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68C15 · 01-22-2018, 09:57 PM

I took the money and threw it all plus a bunch more at this thing. This is my 3rd build from scratch but this one is a major learning experience. I still need to get more stuff to fine tune it. The main thing is a brake but they are not easy to find with 3/4-24 threads with a .501 bore. That's right, it's a 50 Boewulf. The biggest, baddest AR you can possibly have.

I took it to the range Saturday morning and everyone there smiled. One guy asked if it was a cannon. Well, sort of.

it shoves big, fat slugs at 1900 fps. I can't wait to see what it does to Bambi. A friend in western NY uses his and every deer is dead before they hit the ground.

I went through 50 rounds and my shoulder was hurting afterwards. This from a guy who likes a 7 Rem Mag. Afterwards I settled down by running 20 rounds through my Springfield 1903.

Now I need to find a less expensive way to feed their monster. At 68 cents per bullet it's not a plinking gun by any means.

I won't discuss th stickers in order to keep on the good side of Liz, but I suspect you know

**truckster** · 01-22-2018, 10:24 PM

Cool. It looks like a nice build. Do you have any machinist friends?

I'm surprised the ammo isn't more expensive. I'm paying 57 cents per round to feed my M1A, and that's buying in lots of 500.

**FleetsidePaul** · 01-23-2018, 12:52 AM

Very nice. I'd love to have one. Good job.

68C15 · 01-23-2018, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by truckster

Cool. It looks like a nice build. Do you have any machinist friends?

I'm surprised the ammo isn't more expensive. I'm paying 57 cents per round to feed my M1A, and that's buying in lots of 500.

I did the 80% lower myself, no serial number on this one.

No, I mean each bullet is 68 cents, not loaded round. I load all my own for every gun I have except the rimfires. I'm using Starline brass since their quality is far superior. Other guys have gone more than 15 loads on each piece with no problems or even a sign of issue

In The Ten Ring · 01-23-2018, 08:18 AM

.50 Beowulf has been adopted by a few police departments in order to crack engine blocks.

I would like to have a .458 SOCOM upper if I ever decided to hunt black bear with something other than my Honda Accord.

Congrats on your build. I am about to buy a .44 Magnum back from a friend I sold it to years ago to fund my (then) addiction to skydiving.

Indian113 · 01-23-2018, 10:04 AM

Todd, I'm thinking if you did happen to shoot a Bambi with That CANNON you might Not need to waste time trying to Clean it!

68C15 · 01-23-2018, 12:34 PM

I woke up at 3:31 yesterday with a scary/happy dream. Wife, son and I were visiting brother in Wisconsin and a big mean rabid bear was running right at us. My brother, his wife, and my wife were all shooting at the bear. I grabbed "Snowflake" from my car and shot the bear in the head from 30 yards. His head exploded and was gone

**truckster** · 01-23-2018, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 68C15

I woke up at 3:31 yesterday with a scary/happy dream. Wife, son and I were visiting brother in Wisconsin and a big mean rabid bear was running right at us. My brother, his wife, and my wife were all shooting at the bear. I grabbed "Snowflake" from my car and shot the bear in the head from 30 yards. His head exploded and was gone

I've had a similar dream, except the weapon was an M2 and the bear was an insurgent...

01-22-2018, 09:57 PM	#1
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Sold stepside, bought parts for other hobby I took the money and threw it all plus a bunch more at this thing. This is my 3rd build from scratch but this one is a major learning experience. I still need to get more stuff to fine tune it. The main thing is a brake but they are not easy to find with 3/4-24 threads with a .501 bore. That's right, it's a 50 Boewulf. The biggest, baddest AR you can possibly have. I took it to the range Saturday morning and everyone there smiled. One guy asked if it was a cannon. Well, sort of. it shoves big, fat slugs at 1900 fps. I can't wait to see what it does to Bambi. A friend in western NY uses his and every deer is dead before they hit the ground. I went through 50 rounds and my shoulder was hurting afterwards. This from a guy who likes a 7 Rem Mag. Afterwards I settled down by running 20 rounds through my Springfield 1903. Now I need to find a less expensive way to feed their monster. At 68 cents per bullet it's not a plinking gun by any means. I won't discuss th stickers in order to keep on the good side of Liz, but I suspect you know Attached Images __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

01-22-2018, 10:24 PM	#2
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,794	Re: Sold stepside, bought parts for other hobby Cool. It looks like a nice build. Do you have any machinist friends? I'm surprised the ammo isn't more expensive. I'm paying 57 cents per round to feed my M1A, and that's buying in lots of 500. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

01-23-2018, 12:52 AM	#3
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,411	Re: Sold stepside, bought parts for other hobby Very nice. I'd love to have one. Good job. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

01-23-2018, 08:18 AM	#5
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Sold stepside, bought parts for other hobby .50 Beowulf has been adopted by a few police departments in order to crack engine blocks. I would like to have a .458 SOCOM upper if I ever decided to hunt black bear with something other than my Honda Accord. Congrats on your build. I am about to buy a .44 Magnum back from a friend I sold it to years ago to fund my (then) addiction to skydiving.

01-23-2018, 10:04 AM	#6
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: Sold stepside, bought parts for other hobby Todd, I'm thinking if you did happen to shoot a Bambi with That CANNON you might Not need to waste time trying to Clean it!

01-23-2018, 12:34 PM	#7
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Sold stepside, bought parts for other hobby I woke up at 3:31 yesterday with a scary/happy dream. Wife, son and I were visiting brother in Wisconsin and a big mean rabid bear was running right at us. My brother, his wife, and my wife were all shooting at the bear. I grabbed "Snowflake" from my car and shot the bear in the head from 30 yards. His head exploded and was gone __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card



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