50 BMG Question

[xxG3xx]

i know i know...its very limited to what we can have in 50 bmg like the M2 or a Pistol...ouch...i have even seen maybe an AR50 if we took the stock off...but heres my question...what about a Barrett M82 if it was taken apart ( like we can have PS90's and FS2k's and others) im assuming that the answer is no but it doesn't hurt to ask. even if we could i think i would have a problem finding a retailer willing to ship here

thanks

[mrkubota]

Nope, we can't have any *new* rifles capable of chambering/firing a .50BMG cartridge.

Barrett sold the 82a CAL version before the ban that was CA legal with a fixed swing down magazine. If they would just rechamber them in .50DTC, then they could be sold here again.

As has been mentioned before, you can still get an M2HB beltfed for about the same price.
It's not a 'rifle', so they comply to the letter of the law.

[xxG3xx]

thought so

thanks

[JHC]

As an option for owning but keeping dissembled while in CA you could get a .50 BMG upper half and an Oll AR lower. ALS makes a nice upper.

[dotchoy]

As an option for owning but keeping dissembled while in CA you could get a .50 BMG upper half and an Oll AR lower. ALS makes a nice upper.

Have a ALS in .510 DTC on order as we speak. Will be ready next March

[elsolo]

just get a .510dtc instead of a BMG.
Many fine rifles available chambered in it.
You are going to really want to be loading all your own ammo anyhow, so it doesn't matter.

[X-NewYawker]

Get a 416 barrett -- CA legal and accurate to 2500 meters still over 1000 fps out there.

[NRAhighpowershooter]

This is still legal to buy and own in CA semi-auto of course......

[Nefarious]

This is still legal to buy and own in CA semi-auto of course......

GB GB GB!!!!

Come on guys... we already did our 1919 GB

[xxG3xx]

im gonna go with the barrett 99 in .416 with the new BORS system...thanks i will keep you guys posted its gonna take some more saving

[Q]

Nope, we can't have any *new* rifles capable of chambering/firing a .50BMG cartridge.

Barrett sold the 82a CAL version before the ban that was CA legal with a fixed swing down magazine. If they would just rechamber them in .50DTC, then they could be sold here again.

As has been mentioned before, you can still get an M2HB beltfed for about the same price.
It's not a 'rifle', so they comply to the letter of the law.

If I could save up the funds.... I would love a rechamber M82 CQ. Held the standard one and it weighs a ton! The M2 is on my want list to. Just can't afford either right now.

[basing110]

hmm search button is gonna be used now haha

[aplinker]

im gonna go with the barrett 99 in .416 with the new BORS system...thanks i will keep you guys posted its gonna take some more saving

you might want to do some reading on Sniper's Hide about the 416.

As a BMG replacement it would suit your needs, but there are issues with its real world long distance capability.

If you want a 50 replacement the 510 is the much more viable option.

If you want a long range gun, the Cheytac has more load and bullet development.

[Tankhatch]

Did somebody finally get a M2 semi-bmg DROSed, here in California or heaven forbid, a "blind eye" decision from the,,, the you know whos ????

[brando]

Actually, just get a .338LM instead of a .416 or .408. It suits a wider variety of long range shooters and doesn't require the same level of commitment as the other calibers that are still niche in comparison. If you want to shoot past 1600m, then look at .408 or .510DTC, but it would behoove you to be at least a somewhat experienced handloader if you go that route.

PS. BORS is a waste of money