question for .50 cal shooters

[predator86]

ok so i have wanted a .50 cal for quite some time now, i was just "window shopping" on the internet and i really dont have a clue as to which rifle is the best one, i mean the armalite AR-50 is agreeable in price but it is a single shot and i kinda wanted a bolt-action. the barrett is prohibited in canada, the EDM windrunner is very ###y but pricey, i know i get what i pay for but i was wondering if i could get some advice on what one to start saving my pennies for...





( i really want the windrunner, just wondering if there was something better out there or if it is really worth it)

 

[Dmay]

Big selection available in your country, as opposed to here. Check the FCSA website, most manufacturers advertise or link there.
AR-50 is a good affordable plinker, IMO.....and it is a bolt action.
Don't know how you'll get one across the line though....

 

[Jess]

This would be my recommendation, the British made AW50.

A little bit on the pricey side, but the best 50 BMG on the market.

 

[jjackman]

Talk to a custom builder and have one made for you. They will cost a little more for a much better rifle.

 

[hawk223]

Why is the Barrett prohibited in Canada? It is semi auto and has a long barrel.

 

[Silverback]

Why is the Barrett prohibited in Canada? It is semi auto and has a long barrel.

It was prohibited by name along with a few other really scarey looking 50 cal rifles, supposidly it had something to do with the natives in Oka having one or more Barretts during there protest years ago.

 

[hawk223]

Good to know it makes sense then just like the other gun laws... NOT!

 

[svt-40]

Barrett is prohib, but twice the muzzle energy rifles are not. Ha-ha!

 

[sunray]

"...Why is the Barrett prohibited..." Just because. There's no rhyme or reason for anything to be prohibited.

 

[Ice-Pick]

Looking for 50's

Predator, I've got a Prarie Gun Works .50 BMG , its a good looking , great shooting , long range beast that is a pleasure to shoot. (assuming you get pleasure from getting beaten up and scareing people back into their cars)

Before you buy one find someone at a range that has one and talk to them about it. They are Big, Heavy, Expensive and can be a pain to find ammo for. Yeah even in the states, I understand the us.military is buying back up surplus stuff for plinking practice and training.

You,ll be amazed to find that instead of getting 1500 rds. out of a pound of powder like for your .38 spl. you only get 22-25 rds.

I absolutly love mine and hope to travel with it across canada this summer to do some shooting.

PM me with your email addy if you want pics.

Mike
Barrie Ont.