Freedommunitions.com .50 BMG Initial Review

[Younggun]

Order arrived today, puts arrival time at just under 2 weeks. First thoughts are that it looks pretty clean, and I'm a big fan of the plastic boxes over the cardboard. I put 10 647gr FMJ rounds in the caliper and have to say that this is not $2/rnd match ammo. Max difference in COAL was 11/1000". That is from one coming in at 5.430 to 1 at 5.420. Most came in between .421 and .425. Some of it could also be on me cause I was havin alittle trouble keeping the rounds lined up good in the caliper which was about maxed out. Plan to shoot some by saterday and see how they do

 

[Younggun]

Ok, I couldn't wait. Went out to shoot a few rounds and see if they would solve my stuck case problem, and theyy did. As far as the ammunition itself. Chambered 4 rnds, fired 3. The first didn't go boom. Thinking it was more the rifle than the ammo. The primer had an indention but seing as I am running an upper it still probably doesn't strike quite as hard. I did try the rnd twice though. The next three fired first time no problem. Horizontal spread was .7 inches, vertical was 3.2. Mostly meaningless I guess due to being only 3 rnds fired. I blame the vertical spread on an $80 scope that just can't take the recoil. I figure it's enough to show the rounds PROBABLY arn't scattering all over the paper unless my scope was bouncing just right to compensate horizontally.

Anyways, for those that were interested, thats what I got so far. That was the 647 gr ball. Looking forward to playing with some APIs and incendiaries this weekend.

 

[Acera]

I had to put an extra power spring in my lower to guarantee consistent first hit firings. Sometimes surplus military stuff had real hard primers, don't usually see if on reloaded ammo though.

Sounds like you like it.

 

[Big country]

Those rounds are freaking HUGE! LOL
That's it I have nothing relevant to add, I just thought I'd point out how damn big they were.

tap talked from a phone yeah im on my phone! it's crazy!

 

[Younggun]

Yeah, the lower came with a stronger spring. Looking back at the cases the 3 that fired had noticably deeper primer strikes. It was also the first time fireing it with a new lower so it may be possible that had something to do with it I guess but I doubt it. Gonna be on the look out for any extra extra stiff springs incase it becomes a recurring problem. I figure it's most likey the one round had an extra hard primer cup since I've had no problems with any AE milsurp fireing.

 

[TxDad]

So when are we going shooting!
What are you firing them out of? Theres prob a thread that I missed.

 

[Younggun]

Shooting a Saftey Harber SHTF50 upper on an ATI lower with PRS2 stock and limbsaver recoil pad

It's the top one BTW

and thanks for the excuse to post another pick.

Where you at?

 

[scap99]

I wouldn't get too hung up on the OAL to the point of the bullet. If you can find a bullet comparator insert for your calipers and measure from a known point of reference on every bullet you will have a better set of data to work with.

Sinclair 50 Cal. Bullet Comparator & BMG Bump Gauge - Sinclair Intl

 

[TxDad]

Shooting a Saftey Harber SHTF50 upper on an ATI lower with PRS2 stock and limbsaver recoil pad

It's the top one BTW

and thanks for the excuse to post another pick.

Where you at?

Hamilton County. I like that. Where and how much was it if I may ask?

 

[Younggun]

The upper is out of florida from safety harbor firearms. It was just under $1600 for a 29''.

I've got about 600 tied up in the lower, stock bipod, ect. And need to drop some cash on a scope.

Maybe we can figure out somewhere near meridian for a range day sometime.

 

[Acera]

One word of caution, don't buy any of the Hornady 750gr A-Max bullets.

First they are $5 a shot

Second, and most important, they are too pretty to shoot!

Got a few boxes, and have not yet been able to bring myself to load and pull the trigger on one
So just a waste of money, now have "safe queen" ammo as well as guns.

(If you are man enough to overcome those hurdles, I understand they are unbeatable for performance.)

 

[Younggun]

considered getting a box someday, wonder if they will ever give them a green tip for zombies

At the ranges I'm shooting now I definatly can't justify buying any match grade ammo.

 

[kabob]

Safe queen ammo, you guys crack me up