any .50 shooters thoughts?

in2b8u

I am in the process of researching a 50 cal purchase. I looked at the Barrett 99, and the Armalite, and the Cobb 50. Any thoughts. First off I shoot left handed (devils eye) second both the Barrett and the Cobb both have aluminum uppers w/ steel reinforcements of one kind or another. This is a once only purchase, I really do not want to screw it up. ANY thoughts, input, experience with any of these products that you may have had would be appreciated. Thank you again in advance. db[:D]

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For the money, Armalite is hard to beat. They have an amazing muzzle brake with almost no felt recoil. The shock wave from the muzzle blast on the other hand will knock your head back. The bolt on the Armalite is MASSIVE. It's a very well made rifle. You said .50 cal...there are many variants of the .50. I'm assuming your speaking of the .50 BMG.

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I can only speak for the Barrett 99 since that is the only 50BMG I have shot and handled in debt.

First off, if you are looking for a SERIOUS tack driver in 50. The Armalite doesn't cut it, nor the Barrett 99. May want to look into the McMillan 50BMG, I have seen those put 3 shots in the same hole at 100. Pretty dyam good for a big rifle like that.

But if you want a good durable 50BMG that is battle proven for durability and accuracy for HARD targets the Barrett is the way to go. It is simple and easy to maintain.

Only problem I have is the gun is not exactly user friend when it comes to ergonomics. Scopes also sit pretty high when you use a 50 or 56mm object which is needed for long range shooting.

IMO if you going to drop that kind of money on a 50, spend a lil more and get a Mcmillan 50. They are very nice to shoot. Rented one at a local range and out of all the 50s I have played with, those are the nicest.

gunnut505

Just sold my Cobb FA50 at the last gunshow, it was gonna cost me more to shoot for a year than it did to purchase it. Nice gun, heavy enough, fairly accurate (I didn't have a chance to make any reloads, I was shooting mil surplus), everybody at the range moved away three or four lanes whenever I'd go shoot it.
If I had it to do over, I'd go with a McMillan or the semi Barrett.

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bill2740

Look at the Serbu BFG50 with a Lothar Walther match barrel.
MOA 1" or less, mostly less.

Bill

in2b8u

Thank you gentleman for your input. The more I look the more questions I have. But I am certain that a 50 is in my future.

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Blckhrn

Anzio guarantees < 1 MOA and < .49 MOA w/ target barrel. Their mag fed .50 starts under $3000. I am waiting for one with standard barrel to be built.

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RSLINTII

I feel the SERBU BFG is to most rifle for the money. Put a Nightforce NXS 5x22x56mm N2 and you will have all the gun you will ever need... welllll not quite...I now have a Barrett(in addition) 82A1 for close in shooting (Nightforce 3.5x15x56mm N2). Best, Robert [;)]

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