Anyone have any good subsonic loads for the 50 BMG? I've found a few, but was curious on some with other bullets. Thanks!
Chad
Chad
Re: 50 BMG subsonic rounds
Be careful if you are working one up. If you stick one of those big suckers in the barrel from too low a pressure, you'll need a huge hammer, a long rod, and lots of short words to get it out. What distance and useage for that round do you plan?
Be careful if you are working one up. If you stick one of those big suckers in the barrel from too low a pressure, you'll need a huge hammer, a long rod, and lots of short words to get it out. What distance and useage for that round do you plan?
Re: 50 BMG subsonic rounds
LOL! That's why I'm asking, so I don't have to go down that road! I have looked up a few loads, but like to see what others have tried that worked with different bullets in 660, 661, 690, and/or 750 grains.
LOL! That's why I'm asking, so I don't have to go down that road! I have looked up a few loads, but like to see what others have tried that worked with different bullets in 660, 661, 690, and/or 750 grains.
Re: 50 BMG subsonic rounds
Just poor some butter down the barrel, that'll assure no stuck rounds.
Just poor some butter down the barrel, that'll assure no stuck rounds.
Re: 50 BMG subsonic rounds
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JRose</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just poor some butter down the barrel, that'll assure no stuck rounds. </div></div>
In Fabio voice- I can't believe it's not butta.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JRose</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just poor some butter down the barrel, that'll assure no stuck rounds. </div></div>
In Fabio voice- I can't believe it's not butta.
Re: 50 BMG subsonic rounds
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JRose</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just poor some butter down the barrel, that'll assure no stuck rounds. </div></div>
That's a good one.
Sure would hate to have one of those big ass bullets stuck in the barrel.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JRose</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just poor some butter down the barrel, that'll assure no stuck rounds. </div></div>
That's a good one.
Sure would hate to have one of those big ass bullets stuck in the barrel.
Re: 50 BMG subsonic rounds
It can be dangerous as detonation can result. I have seen them for sale a couple places.
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=220096
I can only assume they use a filler to keep powder at primer.
also they will not stabilize well in normal barrels.
It can be dangerous as detonation can result. I have seen them for sale a couple places.
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=220096
I can only assume they use a filler to keep powder at primer.
also they will not stabilize well in normal barrels.
Re: 50 BMG subsonic rounds
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: The Mechanic</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It can be dangerous as detonation can result. I have seen them for sale a couple places.
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=220096
I can only assume they use a filler to keep powder at primer.
also they will not stabilize well in normal barrels. </div></div>
Hey, they're on clearance! Only 108 bucks for 15 rounds! What a deal.
CW
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: The Mechanic</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It can be dangerous as detonation can result. I have seen them for sale a couple places.
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=220096
I can only assume they use a filler to keep powder at primer.
also they will not stabilize well in normal barrels. </div></div>
Hey, they're on clearance! Only 108 bucks for 15 rounds! What a deal.
CW
Re: 50 BMG subsonic rounds
I think you should look at the 510 whisper rather than a strait 50bmg sub.
there was a topic here a few months ago.
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1160390&page=1
kt
I think you should look at the 510 whisper rather than a strait 50bmg sub.
there was a topic here a few months ago.
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1160390&page=1
kt
Re: 50 BMG subsonic rounds
Ok. Let's pretend I have a bolt action 50 BMG rifle, and I want to shoot a subsonic round. What bullet are you using and what is your SS load? Does this help!
I feel like Arnold Swartzenager in Kindergarten Cop when he asks, "who's your daddy and what does he do!" It's not a tumar!
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Ok. Let's pretend I have a bolt action 50 BMG rifle, and I want to shoot a subsonic round. What bullet are you using and what is your SS load? Does this help!
I feel like Arnold Swartzenager in Kindergarten Cop when he asks, "who's your daddy and what does he do!" It's not a tumar!
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Re: 50 BMG subsonic rounds
USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!
750 AMAX
32 to 34.0 gr RE7
mean vel: 1057
from quickload.
with a buffer puff
<span style="font-style: italic">[/i]may cause tumors.</span>
USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!
750 AMAX
32 to 34.0 gr RE7
mean vel: 1057
from quickload.
with a buffer puff
<span style="font-style: italic">[/i]may cause tumors.</span>
Re: 50 BMG subsonic rounds
Shouldn't hurt to go over. Just the chance that you will go supersonic. You could use RE10 it is a little slower so you will need a little more but stand more chance of muzzle noise. RE7 should have a near pressure dump by the end of the barrel. This load was taken from a hunting website about a year ago and I have not tested the load or personally know anyone that has. It is supposed to have a very low impulse and sound like an anvil dropped from a building when it hits anything.
Shouldn't hurt to go over. Just the chance that you will go supersonic. You could use RE10 it is a little slower so you will need a little more but stand more chance of muzzle noise. RE7 should have a near pressure dump by the end of the barrel. This load was taken from a hunting website about a year ago and I have not tested the load or personally know anyone that has. It is supposed to have a very low impulse and sound like an anvil dropped from a building when it hits anything.
Re: 50 BMG subsonic rounds
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ChadTRG42</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Anyone have any good subsonic loads for the 50 BMG? I've found a few, but was curious on some with other bullets. Thanks!
Chad </div></div>
Chad, I made several .50 Subsonic rounds a few years ago. I bought some atomized aluminum epoxy. Comes in a dual tube thingy. I placed a spent primer in backwards then filled the case up to the neck with the epoxy. then tapped the case to release bubbles. Let sit for 1-2 days, be careful the case will be hot from the epoxy curing. I used a 1/2 in drill bit to drill out the epoxy.(using a lathe) I swaged my own .50 cal. bullets at the time so I made a few 800gr. projos. and I had a suppressor on my .50 I used about 85gr. of 5010 surplus powder. the first rd. I got in my car and used a string to pull the trigger. All I heard was the bullet strike the dirt bank. the cases last about 6-7 loadings. If you have a neck sizer I am sure they will last longer. be careful not to drill too deep I dont know if a drill press could be used ??? I did the same thing with .308 cases .300 mag cases and .223. I may have a few cases left if you want them. Everyone Be careful if you decide to do this. Not responsibel for any stuck bullets or ?? R/ Mike
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ChadTRG42</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Anyone have any good subsonic loads for the 50 BMG? I've found a few, but was curious on some with other bullets. Thanks!
Chad </div></div>
Chad, I made several .50 Subsonic rounds a few years ago. I bought some atomized aluminum epoxy. Comes in a dual tube thingy. I placed a spent primer in backwards then filled the case up to the neck with the epoxy. then tapped the case to release bubbles. Let sit for 1-2 days, be careful the case will be hot from the epoxy curing. I used a 1/2 in drill bit to drill out the epoxy.(using a lathe) I swaged my own .50 cal. bullets at the time so I made a few 800gr. projos. and I had a suppressor on my .50 I used about 85gr. of 5010 surplus powder. the first rd. I got in my car and used a string to pull the trigger. All I heard was the bullet strike the dirt bank. the cases last about 6-7 loadings. If you have a neck sizer I am sure they will last longer. be careful not to drill too deep I dont know if a drill press could be used ??? I did the same thing with .308 cases .300 mag cases and .223. I may have a few cases left if you want them. Everyone Be careful if you decide to do this. Not responsibel for any stuck bullets or ?? R/ Mike
