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Post by oaken on Nov 11, 2015 14:00:30 GMT
Are you going to cut cooling vents in the forend to really p*ss the purists off? You could get the barrel mod and action ceracoated in green to match the stock...
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Post by c18rch on Nov 12, 2015 8:12:21 GMT
Don't know what it is about ruger no 1s but they have a following who hate anything but blued and traditional walnut stocks. But, yeah, I'll think of somthing a bit different. The purists certainly won't approve.
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Post by c18rch on Nov 24, 2015 13:39:15 GMT
Some more progress on the stock. Shape now roughed out. Couldn't accommodate a thumb hole due to the way the stock bolts to the action.
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Post by tomhornn on Nov 25, 2015 1:05:40 GMT
You will find your .50 AB fun to shoot and have a mild recoil with sub-sonic loads. I thought of the same cartridge in the early 1980's and it finally happened in 2001 when win. came out with the 300 WSM. I started out necking .300WSM cases up to 50cal, talk about work!!!! I was using the same 50-90 dies, pulled .50 bullets and a used .50 H2 barrel with an old Mauser action. I was surprised at the accuracy considering the used and worn out barrel and pulled bullets. I was shooting about 1" at 100yds. The most fun is sub-sonic loads with a suppressor. I have shot hundreds of rounds in one day comfortably. CAUTION - these rounds carry a lot of energy, capable of DEEP penetration even sub-sonic at 100yds. Since then I have built and sold several rifles using modern rifle actions and new barrels. Contact me for reloading help if you need it. Here is a link to a short video. It's not me just a customer. www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcRhhK8Ths4
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.50 AB
Nov 25, 2015 20:12:49 GMT
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Post by c18rch on Nov 25, 2015 20:12:49 GMT
Thanks for the advice. Will take you up on the reloading advice. Not at computer at the moment, on my phone but will PM you tomorrow.
Did you have any problems with ricochets with yours?
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.50 AB
Nov 25, 2015 20:13:55 GMT
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Post by c18rch on Nov 25, 2015 20:13:55 GMT
And welcome to the forum!
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Post by tomhornn on Nov 26, 2015 5:12:50 GMT
Thank you Ricochets can be a problem with any ammunition and bullet type depending on what you are shooting at. I haven't had any stability,accuracy or ricochet problems, I have done a lot of testing of loads and have managed to get a sub-sonic load, about 950fps. and up to 2000fps with 647gr. military .50BMG bullets. As you can see, you have a wide range of velocities using just one type of bullet and one type of powder. That makes it easier and cheaper to shoot and makes for more shooting. At 950fps the recoil is moderate BUT......2000fps with 647gr bullets, hold onto your hat, it is VERY HEAVY, and I can not think of any reason to load that hot, unless you want to stop a runaway Bulldozer! You can get .510cal. soft point and solid bullets ranging from 300gr to over 800gr for hunting. I will be watching to see how your project is going. From what I have seen so far it looks like it is going to be a very nice hunting gun.
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.50 AB
Dec 2, 2015 22:25:32 GMT
Post by junglere on Dec 2, 2015 22:25:32 GMT
How's this coming on rich?
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Post by c18rch on Dec 2, 2015 22:52:19 GMT
No change from above really. Still waiting for the reamer. Hopefully will be here before Christmas. If so, first test will be in the early new year. My target date now is to have it ready for the next egg shoot. If it shoots well, I intend using it for that.
Been playing with some subs in the .308 in the mean time. That's been good fun. So quiet, and you can also see the rounds going down range, so with a .50 cal bullet I would imagine that effect is even more pronounced. Providing the recoil is manageable of course.
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.50 AB
Dec 5, 2015 11:41:11 GMT
Post by junglere on Dec 5, 2015 11:41:11 GMT
I'd like to to try in the 7-08 but first off is the 44 rem mag as that's an easy win
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.50 AB
Dec 7, 2015 2:56:53 GMT
Post by tomhornn on Dec 7, 2015 2:56:53 GMT
For anyone with an interest in the 50AB by c18rch, Google-( Russian 12.7x55 ) I found this a couple of months ago, Very interesting. The Russians made this cartridge in 2010.
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Post by Admin on Dec 7, 2015 14:55:57 GMT
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Post by c18rch on Feb 14, 2016 20:57:41 GMT
Still waiting on the reamer, but I'm making what progress I can. Got the barrel threaded and done some more on the stock. Hoping that the reamer will be here this month, but in the mean time here are the latest pics: Butt section is fully shaped now. It just need the final sanding and finish, but I'm also going to try and sort of pillar bed it so final sanding and finish can wait until it's fully assembled: The threaded barrel and start of the forend: The barrel isn't cut to length yet. That can wait too until the reamer gets here. The forend is inlet now minus some minor tidying up. It just need shaping and the barrel channel relieving a bit more. Mock up of all the parts: Overall length will be about the same as the forend, plus about 4" for the moderator.
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Post by greenerjim on Feb 16, 2016 19:16:27 GMT
C18rch, I must admit, I only joined this forum to see this progress and be part of the discussion. Right up my street this, big bores are just more fun.
Keep up the good work
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.50 AB
Feb 16, 2016 20:27:09 GMT
Post by sako75varminter on Feb 16, 2016 20:27:09 GMT
C18rch, I must admit, I only joined this forum to see this progress and be part of the discussion. Right up my street this, big bites are just more fun. Keep up the good work Well I hope you join in with regard to the other threads greenerjim!...but im also looking forward to seeing the finished rifle!!
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