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  • xxG3xx
    Senior Member
    • Feb 2007
    • 1352

    50 BMG Question

    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
  • #2
    mrkubota
    Senior Member
    • Oct 2005
    • 1372

    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.
    Last edited by mrkubota; 08-30-2008, 3:22 PM.

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    • #3
      xxG3xx
      Senior Member
      • Feb 2007
      • 1352

      thought so

      thanks

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      • #4
        JHC
        Senior Member
        • Dec 2005
        • 1382

        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.

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        • #5
          dotchoy
          Member
          • Feb 2007
          • 232

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

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          • #6
            elsolo
            Veteran Member
            • Jan 2006
            • 4798

            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.

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            • #7
              X-NewYawker
              In Memoriam
              • May 2008
              • 5993

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

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              • #8
                NRAhighpowershooter
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                CGN Contributor - Lifetime
                • Jun 2003
                • 6485

                This is still legal to buy and own in CA semi-auto of course......
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                • #9
                  Nefarious
                  Senior Member
                  • Jun 2006
                  • 2083

                  Originally posted by NRAhighpowershooter
                  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
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                  • #10
                    xxG3xx
                    Senior Member
                    • Feb 2007
                    • 1352

                    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

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                    • #11
                      Q
                      Calguns Addict
                      • Aug 2006
                      • 6668

                      Originally posted by 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.

                      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.
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                      • #12
                        basing110
                        Senior Member
                        • Mar 2007
                        • 641

                        hmm search button is gonna be used now haha
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                        • #13
                          aplinker
                          I need a LIFE!!
                          • Feb 2007
                          • 16762

                          Originally posted by 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
                          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.

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                          • #14
                            Tankhatch
                            Member
                            • Feb 2007
                            • 348

                            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 ????
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                            • #15
                              brando
                              Veteran Member
                              • Feb 2006
                              • 3694

                              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
                              --Brando

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