Best .50 Rifle and Optics - Page 2

myshoulderissore · August 12, 2012, 08:39 PM

Have you figured out which one you're getting?? WE CRAVE PICTURES!

I was looking at .50s last night after reading here, they get spendy!!! I only shoot them when my rich uncle issues me ammo, which is rare, but memorable.

MarineCpl · August 13, 2012, 05:34 PM

Barrett M107a1. Easy weapon to use. Put over 1,000 rounds down range.

gtmylo · August 15, 2012, 11:04 AM

Thanks to all for the input... decided on the AR

CharlieDeltaJuliet · August 15, 2012, 12:00 PM

You will love it. The accuracy is great with the AR-50's. Take a video camera and record the first shot you fire off. It is always nice to see a new 50 owner fire off the first shot with their new toy. I shot many before I finally bought my first. The smile from shooting your own will last for a few hours if not a day or two.

gtmylo · August 16, 2012, 02:32 PM

I can only imagine... shoulda seen the smile when I walked into my FFL to pick it up. First time I ever bought a gun that COMES WITH TYLENOL! LOL!

CharlieDeltaJuliet · August 16, 2012, 02:56 PM

LOL, I was curious if they still packaged Tylenol with them.. I heard about it from my buddy who bought his.

FrosSsT · August 16, 2012, 05:43 PM

the tylenol is actually for the muzzle brake's shockwave from what I've read. you wont need that with the m82a1

CharlieDeltaJuliet · August 16, 2012, 08:32 PM

The muzzle brake didn't bother me on the ar-50 I shot. It is the same as my Bushmaster or the 82A1 I shot. It is only a problem at an angle away from the shooter. All 50's have this issue unless they are suppressed. Just the nature of the muzzle brake. The AR-50 is far easier on your shoulder, it has a very very effective brake on it. Enjoy man, you will have to post up some videos of you shooting it.

gtmylo · November 19, 2012, 05:10 PM

Shot the AR50 for the first time this weekend... one word:

UHHHHHHHHHHMAZING!

As for the recoil? It felt less than my AR-15/7.62!

Went through the recommended break-in of 10 rounds, cleaning after each single round (though I did shoot the first two without cleaning in between, I just couldn't help it!).... now per instructions I can go through 5 rounds at a time between cleanings for the next 15 rounds or so. Can't wait!!!

Thanks again for all the help, I definitely feel like I made the right choice!!!

CharlieDeltaJuliet · November 19, 2012, 06:36 PM

Congratulations, they are a blast....umm quite literally. I was addicted years ago after touching off my first round in an M82. I still giggle like a little boy everytime I shoot mine.

tobnpr · November 19, 2012, 07:17 PM

Congrats.

I'm just trying to figure out how you were able to stay off the range since you bought it in August. I have the patience of a kid with a new toy when I get my hands on a new one...

What optic did you fit it with?

50 shooter · November 19, 2012, 08:11 PM

Congrats, I own an AR-50 also and yes, they are awesome. What scope did you end up putting on it? I have the 5.5-22x56mm NXS and it works great out to 2000 yards. I'm posting from my phone right now or else I would post some pics.

Put some up so we can check out your new toy.

50 shooter · November 19, 2012, 08:15 PM

Forgot to add, if you have any questions on it just ask. The AR-50 has a lot of aftermarket accessories for it.

Bart B. · November 23, 2012, 07:25 PM

If your 50 would be used at 100 yards or less, a .500 Nitro Express double rifle from H & H with a 1x scope; post reticule.

November 19, 2012, 06:36 PM	#35
CharlieDeltaJuliet Senior Member Join Date: July 25, 2012 Posts: 755	Congratulations, they are a blast....umm quite literally. I was addicted years ago after touching off my first round in an M82. I still giggle like a little boy everytime I shoot mine. __________________ " The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in Government...." - Thomas Jefferson

November 19, 2012, 08:11 PM	#37
50 shooter Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2002 Location: SoCal PRK Posts: 986	Congrats, I own an AR-50 also and yes, they are awesome. What scope did you end up putting on it? I have the 5.5-22x56mm NXS and it works great out to 2000 yards. I'm posting from my phone right now or else I would post some pics. Put some up so we can check out your new toy. __________________ I see the world thru bloodshot eyes Streets filled with blood from distant lies The dogs of war never compromise, No time for rearranging.

