Re: What BMG for LR ?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 89t295k</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Without trolls you'd all be bored...J/K
Yes , I'm asking because, you guys HAVE shot that far, I have not YET.
I have to ask, do you think more time, prep, and care are put into the smaller calibers than most of the BMG's and thus the better results?
Can someone tell me y half the windage value is not better...?
Yeah, I know it is going to hurt but, as I said I'm not going to run a 90 shot competiton string, maybe 15-20 over an afternoon. I agree a 308 or 338 is going to be better for that. I'm 240 and don't break easy. </div></div>
You definitely have the built for the 50 BMG then. The problem with the 50 BMG cartridge is the fact that there is no SAAMI specs for the 50 BMG. Therefore, the 50 BMG brass are not created equaled. Their tolerances are not very tight like say Lapua brass, or any other reputable brands. Therefore, you have to spend more time with the 50 BMG to make the brass more uniform. I hardly spend any time doing major case prep for any other cartridges that I shoot.
Next you have the projos to content with. If you want uniformity, you are now looking into the monolithic projos which are expensive as hell. Putting it all together, for every trigger pull, I spend more time making the round than other calibers.
To become proficient at the 50 BMG is not an easy feat either. You need to send lots and lots of rounds down range to become familiar with your stick and your ammo before you can go out and say with confident that you can hit a 1 MOA, or 1.5MOA target at longer ranges.
If you have the time, and dedication, and certainly the build to lug and shoot the 50 BMG, then by all means, it's for you.