Barrett vs Armalite for 50 BMG

[zipp]

I believe the DTC will be on the horizon. It would certainly make them more money. That sounds like a great idea with the barrel. I myself like the looks of the AR . I don't know but beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Perhaps im a bit ugly as well. Lol.

In the immortal words of Col. Townsend Whelen: "Only actuate rifles are interesting."

 

[50 Shooter]

It might look like a Warthog but it sure can shoot! Probably as tuff as a Warthog also.

I don't think Armalite or Barrett have any plans on building a rifle chambered in 50 DTC. About the only way they would is if there was an outright ban on 50 BMG rifles. Only way to get one here is to buy it, Have it sent to an out of state gunsmith, rebarrel it in 50 DTC and then have it sent here.

 

[zipp]

Oh, just in passing, I find the EDM Windrunner to be an odd looking ugly duckling, just in regards to looks. Does this suprise anyone? The price is even uglier.

 

[Magnuumpwr]

Franco, is there a specific reason you are not considering the Bushmaster BA50? I do not have any experience with either you mentioned but do own a BA. Wanted something clip fed. Also own a State Arms but hate having to remove the bolt to load!

 

[50 Shooter]

Actually I like the Windrunner, having shot a few of them I think they're one of the best .50's on the market. The price is due to the EDM machining (hence the name) that they use to build them. About the only off the shelf rifle better would be a TAC-50.

The other part of the price is the break down feature of the rifle and the fact that it will return to zero everytime. Plus you can buy a .408 CT and .338 LM conversion kit and have 3 rifles in one. If I had the money I would buy one without thinking about it.

 

[Njal Thorgeirsson]

Also check out statearms.com

If you aren't absolutely determined to get a tactical .50, I'd say the State Arms is a great choice. They are nice-looking rifles, and I'm sure they'll shot just as well as (if not better than) an Armalite or Barret. They look nice, have laminate stocks, and they're probably about the same price as the Armalite. There are numerous custom options too.

 

[zipp]

The Tac-50 is a great thing. But I dare say that there are some AR50's that can keep up in accuracy, with the right tuning, reloading, and the right shooter.

 

[zipp]

I have heard a number of good things about state arms, but don't know much about them. Is it true that many of them are shellholder action?

 

[zipp]

50 Shooter, you are a competitor?

 

[zipp]

By the way, I think that there is a good number of people out there in the shooting community that are unaware of the accuracy potential of the 50 BMG. The 50 can often be cost prohibitive for many, but if more people really understood the inherent accuracy of this cartridge there would probably be even more people interested. there are a number of cartridges out there that seem to have high levels of inherent accuracy, but many will write off this round as simply an anti-material round. Some of the best 1000 yard groups I have ever seen have been accomplished with the 50.

 

[50 Shooter]

Zipp,
I wouldn't say I'm a competitor, I have shot in some local matches with the .50 but that's about it.

All State Arms .50's are shell holders and are very accurate rifles, they will give an AR-50 a run for its money any day. Larry knows how to build'em right, he was shown how by a great guy before he passed away.

The desert is calling and a 2000 yard target is waiting to be beat on, can't wait for the coming desert shoot!

 

[zipp]

Good luck 50 Shooter. You are in fact contributing a great deal to the sport. The more people who know more about the sport of 50 BMG shooting, the better off we all are.

 

[Grizzdude]

+1 on the Serbu's!! I have a BFG-50A and this this is about 23lbs unloaded, and rocks BIG TIME! I think there single shots are way lighter and less than $3K.

 

[zipp]

Franco,

Please visit the Fifty Caliber Shooters Association website at www.fcsa.org.
Try the Visitors Forum.
Review all the pages and links.

There will be a FCSA Match Shoot at Quantico Labor Day weekend.
FCSA members are trying to get into Williamsport rifle range and recently had a sample shoot there.

By becoming a member, you will also have access to the VHP - Very High Power magazine, and more importantly, the FCSA Member Forum.

I will be unavailable for the next 2 weeks as I am attending the Alliance Nebraska 1000 yard FCSA Match over Labor Day and then onto Wyoming to look for prairrie dogs.

As an ArmaLite AR-50 owner, I am biased to it because I have shot a 5-shot group at 1000 yards under 5 inches center-to-center. I also own a State Arms Shorty rifle and am working up loads for it .

Rumor is Barret's aren't made just for accuracy - and I haven't seen one shoot very well either. You pay for the NAME.

PM me if you need more info - I will be leaving Wednesday evening to help setup the Alliance Match as I have Assistant Match Director duties.

Check out the State Arms series of rifles - you might like that better. I am building a custom with a State Arms action, Feddersen Chrome-moly barrel, Armalite AR-50 muzzle brake, Manners Carbon Fiber stock, and Leupold 8.5X25X50 Mark IV scope.

NightForce scopes are good too - but I'm a Leupold man.

"Barrett isn't just made for accuracy. "
That is a very polite way to say it. Im not downing the Barrett, but in all honesty the AR50A1 will shoot circles around the Barrett all day long. Say what you want about fit & finish. With all things being equal, the AR50A1 is capable of tournament level accuracy. Call me crazy, but I like the looks of the AR.

 

[Fleetman]

I own the LAR and I am completely satisfied with it plus it fits easily in my safe. I really don't think shooting .50's are that expensive given that the average person isn't going to blast 50 rounds a day. My .458 Lott is much more expensive to shoot and not nearly as fun!

 

[Trent]

Holy zombie thread resurrection...

I own a Barrett M95, bullpup, bolt action. When you shoot it, it feels like you're running through a field of flowers and butterflies without a care in the world, as fast as you can go, and suddenly get punched in the face by a very cruel, invisible man.

"Taste the blood after each shot!" should be a reasonable depiction, due to the ruptured capillaries in your mouth and nose.

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[Art Eatman]

Recall that Franco has already bought his Barrett...