.50 Cal Bug

[cwa14509]

I've got it!

What I don't have is a huge bank account (student!). This has led me to the bohica far-50 (in .510 DTC). I understand there are better choices out there, but for an entry level rifle on a budget, this suites me quite well.

What I'm really interested in is the lower. Any AR-15 lower should work (Per their site), but is there a better way to complete this build? The only thing I had in mind was a nice two stage trigger.

Thanks for any help!

[apbrian112]

if you get the RRA 2 stage trigger, you'll have to mod it. (instructions on arfcom). i ordered mine a couple weeks back for the same reasons that you listed.
my plans:
-far50 24" 510dtc
-dsarms lower
-PRS or Vltor stock
-ergo tactical grip w/ palm shelf or dpms tactical grip
-RRA 2 stage trigger
-SS 16x in a Armalite one piece mount.

[apbrian112]

oh, and the rifle is just the beginning... you have to remember that 50dtc costs roughly $250 for 100 rounds.

[mltrading]

1) Get a DPMS single shot lower. You won't bother with magazine stuff.

2) Check with Dave at Spider Arms, the home of Ferret 50. They sell heavy duty spring kits for AR lower conversion. They also sell match hammers and triggers.

http://www.ferret50.com/ordering.html

Since I had the complete F-50 prior to the ban, I don't need to upgrade the trigger/hammer/springs.

Happy 50-ing!!!

[cwa14509]

The ammo prices are definitely scary, but I guess that's part of the game!

[redcliff]

I"m considerring orderring one in .50bmg eventually. Hurray for having a registerred AW! Do they charge your credit card when they ship? Or do they do it upfront?

http://fiftycal.org/newletters/070822/

[ke6guj]

I"m considerring orderring one in .50bmg eventually. Hurray for having a registerred AW! Do they charge your credit card when they ship? Or do they do it upfront?

http://fiftycal.org/newletters/070822/

If you are talking about Bohica, you can get on the waiting list for free. When you name comes up towards the top of the list, they will call to confirm you still want it, and to arrange payment. Then, you just wait for them to finish up yours and ship it (may take couple weekss or so after payment).

[redcliff]

If you are talking about Bohica, you can get on the waiting list for free. When you name comes up towards the top of the list, they will call to confirm you still want it, and to arrange payment. Then, you just wait for them to finish up yours and ship it (may take couple weekss or so after payment).

Yes I was referring to Bohica, sorry I wasn't clear. Thank you for the info!

[draconianruler]

The Bohica upper has a hole in the bottom of the bolt body that will vent gas down the magwell in the event of a ruptured primer. If you get a single shot lower, you should drill a hole through the lower so you still have the gas escape route.

[Blue]

The Bohica upper has a hole in the bottom of the bolt body that will vent gas down the magwell in the event of a ruptured primer. If you get a single shot lower, you should drill a hole through the lower so you still have the gas escape route.

+1

Hows the chrome holding up on your bolt head? I've had two issues with my upper so far. My extractor spring isn't adjusted right and the chrome looks to be flaking off of my bolt.

[savageevo]

If you want to get a bohica right away, contact Grammatron here. He is a moderator here and I believe a distributor for bohica. I believe he has one left and its th 30" fluted barrel. This upper is the latest gen. with the updated bolt. NO waiting time for this one whoever grabs it.

[50 Shooter]

If you want to check out some .50's, come out to Angeles Range on the 20th. Not sure if there will be any Bohica's there but there will be some .50 BMG and DTC guns there.

[Twinspool]

Why not just get a .308 or '06 bolt gun and practice at long ranges before it's costing you $2+ per round?

I love motorcycles, but you don't start on the Hayabusa, right?

[cwa14509]

Why not just get a .308 or '06 bolt gun and practice at long ranges before it's costing you $2+ per round?

I love motorcycles, but you don't start on the Hayabusa, right?

You're right! I followed the same advice from my friend, putting alot of rounds down his .270 and .308 (after a few years with a 22 and a .223). I was on track to put together a .308 of my own, until I learned about the .510 dtc being available.

The sensible thing to do would be to hone my skills further with a rifle that uses cheaper ammo. I have to be sensible at school and work
When I'm out shooting I just want to have (responsible) fun, and when the ammo prices start to hurt, I'll just shoot a different rifle.