Canadian Made .50cal mags
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Do you have access to the internet in the bush? Cos I usually don't. I prefer specifics be on the mag as that's the only way these can be legal.
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What's not to understand? It fits .50 Beowulf and .458 SOCOM, holding 5 of either/or, no more. Whatever else they happen to fit doesn't matter legally.
yeah, nb to vancouver isnt cheap I just saw that too.
Neat. I will of course reserve judgement until these roll off the assembly line and into consumers rifles.
I assume that someone from this company is watching this thread, so one thing I have to point out is that by my observation there are at least three retailers watching the Beo mag developments and with purchase orders in hand. If this company wants to get onto retailers shelves they need to apply the price accordingly.
By this I mean that NEA, NR magazine, at least two enterprising individuals with Chinese mags, and eventually Armtac are going to bring product to market. It's hard to predict wholesale and retail prices but some have hinted being retail sub $40, even sub $30. The higest priced mag being Armtac will bring it in at $50 once the US starts to clear the backlog (yes, it will eventually happen). I understand that these are Canadian made which cost more to manufacture, and honestly my wallet for individual retail purchases likes that, I like made in Canada product. However if a retailer were to put down a initial purchase order for 1000 mags or more it would likely be done so with an eye to the future. At $55 per mag manufacturers applied price it would get out competed at price point by every other alternative on the market (I'm talking retailers, not the EE). This would make it so that any retailer with stock on hand would have to drop the prices to meet market value in order to move the product and likely take a loss doing so. Not many retailers are going to like the thought of that and those that did commit could very well be a one time purchase.
In order to stay competitive I'd highly suggest pricing in the sub $30 to high end price of $35 per mag, and of course if the company can wholesale to retailers at less. It is a Canadian made mag, so I can see consumers supporting it at $35 each when there are other alternatives (assuming it's a reliable product). This would future proof the business well enough against the 5 known competitors (3 for sure) soon to be on the market. Initial sales will happen at $55, but once the competition comes to market this could very well be a flash in the pan. As said I like the thoughts of a Canadian manufacturer, so I hope this helps.
I assume that someone from this company is watching this thread, so one thing I have to point out is that by my observation there are at least three retailers watching the Beo mag developments and with purchase orders in hand. If this company wants to get onto retailers shelves they need to apply the price accordingly.
By this I mean that NEA, NR magazine, at least two enterprising individuals with Chinese mags, and eventually Armtac are going to bring product to market. It's hard to predict wholesale and retail prices but some have hinted being retail sub $40, even sub $30. The higest priced mag being Armtac will bring it in at $50 once the US starts to clear the backlog (yes, it will eventually happen). I understand that these are Canadian made which cost more to manufacture, and honestly my wallet for individual retail purchases likes that, I like made in Canada product. However if a retailer were to put down a initial purchase order for 1000 mags or more it would likely be done so with an eye to the future. At $55 per mag manufacturers applied price it would get out competed at price point by every other alternative on the market (I'm talking retailers, not the EE). This would make it so that any retailer with stock on hand would have to drop the prices to meet market value in order to move the product and likely take a loss doing so. Not many retailers are going to like the thought of that and those that did commit could very well be a one time purchase.
In order to stay competitive I'd highly suggest pricing in the sub $30 to high end price of $35 per mag, and of course if the company can wholesale to retailers at less. It is a Canadian made mag, so I can see consumers supporting it at $35 each when there are other alternatives (assuming it's a reliable product). This would future proof the business well enough against the 5 known competitors (3 for sure) soon to be on the market. Initial sales will happen at $55, but once the competition comes to market this could very well be a flash in the pan. As said I like the thoughts of a Canadian manufacturer, so I hope this helps.
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Its already been proven when the RCMP stated clarification on magazine limits. You know that. You also know you can't just pin a 30 rder at 10 rds and sell it as a pistol mag and if its not marked as a pistol mag then its not a pistol mag.
When it says 50 caliber its a little vague. Grey area is dangerous grounds. We've all seen what happens when LEOs misunderstand the laws as well as the specifics of certain items. They have all the power in those situations so if they can misinterpret what the mags are actually designed for its the owner of the mag that will pay for it. Simple as that. If it says .50 Beowulf then its clear.
When it says 50 caliber its a little vague. Grey area is dangerous grounds. We've all seen what happens when LEOs misunderstand the laws as well as the specifics of certain items. They have all the power in those situations so if they can misinterpret what the mags are actually designed for its the owner of the mag that will pay for it. Simple as that. If it says .50 Beowulf then its clear.
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ugly or not it needs to clearly be labeled as .50 Beowulf.
I aint risking my liscence, firearms, freedom etc until it does.
But once it does, I WILL buy some. even 16 rounds sucks, but its better.
I aint risking my liscence, firearms, freedom etc until it does.
But once it does, I WILL buy some. even 16 rounds sucks, but its better.
My thoughts exactly. I have way too much time, effort and money tied up in this hobby to risk losing it all for 5 or 6 extra rds in the mag. If they said .50 beo I'd have one on order by now. Hopefully it all works out tho, I'm certainly not opposed to a Canadian product but it needs to be a safe bet to put my money on it.
How many of your AR mags are actually marked for 5.56? My LARs are but my regular steel/aluminum ones are not. The law merely calls for the magazine to be limited to a capacity according to the manufacturer's intended use, not that it be clearly marked as such.
The mags are unique in appearance. No need to worry about having .50 beowulf written on your baseplates with these guys..
The mags are unique in appearance. No need to worry about having .50 beowulf written on your baseplates with these guys..
2 points for Unregistered_, again.
I just don't know why ppl can't wrap their heads around it. More for us, less for them.
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