Deer Hunting with 50 BMG

WOW that is freeking unbelevable i wount to do that i never new that it would have done that much damage i thought a 50 would just pass on through leaveing a little hole.
talk to ya all later
Riley
 
I have some qustions too.

1. Can you use tracers or incediary with that fifty?
2. If yes, can you put some hicory flavour along with the magnesium?
3. Can you attach a small "casing launcher" ? you know... to have the Kielbassa sausages done and already smoked by the time to walk 500ish yards?

Thank you for sharing. Most guys don't show any pics of the "used-on-game-50cal"

If I ever thought about considering the Texas heart shot as a viable (read deadly) option... it is now.
 
B.U.M. I have a daughter and have had for 13 years, I know how you are with daughters so kept her hidden away so you won't have to worry about be transferred again or worse.
Lilja suggested using my borescope in the right nostril to see if any grey matter still exists inside my skull

Gibbs Goats here are a 10 to 12 year wait for a tag I hear, and far too much work for an old guy to hump 61 lbs of gun after.

DJ I am thinking an Amax will do just as you figured, pass through. This 1 was a JHP and I was surprised that it opened up at all. Will be trying Amaxs shortly and will report the results.

El toro I run match ammo only through this barrel,no trace , no pulled surplus, no surplus. At the cost of the barrel alone I do not want to risk any possible damage in the bore. For flavor I find dragging the carcass through the sage brush adds a nice flavor, the rest is in the sauce.
 
Just think, that bullet was just opening up as it left that deer.

Could you imagine the damage it would have done to the fourth deer in a row??????

Now thems a spicey meatballs...

Jerry

PS now time to add a 1 in front of that 500yds....
 
Man,

A cannon with the recoil of a regular shooter-bang, I want one.

How many $$$$ for one ATR?

Dumb question from a non-forces guy, is a .50 considered a sniper round?
 
alberta tactical rifle said:
B.U.M. I have a daughter and have had for 13 years, I know how you are with daughters so kept her hidden away so you won't have to worry about be transferred again or worse.
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Well, not that I blame ya...;)

Lilja suggested using my borescope in the right nostril to see if any grey matter still exists inside my skull
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But he's still looking for a 30 mil boring bit, isn't he?
 
BigUglyMan said:
Well, not that I blame ya...;)



But he's still looking for a 30 mil boring bit, isn't he?
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I sure do hope he is,

Jerry I do not know if the bullet even started to open up or not. The chances of recovering 1 are extremely low, but it would sure be interesting to see. And yes 1 has to be VERY careful not to have through and through and through and through and through kills happen. This ofcourse then leads to the eternal question of how many deer does it truly require to stop a 50 cal bullet???
 
Have you seen SSK's 14.5mm? It is a .50BMG opened up to .577 caliber. Launches a 750gr Barnes X at 3000fps.
 
insane. this thread jumped 2 pages when I was still reading th 4th!!

If you hit it in the neck you could haul one part to the taxidermist and the other part to the butcher.

What is the most affordable 50 cal available to us civies?

fed007
 
fed007 said:
insane. this thread jumped 2 pages when I was still reading th 4th!!

If you hit it in the neck you could haul one part to the taxidermist and the other part to the butcher.

What is the most affordable 50 cal available to us civies?

fed007
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I think a neck shot would make caping REAL easy , but the taxidermist would forever hate you for all the sewing involved.

Affordable and 50 in the same sentence? My base models start at $5500.00 which is also about what the Steyr rifles sell for. Before the US export ban there were some cheap crap rifles available for about the $2000.00 mark, but shooting a Heese or Vulcan Arms is pretty much like playing Russian roulette with a derringer. Most decent rifles are going to run in the plus 5k area, by the time you add mounts and optics that is about 1/2 again the cost of the rifle, then theres the ammo/loading costs.
If I took into account the ammo, the gun cost and diesel burned this deer was more costly than her weight in filet mignon would be. But there is nothing like a 50 kill to make 1 forget the costs of having fun.
I had a fellow in the shop today who came to the 50 cal shoot last July, he still has that #### eatin grin on his face and is wanting to know when the next time he can shoot a 50 will be.
 
