Any interest in a 20mm rifle?

Haakman said:
Would this be a limited production run or a build as requested kind of thing? This would be a definite yes for me but probably not until this winter
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I think it would be a very limited production. I would be surprised if 10 were made.
It won't be a quick thing either, probably 18 months, maybe more so if you are truly interested stay tuned. I am working on sourcing materials and costs so as to have a more concrete price worked out. Once I have all the info, then folks can really make a decision.
Frankly I am surprised as to how many folks are interested.
 
I am on board, if and when....I would like number 1 of 10 please, and a chance to name it would be nice. Always interested in supporting hard working, forward thinking individuals and businesses.
Cheers
 
Ammo , projectiles and cases shouldnt be to much of a problem ,I see them offten ( 20 mm ) theres a couple members that can source them for ya. The thing / problem would be the primers they are electrically ignited ' and would have to be converted to bmg primers. Sounds like a very do able project . Two thumbs up !:rockOn:
 
Hey Rick - just a Q and a thought.

Why not a caliber that is good to some insane range. If guys (you included) are gonna spend 10K on the gun, 2K on reloading gear, and then 50$ per shot, why not on something that could set world records, etc???

Again, I'm a big big dreamer (and at times, spender) too, but this would be infinitely more justifiable if it was both functional and very cool.

If you ask what I would suggest - I have no f-ing clue..... I'm just throwing it out there.

-J.
 
20 X 138B Ballistic performance

Bullet weight/type Velocity Energy
4.1 ounces (120 g) 2,950 feet per second (900 m/s) 34,655 ft·lbf (46,986 J)
 
buzzmagoo said:
Ammo , projectiles and cases shouldnt be to much of a problem ,I see them offten ( 20 mm ) theres a couple members that can source them for ya. The thing / problem would be the primers they are electrically ignited ' and would have to be converted to bmg primers. Sounds like a very do able project . Two thumbs up !:rockOn:
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Ammo and factory projectiles are virtually extinct for the 20X138B. Hence my early mention of this being a reloader special only.
the reasons for the caliber choice is that I already have a 20mm anti tank rifle, dies, chamber reamer and all the good stuff required to do the project.
To change to 20mm Vulcan would then require a reamer, gages, dies and then sourcing casings. Which is not that hard to do, but would then require a number of rifles being commissioned to spread the added costs.
 
pisces-guy said:
So even with a Nightforce scope and bipod, the round itself is ballistically limited to 500 yards? It has a trajectory like a .45-70?
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I don't think anyone has tried to see what 20mm will do from an extreme long range accuracy point of view. Most of the 20s seem to have about an 800 yard effective range on APCs and the like. The sights on my Lahti are very rudimentary at best and the optic on the Solothurn certainly was not designed for precision shooting.
My plan is to build these as precision rifles so picatinny rails so that decent optics can be employed. Who know it may become a F class sensation? Laugh2
 
wolf300H&H said:
What the f is with that scope on the 50 in your OP rick ??? Doubles as an astronomy device or what ? MOMC ? Minutes of moon crater increments
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U.S. Optics SN9 12x42x58 Great optical clarity over 200 MOA of elevation, but far to fragile for most purposes, and FFP which in my opinion is a downer.
I thought it would be the ideal real long range optic for my 50, but was mistaken.
 
Bile said:
Why would FFP be a downer? You don't like to have accurate reticle sub-tensions on all magnifications?
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As in all FFP scopes, the reticle increases in size optically, which then completely blocks small targets at longer distances. If the reticle obscures your target, how can you hit it? I don't use the sub-tentions as like most LR precision shooter I dial up.
I have a 3500 yard capable LRF so range estimation I could care less about as it is waaaay more accurate than using a reticle for ranging. Not to mention faster but again for real LR shooting speed is not part of the equation. At the distances I prefer to shoot at you would need VERY LARGE targets to still see any of the target that is not blocked by the reticle.
Next time you are out shooting try to see a pop can bottom at 1000 yards and you will instantly see why I don't use a FFP scope.
 
Is the Vulcan a more useful caliber in terms of 2500yds+????

If so, I'd vote that is a better move, even if it's another 1000$ per rifle.....but this is coming from a guy who's already said "i'm out"!!!
 
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