Thread: First time shooting a 50bmg

Originally Posted by Wingman

None that matter...

Oh that's harsh😂, there are probably a few who might beg to differ😁

50BMGs are fun, just a bit expensive to run.

If I were to get another I'll go Truvelo CMS once more.

I shot a desert tech , and a Barrett single shot ( under 10kg) both very lightweight. You can feel the shockwave traveling through your body .

Normally when we fired it from the shooting benches, we'd clean the neighbouring tables with the blast��

My father used to regale us of storys of training with the Boyes anti tank rifle WW2 the Seargent had to order them to fire it at training - no one would volunteer- they were shit scared of it - he said it was not much use on German tanks - but really scared the German truck drivers - must have been similar to a 50 cal ?? some one on here will know


Despite its recoil slide and rubber-cushioned buttpad, the recoil of the weapon (along with noise and muzzle blast) was said to be painful, frequently causing neck strains and bruised shoulders. Consequently, the Boys was almost never fired as a free weapon (that is, not affixed to a support) except in emergencies.

55 Boyes. Would love to own one.

Worked best if mounted on the heavy tripod that was issued with them.

I thought 50BMG was basically unable to be shot on ranges that are open to the public. I know that NZDA ranges are certified for 8mm only with 338 being limited to only a few rounds fired.

certainly very expensive to shoot and own

Originally Posted by Russian 22.

I thought 50BMG was basically unable to be shot on ranges that are open to the public. I know that SOME NZDA ranges are certified for 8mm only with 338 being limited to only a few rounds fired.

certainly very expensive to shoot and own

Fixed it for you

Barrett M82A1. Not the lightest to carry at about 15kg but man what a weapon.

Originally Posted by woods223

Barrett M82A1. Not the lightest to carry at about 15kg but man what a weapon.

Loved my M107A1

Glad I sold it before it was taken

Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg

Loved my M107A1

Glad I sold it before it was taken

Mine was taken, but Seabisuit paid very very dearly for it! ;-)