What happened to the .50BMG-.375?

samsmix · February 19, 2012, 09:24 PM

What Happened to the .50-.375? It was supposed to fire a bronze solid at somewhere near the 5000 fps mark. A barrel burner to be sure, but what ever became of it?

TXAZ · February 19, 2012, 09:52 PM

I think you're referring to the SLAP (Sabot Light Armor Penetrator) round, correct? I think it's a .355 not .375 that's available. They're not as easy to find as ball, AP or Tracer but are available, most likely from 50 BMG speciality vendors.

samsmix · February 19, 2012, 10:05 PM

No, I think this was a .50 necked down to .375. The bullet did use driving bands to keep friction down.

TXAZ · February 19, 2012, 10:09 PM

Yep, that would be a different round. I'm not aware of that one. A real barn burner would be a . 50 BMG saboted or necked down to a 5.56...

samsmix · February 19, 2012, 10:21 PM

Uh...well...no. Even at .375 they were reaching a point of diminishing returns. I'm not suggesting there was a real good purpose for the beast, but it was interesting.

Deja vu · February 19, 2012, 10:32 PM

http://www.everydaynodaysoff.com/201...ors-cartridge/

.17 Incinerator or .17/.50 BMG

This is my favorite 50BMG necked down. I would guess that if it was a real a 17 grain 17caliber bullet from a 50BMG would be crazy fast.

samsmix · February 19, 2012, 11:13 PM

Hilarious! Actually, some gun rag person actually expirimented with a .30-.50. Fast, but ultimately useless, as it was inaccurate, over-bore, weighed 50 lbs....

Coyote_Buster700 · February 20, 2012, 01:41 PM

Quote:

This is my favorite 50BMG necked down. I would guess that if it was a real a 17 grain 17caliber bullet from a 50BMG would be crazy fast.

I think more likely it would just blow apart a few yards from the muzzle, it would however do it very fast lol

Major Dave (retired) · February 20, 2012, 02:15 PM

would have to be 10 feet long, to allow time for all of that powder to burn.

Of course, if you loaded it with IMR Trail Boss powder, it might produce only about 5,000 fps MV???

samsmix · February 20, 2012, 10:51 PM

I think that it fired a solid bronze bullet to keep the projectile in one piece, as any traditional bullet would have spun apart.

50 shooter · February 23, 2012, 10:18 PM

I think the only company that made the rifle was State Arms, not much interest as it was costly all the way around. I'm sure Skip Talbot experimented with it before he passed.

I think going up in caliber on the .50 BMG case is a better design, something like the 14.5mm JDJ. Again you run into price, if you can wildcat the case yourself that's one less thing but buying the rifle is going to be a major cost.

February 19, 2012, 09:24 PM	#1
samsmix Senior Member Join Date: June 29, 2006 Location: Montana (Montucky?) Posts: 1,273	What happened to the .50BMG-.375? What Happened to the .50-.375? It was supposed to fire a bronze solid at somewhere near the 5000 fps mark. A barrel burner to be sure, but what ever became of it? __________________ You'll probably never NEED a gun. I hope you never do. But IF you do, you will need it worse than anything you've ever needed in your life. IF we're not supposed to eat animals, howcome God made 'em outta meat?

February 19, 2012, 09:52 PM	#2
TXAZ Senior Member Join Date: September 5, 2010 Location: McMurdo Sound Texas Posts: 4,322	I think you're referring to the SLAP (Sabot Light Armor Penetrator) round, correct? I think it's a .355 not .375 that's available. They're not as easy to find as ball, AP or Tracer but are available, most likely from 50 BMG speciality vendors. __________________ Cave illos in guns et backhoes Last edited by TXAZ; February 19, 2012 at 09:58 PM.

February 19, 2012, 10:05 PM	#3
samsmix Senior Member Join Date: June 29, 2006 Location: Montana (Montucky?) Posts: 1,273	No, I think this was a .50 necked down to .375. The bullet did use driving bands to keep friction down. __________________ You'll probably never NEED a gun. I hope you never do. But IF you do, you will need it worse than anything you've ever needed in your life. IF we're not supposed to eat animals, howcome God made 'em outta meat?

February 19, 2012, 10:09 PM	#4
TXAZ Senior Member Join Date: September 5, 2010 Location: McMurdo Sound Texas Posts: 4,322	Yep, that would be a different round. I'm not aware of that one. A real barn burner would be a . 50 BMG saboted or necked down to a 5.56... __________________ Cave illos in guns et backhoes

February 19, 2012, 10:21 PM	#5
samsmix Senior Member Join Date: June 29, 2006 Location: Montana (Montucky?) Posts: 1,273	Uh...well...no. Even at .375 they were reaching a point of diminishing returns. I'm not suggesting there was a real good purpose for the beast, but it was interesting. __________________ You'll probably never NEED a gun. I hope you never do. But IF you do, you will need it worse than anything you've ever needed in your life. IF we're not supposed to eat animals, howcome God made 'em outta meat?

February 19, 2012, 10:32 PM	#6
Deja vu Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2010 Location: Border of Idaho & Montana Posts: 2,584	http://www.everydaynodaysoff.com/201...ors-cartridge/ .17 Incinerator or .17/.50 BMG This is my favorite 50BMG necked down. I would guess that if it was a real a 17 grain 17caliber bullet from a 50BMG would be crazy fast. __________________ Shot placement is everything! I would rather take a round of 50BMG to the foot than a 22short to the base of the skull. all 26 of my guns are 45/70 govt, 357 mag, 22 or 12 ga... I believe in keeping it simple. Wish my wife did as well...

February 19, 2012, 11:13 PM	#7
samsmix Senior Member Join Date: June 29, 2006 Location: Montana (Montucky?) Posts: 1,273	Hilarious! Actually, some gun rag person actually expirimented with a .30-.50. Fast, but ultimately useless, as it was inaccurate, over-bore, weighed 50 lbs.... __________________ You'll probably never NEED a gun. I hope you never do. But IF you do, you will need it worse than anything you've ever needed in your life. IF we're not supposed to eat animals, howcome God made 'em outta meat?

February 20, 2012, 02:15 PM	#9
Major Dave (retired) Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2008 Location: Between Dallas and Shreveport, LA Posts: 569	The barrel.. would have to be 10 feet long, to allow time for all of that powder to burn. Of course, if you loaded it with IMR Trail Boss powder, it might produce only about 5,000 fps MV??? __________________ Artillery lends dignity to what would otherwise be but a vulgar brawl.

February 20, 2012, 10:51 PM	#10
samsmix Senior Member Join Date: June 29, 2006 Location: Montana (Montucky?) Posts: 1,273	I think that it fired a solid bronze bullet to keep the projectile in one piece, as any traditional bullet would have spun apart. __________________ You'll probably never NEED a gun. I hope you never do. But IF you do, you will need it worse than anything you've ever needed in your life. IF we're not supposed to eat animals, howcome God made 'em outta meat?

February 23, 2012, 10:18 PM	#11
50 shooter Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2002 Location: SoCal PRK Posts: 986	I think the only company that made the rifle was State Arms, not much interest as it was costly all the way around. I'm sure Skip Talbot experimented with it before he passed. I think going up in caliber on the .50 BMG case is a better design, something like the 14.5mm JDJ. Again you run into price, if you can wildcat the case yourself that's one less thing but buying the rifle is going to be a major cost. __________________ I see the world thru bloodshot eyes Streets filled with blood from distant lies The dogs of war never compromise, No time for rearranging.