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James K · March 11, 2001, 07:50 PM

I am not sure about any legal rigamarole, but a check on the ATF site http://www.atf.treas.gov FAQ section should help. As to the work itself, I have not seen the video but it seems to me that this may not be for the average DIY unless he has a background in machine work and metal working. The .50 BMG does not have any much more working pressure in pounds per square inch than a .30, but there are a lot more square inches, so the pressure concern is nothing to sneeze at. .50 barrels can be bought; I saw some a while back for $110, but whether that is a good price I don't know. I assume the barrel used is that for the Caliber .50, Heavy Barrel, M2, or HBM2 or "Ma Deuce". Note that they don't call the barrel "heavy" without reason.

Jim

March 11, 2001, 07:50 PM	#2
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	I am not sure about any legal rigamarole, but a check on the ATF site http://www.atf.treas.gov FAQ section should help. As to the work itself, I have not seen the video but it seems to me that this may not be for the average DIY unless he has a background in machine work and metal working. The .50 BMG does not have any much more working pressure in pounds per square inch than a .30, but there are a lot more square inches, so the pressure concern is nothing to sneeze at. .50 barrels can be bought; I saw some a while back for $110, but whether that is a good price I don't know. I assume the barrel used is that for the Caliber .50, Heavy Barrel, M2, or HBM2 or "Ma Deuce". Note that they don't call the barrel "heavy" without reason. Jim