Just got word from Mike at Anzioironworks that they have finished the initial assembly of my .50cal SS rifle. They are waiting to get a window from Walt Birdsong(Black-T finish). He said when it's altogeather he will email me some pictures. If I can figure out how to do it, I'll post them here. OOORAH!!!
My fifty is coming - soon
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Tropical Z
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Your'e a danger to society! I hope Senator Feinstein knows where you live!
Target Shooter
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You'll love the big 50!
I've had my ArmaLite AR-50 since October of 2000. I only have a few hundred rounds through it but with reloaded ammo accuracy is in the sub-moa at 550 yards.
TS
I've had my ArmaLite AR-50 since October of 2000. I only have a few hundred rounds through it but with reloaded ammo accuracy is in the sub-moa at 550 yards.
TS
Edward429451
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Hey Target Shooter, you reload for your 50 on a Rockchucker by chance? Hows it holding up? Any problems at all?
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TropicalZ/Kaylee - When yoiu work for the government you know here Everybody is... and they know where you are, too.
HankL - Walt is a real hoot to talk to. The last time I talked to him was about three or four months ago. We talked about F-16 undercarriage and other things. He has done two pistols for me and the finish is everything I could want. I'm going to get it done to everything I plan to keep as soon as I can afford to do it, one at a time.
Target Shooter - I'm looking to invest in a reloader. Any suggestions greatfully appreciated.
TropicalZ/Kaylee - When yoiu work for the government you know here Everybody is... and they know where you are, too.
HankL - Walt is a real hoot to talk to. The last time I talked to him was about three or four months ago. We talked about F-16 undercarriage and other things. He has done two pistols for me and the finish is everything I could want. I'm going to get it done to everything I plan to keep as soon as I can afford to do it, one at a time.
Target Shooter - I'm looking to invest in a reloader. Any suggestions greatfully appreciated.
Target Shooter
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I'm not sure if the Rockchucker press is big enough. I've read stories from web pages that someone has used the Rockchucker but I've also heard the threading was different? Not sure never tried it but I do have a Rockchucker.
I bought the RCBS AmmoMaster Reloading kit for the .50 BMG.
It has everything you need to get started and is a BIG sturdy press specifically designed for the 50.
There are a few places that carry the RCBS and Hornady press so as long as you get the price you're comfortable with you did good.
I bought mine from Natchez Shooter Supplies back in February when they were offering 50 BMG shooters a special price if you hung out at the biggerhammer board.
Price was $325.00 for the kit.
Kit includes: Press, F.L sizing die, Seating die, trim die, and primer seater, I think it even comes with some lube.
Either way it's a good entry-level kit that loads accurate ammunition.
I purchased a Hornady Neck Sizing die to get better accuracy.
My best groups to date are 3 consecutive 5 shot groups at 550 yards measuring. 5 1/2", 5 1/8" and 4 7/8".
It's a fun hobby / sport and the people that shoot the 50's are more than willing to share information and help out.
We have a monthly shoot / match where I live and usually 7 to 9 shooters show up each month. You get to see different 50's and shoot everybody else’s rifle. Always a good time.
TS
I bought the RCBS AmmoMaster Reloading kit for the .50 BMG.
It has everything you need to get started and is a BIG sturdy press specifically designed for the 50.
There are a few places that carry the RCBS and Hornady press so as long as you get the price you're comfortable with you did good.
I bought mine from Natchez Shooter Supplies back in February when they were offering 50 BMG shooters a special price if you hung out at the biggerhammer board.
Price was $325.00 for the kit.
Kit includes: Press, F.L sizing die, Seating die, trim die, and primer seater, I think it even comes with some lube.
Either way it's a good entry-level kit that loads accurate ammunition.
I purchased a Hornady Neck Sizing die to get better accuracy.
My best groups to date are 3 consecutive 5 shot groups at 550 yards measuring. 5 1/2", 5 1/8" and 4 7/8".
It's a fun hobby / sport and the people that shoot the 50's are more than willing to share information and help out.
We have a monthly shoot / match where I live and usually 7 to 9 shooters show up each month. You get to see different 50's and shoot everybody else’s rifle. Always a good time.
TS
Reloading for the .50
TargetShooter - Thanks for the input. I have been looking at the kit from Weiner's(sp) for a little while now. It's was $325 last time I checked my catalog and included the press and dies. I'll check to be certain which press it is, and also check out Natchez at the same time. Best source for primers? I ordered some from "Dan" in Indiana for $14.00/ 100. Sorry for the sometimes delay in replys. I travel all over the Middle-East and sometimes have trouble accessing a computer.
TargetShooter - Thanks for the input. I have been looking at the kit from Weiner's(sp) for a little while now. It's was $325 last time I checked my catalog and included the press and dies. I'll check to be certain which press it is, and also check out Natchez at the same time. Best source for primers? I ordered some from "Dan" in Indiana for $14.00/ 100. Sorry for the sometimes delay in replys. I travel all over the Middle-East and sometimes have trouble accessing a computer.
Target Shooter
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$325.00 is a good price for the RCBS AmmoMaster Reloading Kit, along with $14.00 per 100 on the primers. (CCI-35) If you can avoid shipping and hazmat on the primers that $14.00 price tag would be a great price!
We normally go in as a club and purchase a large quantity to get the price down. I recently purchased 1,800 Hornady A-MAX bullets on a group purchase for us 50 shooters at our club.
It's fun but expensive also.
TS
We normally go in as a club and purchase a large quantity to get the price down. I recently purchased 1,800 Hornady A-MAX bullets on a group purchase for us 50 shooters at our club.
It's fun but expensive also.
TS