotrek said:
Crown land with a proper back stop... When the whole NR lower pans out :)

Two ranges I can think of in MB that allow .50
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The basic DA50 using an AR-15 lower is, unfortunately, restricted as an AR variant, so no crown land shooting with this configuration. Fortunately, Alberta Tactical offers a lower and an upper modification that results in a non-restricted configuration. Once modified, the upper can no longer be mounted on an AR-15 receiver.
 
Scotty454 said:
Pardon my ignorance, I've never owned, built, or known anyone that has built or owned an AR-15. What additional components would be required to get a functional, non-restricted shootable rifle out of these two parts? You buy the upper from CanadaAmmo, the non-restricted lower from Alberta Tactical (Or CanadaAmmo in the future, maybe). Then I assume you're left needing a stock, and a pistol grip (These will be compatible with any AR-15 lower, I assume?). Is there anything else (sights or optics/mounts excluded) that I'm missing?

Thanks
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For the AR-15 configuration, you need a standard AR lower with full parts kit installed. You then replace the hammer and hammer spring with one supplied with the DA50 upper to ignite those hard .50 primers. I strongly recommend a fixed stock, as I wouldn't want t collapsible to choose to fold back up under recoil! I have a Magpul PRS on mine and it's awesome. You also need a bipod (the upper weighs 25 lbs!) - I use an LRA that mounts to the lower rail. I use an Ergo palm shelf grip on my lower - good fit and grip in recoil. Add an optic of your choice (I use a Vortex - something with a lifetime warranty) and you're good to go - as a restricted that is.

Alberta Tactical Rifle offers the non-restricted lower and you ship your upper back for installation of a welded-on block that prevents the mating of the modified upper with a standard AR-15 receiver. The result is a non-restricted configuration.
 
FirearmsEnthusiast said:
For the AR-15 configuration, you need a standard AR lower with full parts kit installed. You then replace the hammer and hammer spring with one supplied with the DA50 upper to ignite those hard .50 primers. I strongly recommend a fixed stock, as I wouldn't want t collapsible to choose to fold back up under recoil! I have a Magpul PRS on mine and it's awesome. You also need a bipod (the upper weighs 25 lbs!) - I use an LRA that mounts to the lower rail. I use an Ergo palm shelf grip on my lower - good fit and grip in recoil. Add an optic of your choice (I use a Vortex - something with a lifetime warranty) and you're good to go - as a restricted that is.

Alberta Tactical Rifle offers the non-restricted lower and you ship your upper back for installation of a welded-on block that prevents the mating of the modified upper with a standard AR-15 receiver. The result is a non-restricted configuration.
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Here's a shot of my Gen1 DA50 Upper at the range last summer...I added a LimbSaver pad to the end of the PRS stock after the stock left an impression on my 15 year old son's shoulder (his Mother would be very upset if she knew).

Seriously big, fun gun!

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Here's a shot of my Gen1 DA50 Upper at the range last summer...I added a LimbSaver pad to the end of the PRS stock after the stock left an impression on my 15 year old son's shoulder (his Mother would be very upset if she knew).

Seriously big, fun gun!

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Is that an Atlas Bipod? Wonder what bipod would work well for these big guys. Also the slip on limbsaver, medium or large size? Thanks!
 
shaddp said:
Is that an Atlas Bipod? Wonder what bipod would work well for these big guys. Also the slip on limbsaver, medium or large size? Thanks!
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That's an LRA bipod. I have also used an Altas and both are fine. I would keep the leg length short in any case.

Can't recall for sure, but I think the Limbsaver was a medium. It's a slip-on version, though I believe they also make one that is designed to replace the butt plate of the PRS specifically.
 
wd113 said:
Cant wait for Canadaammo to offer a lower to turn mine into a NR.... I know ATRS has theirs, but Im a 'budget' .50 owner...lol
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It may be a while, as I believe the design has to obtain its own FRT from RCMP. And just like ATRS, they are designing a product for a very small market, and need to make a reasonable profit (and it's in our best interest that they do if we want more innovative products tailored to the small Canadian market).

As for $$$ - "budget" and ".50 BMG" rarely appear in the same sentence!
 
FirearmsEnthusiast said:
That's an LRA bipod. I have also used an Altas and both are fine. I would keep the leg length short in any case.

Can't recall for sure, but I think the Limbsaver was a medium. It's a slip-on version, though I believe they also make one that is designed to replace the butt plate of the PRS specifically.
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That is not any LRA bipod I know of. It looks like an atlas bipod, the legs and round locking leg controls.
 
bsand said:
That is not any LRA bipod I know of. It looks like an atlas bipod, the legs and round locking leg controls.
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Sorry - you're absolutely right - I had switched to an Atlas before this photo was taken.

In any case - a sturdy bipod is a must! One of the changes CanadaAmmo talks about in the Gen2 design is a longer foreend for better balance at the front rail - will see when I get mine likely next week.
 
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Sorry - you're absolutely right - I had switched to an Atlas before this photo was taken.

In any case - a sturdy bipod is a must! One of the changes CanadaAmmo talks about in the Gen2 design is a longer foreend for better balance at the front rail - will see when I get mine likely next week.
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Right on, I'm looking into getting an Atlas, they seem proven.
 
timach said:
excuse my ignorance, but what kind of lower can you use on this type of gun?
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Any standard AR-15 lower - modified to remove the bolt stop, replace hammer and spring with replacement parts included with the upper. Still restricted unless you use an ATRS lower and their modification to the upper to make it unable to mate with an AR lower.
 
FirearmsEnthusiast said:
Any standard AR-15 lower - modified to remove the bolt stop, replace hammer and spring with replacement parts included with the upper. Still restricted unless you use an ATRS lower and their modification to the upper to make it unable to mate with an AR lower.
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Thanks! I re-read the description on Canada Ammo and didn't catch that the first time.. Thanks!
 
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