Richard King, a Texas gunsmith, built a stunning.50 BMG target rifle a few seasons back for a customer. This rig is equipped with a McMillan stock and has shown remarkable accuracy. Take a look at the target shot during break in. We measured this 3-shot group using On Target software at 0.476′” or 0.454 MOA. This is a beast with very serious recoil. You think you could beat that 0.476′ with your AR15 shooting.223-caliber bullets.
The 50-Cal action is larger than the Rem 700 action in middle. Size is important when shooting a Fifty. Some people were shocked that a man could get such accuracy from a monster.50 BMG. One user commented, “Yikes!” One wag commented: “Yikes! The 50 might have less recoil due to its heavier weight and brake. Richard King showed us the 13-lb BAT rifle action at the 2018 Berger SWN. The massive BAT.50 BMG bolt was almost as big as your forearm (to your finger tips) when fully extended. Richard joked that it weighed almost as much as an FTR rifle (before optics) all by itself. Specialty Tools for Big.50 BMG
Yes, the.50 BMG cartridge is a large one. There are special tools that can be used to load the jumbo-sized round. Giraud Tool makes a special comparator for the 50-Cal cartridge. The double-ended.50 BMG comparator can be used in many different ways. You can measure the base-to-ogive bullet distance and also measure the cartridge OAL (from bullet ogive to rim) in one orientation. The comparator can be used to measure cartridge headspace when the orientation is reversed. The Giraud 50BMG Comparator gauge, priced at $33.00 is made of 303 stainless. It fits most verniers, dials, and digital calipers. Click HERE for more information.