See, I like the .50 BMG but the cost is soooooo high. And I don't mean the cost of the rifle alone, I mean the cost of reloading and shooting the thing. ATR is saying $5500 for the rifle, but the extras like ATR said are a factor too. A good scope will probably set you back close to $2000, plus mounts. Then, and correct me if I am wrong, a primer costs almost $1 for that thing! It will probably burn over 200gr of powder per shot. How much are bullets, $5 each for A-Max? Can a fellow even shoot the thing for less that $7/shot? The reloading equipment with dies will probably be close to $1,000. Nice and all, but not for a plebian like me!

But more power to those who can and do shoot these rifles!
 
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See, I like the .50 BMG but the cost is soooooo high. And I don't mean the cost of the rifle alone, I mean the cost of reloading and shooting the thing. ATR is saying $5500 for the rifle, but the extras like ATR said are a factor too. A good scope will probably set you back close to $2000, plus mounts. Then, and correct me if I am wrong, a primer costs almost $1 for that thing! It will probably burn over 200gr of powder per shot. How much are bullets, $5 each for A-Max? Can a fellow even shoot the thing for less that $7/shot? The reloading equipment with dies will probably be close to $1,000. Nice and all, but not for a plebian like me!

But more power to those who can and do shoot these rifles!
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I get asked at most shows 2 things about the 50s, why would you want 1 and what good are they?
There is NO practicality to 1, period. They are heavy, really expensive and few places allow us to shoot them, BUT they are fun to shoot and certainly have a cool factor that is really hard to match.
I have 50s and many other basically useless guns mostly out of occupational perk (or hazard), my friend has a stereo shop and you ought to hear his system, different thing, same idea though.
I sold 2 today, am still in shock, this is definiately not a normal day, or month for that matter.
Rifle with Nightforce scope, rings rail, bipod all the basics is really close to $9000.00 with gst Ammo is $10.00 per shot if you reload after you buy brass is $6.00 per shot with amaxs The RCBS ammomaster kit is $900.00, so the reality is about a 11k investment.
Then the secondary issues set in, cases for transport are custom made ( spelled expensive) they are too tall to fit into most safes , and they do not lay across the backseat of the truck as again they are too long.

BUT you will have LOTS of "buddies" who will want to shoot your rifle, and guaranteed you will turn heads where ever you go with it.
Certainly there are far more economical hunting rifles available, that don't cause hernias humping them around, but I still see the few Ferrais and Lamborghinis around and they are certainly more than just your avaerage ride.
 
Is there a wait time for .50 guns? I wouldn't think so as you sold 2 in the same day... I guess you stock some?

Im curious about this rig, though if you are not in the prairies, there would be few places you could take those loooonnnng shots (safely).
 
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Im curious about this rig, though if you are not in the prairies, there would be few places you could take those loooonnnng shots (safely).
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For me there is a reason. I am moving to Prince George and they have an 800 yard range, soon to be 1000 yards. I used to hunt lots in the mountains, but I have a disability now and I can't get around like I used to. I do know of some spots where I could set up and have a decent chance at game if I was capable of long shots. I am aiming for proficieny out to 700 within the next two years. Right now I consider a 400 yard shot long (but very doable with my level of skill) on deer sized game. To a fellow like ATR, that is just getting warmed up!;)
So, I figure a .300 Win Mag or maybe something a little more stout with a 27" barrel will get it done. One day I too might be cool and have a .50, but till that day I'll have to make do!:D
 
Steyr101 said:
Is there a wait time for .50 guns? I wouldn't think so as you sold 2 in the same day... I guess you stock some?

Im curious about this rig, though if you are not in the prairies, there would be few places you could take those loooonnnng shots (safely).
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Definitely a wait time!! about 6 months actually as I make each gun individually and by hand, so it takes some time. Not to mention at the sheer cost of them ,to stock some would require DEEP pockets that I lack.

Even on the prairie there are not alot of places to shoot these, I am EXTREMELY careful to be sure I have an adequate backstop, mostly for fear of having a bullet go places unwanted and creating an issue for some do gooder to make another ban hang on.
I am lucky I have my own personal 2 mile long range with a high cliff for a backstop on family owned land, the clubs near Calgary will not allow 50s, mostly for political reasons not rational 1s. There is absolutely no reason that the APRA range west of Calgary could not let us shoot 50s, even the CFC would like to have us shooting in a controlled and safe environment, rather than out in the bush somewhere.
Several of the clubs up north are expanding their ranges and a few have asked for more info on 50s so hopefully we will see more clubs that will welcome them.
 
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