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Which 50 BMG to buy?

Re: Which 50 BMG to buy? I totally agree. Love mine. I still plan to buy a 50 as soon as my bank account recovers from the 338LM. Can't say enough good things about Jered and his team at APA. This is my second stick that they have built.
- pgv5705
- Post #54
- Jul 16, 2011
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
Which 50 BMG to buy?

Re: Which 50 BMG to buy? This one will have to do for the time being Courtesy of American Precision Arms, 338 Lapua Magnum.
- pgv5705
- Post #52
- Jul 15, 2011
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
Which 50 BMG to buy?

Re: Which 50 BMG to buy? Also, one of the marines is an angry fellow and not very easy to get advice from:)
- pgv5705
- Post #42
- Apr 16, 2011
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
Which 50 BMG to buy?

Re: Which 50 BMG to buy? My most knowledgeable friends/shooting partners are a gun dealer, retired army sniper, and handful of marines. Each has a different preference, and so they aren't of much assistance:)
- pgv5705
- Post #41
- Apr 14, 2011
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
Which 50 BMG to buy?

Re: Which 50 BMG to buy? Yeah, I was thinking of using Hunting Shack, Double Tap, or the new Hornady Match ammo (all of which are topped with the 750 AMAX) for testing and extreme long distance, and federal american eagle for letting my buddies get their kicks (no pun intended).
- pgv5705
- Post #39
- Apr 14, 2011
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
Which 50 BMG to buy?

Re: Which 50 BMG to buy? I have set a 5k price limit mostly because the rifle will be a safe queen/novelty. Most of my long range shooting is done with my 338LM and 284win (can't say enough about this cartridge) at 800 yards. Both of which are shot at least weekly (already on my second 338...
- pgv5705
- Post #36
- Apr 12, 2011
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
Which 50 BMG to buy?

Re: Which 50 BMG to buy? Are the National match AR50's available yet? Very interesting indeed.
- pgv5705
- Post #23
- Apr 4, 2011
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
Which 50 BMG to buy?

Re: Which 50 BMG to buy? Thanks Gentlemen for all of the good feed back. Its much appreciated. I intend to make the leap this summer (after APA completes my 338LM build . I already have an NXS 5.5-22x50 collecting some dust so optics will not be an issue. The Barrett will likely get the nod...
- pgv5705
- Post #20
- Apr 4, 2011
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
Which 50 BMG to buy?

Re: Which 50 BMG to buy? Okay so Barrett M99 versus Bluegrass Viper? Concerning ammo. I do roll my own for most of my rifles, but I do not intend to hand load for the 50. It will have to eat off the shelf match grade ammo. I will not use military ball ammo either. I must say that if the...
- pgv5705
- Post #17
- Apr 1, 2011
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
Which 50 BMG to buy?

Re: Which 50 BMG to buy? I have noticed that used EDM's are relatively easy to find and I really like the look and repeating action. Please tell me about yours. Accurate, reliable, and quirks since it is a breakdown setup?
- pgv5705
- Post #9
- Apr 1, 2011
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
Which 50 BMG to buy?

Re: Which 50 BMG to buy? So far I have pretty much scratched the Barrett off my list because it seems to be well known that they aren't the most accurate for their price point. Also I am okay with having a single shot rifle since the rifle will never need to be fired rapidly (unless there is...
- pgv5705
- Post #7
- Apr 1, 2011
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
Which 50 BMG to buy?

I am interested in purchasing a 50 BMG BOLT gun in the near future and would really appreciate some advice. I do not want one of the AR15 uppers or the type where you must remove the bolt to load. Price should be under $5k. I am a bit ignorant when it comes to 50's (never owned one) but a...
- pgv5705
- Thread
- Apr 1, 2011
- Replies: 74
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
338 Lapua Mag pressure signs?

Re: 338 Lapua Mag pressure signs? I will test again tomorrow with charges at the lower end of the spectrum (85-89) and I will publish the velocities and the exact charge weight where excess pressure begins. Then perhaps someone will be able to verify my findings as either normal or abnormal. PV
- pgv5705
- Post #5
- Nov 22, 2010
- Forum: Reloading Depot
338 Lapua Mag pressure signs?

Re: 338 Lapua Mag pressure signs? I've already tried RL25 and US869 and both of those powders also showed pressure signs very early. I've been loading my own for about 15 years now and this is the first rifle that I've had this problem with. I load several other heavy magnums, both custom...
- pgv5705
- Post #3
- Nov 22, 2010
- Forum: Reloading Depot
338 Lapua Mag pressure signs?

Experiencing high pressure signs (sticky bolt, extractor marks, etc) at what should be reduced loads and a I am a bit stumped? Looking for advice. The rifle has a Stiller Tac-338 action and 30" Broughton bbl (1-10) 300 grain SMK's Lapua brass (new) FGMM215 primers Mag Length (.075 jump)...
- pgv5705
- Thread
- Nov 21, 2010
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Reloading Depot

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