November 19, 2012, 08:15 PM	#38
50 shooter Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2002 Location: SoCal PRK Posts: 986	Forgot to add, if you have any questions on it just ask. The AR-50 has a lot of aftermarket accessories for it. __________________ I see the world thru bloodshot eyes Streets filled with blood from distant lies The dogs of war never compromise, No time for rearranging.

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August 12, 2012, 08:39 PM	#26
myshoulderissore Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 447	Have you figured out which one you're getting?? WE CRAVE PICTURES! I was looking at .50s last night after reading here, they get spendy!!! I only shoot them when my rich uncle issues me ammo, which is rare, but memorable.

August 13, 2012, 05:34 PM	#27
MarineCpl Member Join Date: July 23, 2012 Location: Fishers, IN Posts: 17	Barrett M107a1. Easy weapon to use. Put over 1,000 rounds down range.

August 15, 2012, 11:04 AM	#28
gtmylo Junior Member Join Date: August 5, 2012 Posts: 12	Thanks to all for the input... decided on the AR

August 15, 2012, 12:00 PM	#29
CharlieDeltaJuliet Senior Member Join Date: July 25, 2012 Posts: 755	You will love it. The accuracy is great with the AR-50's. Take a video camera and record the first shot you fire off. It is always nice to see a new 50 owner fire off the first shot with their new toy. I shot many before I finally bought my first. The smile from shooting your own will last for a few hours if not a day or two.

August 16, 2012, 02:32 PM	#30
gtmylo Junior Member Join Date: August 5, 2012 Posts: 12	I can only imagine... shoulda seen the smile when I walked into my FFL to pick it up. First time I ever bought a gun that COMES WITH TYLENOL! LOL!

August 16, 2012, 02:56 PM	#31
CharlieDeltaJuliet Senior Member Join Date: July 25, 2012 Posts: 755	LOL, I was curious if they still packaged Tylenol with them.. I heard about it from my buddy who bought his.

August 16, 2012, 05:43 PM	#32
FrosSsT Senior Member Join Date: July 17, 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 595	the tylenol is actually for the muzzle brake's shockwave from what I've read. you wont need that with the m82a1

August 16, 2012, 08:32 PM	#33
CharlieDeltaJuliet Senior Member Join Date: July 25, 2012 Posts: 755	The muzzle brake didn't bother me on the ar-50 I shot. It is the same as my Bushmaster or the 82A1 I shot. It is only a problem at an angle away from the shooter. All 50's have this issue unless they are suppressed. Just the nature of the muzzle brake. The AR-50 is far easier on your shoulder, it has a very very effective brake on it. Enjoy man, you will have to post up some videos of you shooting it.

November 19, 2012, 05:10 PM	#34
gtmylo Junior Member Join Date: August 5, 2012 Posts: 12	Shot the AR50 for the first time this weekend... one word: UHHHHHHHHHHMAZING! As for the recoil? It felt less than my AR-15/7.62! Went through the recommended break-in of 10 rounds, cleaning after each single round (though I did shoot the first two without cleaning in between, I just couldn't help it!).... now per instructions I can go through 5 rounds at a time between cleanings for the next 15 rounds or so. Can't wait!!! Thanks again for all the help, I definitely feel like I made the right choice!!!

November 19, 2012, 07:17 PM	#36
tobnpr Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 4,556	Congrats. I'm just trying to figure out how you were able to stay off the range since you bought it in August. I have the patience of a kid with a new toy when I get my hands on a new one... What optic did you fit it with?

November 23, 2012, 07:25 PM	#39
Bart B. Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2009 Posts: 8,927	If your 50 would be used at 100 yards or less, a .500 Nitro Express double rifle from H & H with a 1x scope; post reticule.