.50 BMG fired in anger

TXAZ · September 9, 2018, 10:10 PM

If you have ever fired a .50BMG (bolt, machine gun or semi) in anger, without providing details, approximately what distance were you firing at?

cpt-t · September 9, 2018, 11:13 PM

TXAZ: Point Blank Range and out to Tracer Burnout. The 50BMG`s we had on our APC`S were truly outstanding, and very easy to use. They made all the difference so many time`s I lost count.
ken

5whiskey · September 11, 2018, 10:05 PM

It was at night and distance was hard to gauge. Tracers lead the way. I would approximate about 800 to 1k meters.

jonnyc · September 11, 2018, 10:21 PM

One and only time with the .50, probably between 100 and 150+ yds.

cpt-t · September 11, 2018, 11:53 PM

The M-60`s we had, had a very harsh irritating staccato roar. Where as the 50 BMG`s at a distance had a restful comforting sound. A sound that to me said IMHO we have everything under control now, so you and yours can sleep much easier tonight. The 50 BMG`s were always very special to me, something that you could always put your trust in. And to tell you the truth that was something very hard to find in a hostile environment.
ken

Mongo_Bongo · September 12, 2018, 02:17 PM

100 yards, +/- a bit

Tuzo · September 13, 2018, 10:32 AM

1) At point blank during clearing fire ("recon by fire") from M113 armored personnel carrier.
2) Located behind M113 gunner firing at 100+ meters range until excess headspace caused a round to blowup and sent brass fragments into the crotch area. Actually funny when he pulled down his trousers and picked a few fragments superficially stuck in a specific part of his anatomy. This was during an ambush response.

44caliberkid · September 19, 2018, 07:04 PM

I don't consider in military service "fired in anger". We aren't angry, just doing our job and trying to make it home. Just sayin'.

Tuzo · September 19, 2018, 08:40 PM

Countries fighting countries certainly qualifies as "anger." It is the ultimate anger when innocents suffer at the hand of belligerents that results from the anger of those in power and control. Look it up.

Just saying.

TXAZ · September 19, 2018, 09:19 PM

Fired in anger: To fire a weapon with the intent of causing damage or harm to an opponent.

https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/fire_in_anger

That is the intent of this thread.

September 9, 2018, 10:10 PM	#1
TXAZ Senior Member Join Date: September 5, 2010 Location: McMurdo Sound Texas Posts: 4,322	.50 BMG fired in anger If you have ever fired a .50BMG (bolt, machine gun or semi) in anger, without providing details, approximately what distance were you firing at? __________________ Cave illos in guns et backhoes

September 9, 2018, 11:13 PM	#2
cpt-t Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2012 Location: South Central Kansas Posts: 125	TXAZ: Point Blank Range and out to Tracer Burnout. The 50BMG`s we had on our APC`S were truly outstanding, and very easy to use. They made all the difference so many time`s I lost count. ken __________________ THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS NOT FREE:

September 11, 2018, 10:05 PM	#3
5whiskey Senior Member Join Date: October 23, 2005 Location: US Posts: 3,657	It was at night and distance was hard to gauge. Tracers lead the way. I would approximate about 800 to 1k meters. __________________ Support the NRA-ILA Auction, ends 03/09/2018 https://thefiringline.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=593946

September 11, 2018, 10:21 PM	#4
jonnyc Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,731	One and only time with the .50, probably between 100 and 150+ yds. __________________ 2024 PA Cartridge Collector Show; Aug. 16-17, 2024!!! Buy...Sell...Trade All Types of Ammunition & Ordnance PM or email me for 2024 show details.

September 11, 2018, 11:53 PM	#5
cpt-t Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2012 Location: South Central Kansas Posts: 125	The M-60`s we had, had a very harsh irritating staccato roar. Where as the 50 BMG`s at a distance had a restful comforting sound. A sound that to me said IMHO we have everything under control now, so you and yours can sleep much easier tonight. The 50 BMG`s were always very special to me, something that you could always put your trust in. And to tell you the truth that was something very hard to find in a hostile environment. ken __________________ THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS NOT FREE:

September 12, 2018, 02:17 PM	#6
Mongo_Bongo Member Join Date: August 11, 2018 Posts: 41	100 yards, +/- a bit

September 13, 2018, 10:32 AM	#7
Tuzo Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 797	1) At point blank during clearing fire ("recon by fire") from M113 armored personnel carrier. 2) Located behind M113 gunner firing at 100+ meters range until excess headspace caused a round to blowup and sent brass fragments into the crotch area. Actually funny when he pulled down his trousers and picked a few fragments superficially stuck in a specific part of his anatomy. This was during an ambush response.

September 19, 2018, 07:04 PM	#8
44caliberkid Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2017 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,104	I don't consider in military service "fired in anger". We aren't angry, just doing our job and trying to make it home. Just sayin'.

September 19, 2018, 08:40 PM	#9
Tuzo Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 797	War is not anger? Countries fighting countries certainly qualifies as "anger." It is the ultimate anger when innocents suffer at the hand of belligerents that results from the anger of those in power and control. Look it up. Just saying.

September 19, 2018, 09:19 PM	#10
TXAZ Senior Member Join Date: September 5, 2010 Location: McMurdo Sound Texas Posts: 4,322	Fired in anger: To fire a weapon with the intent of causing damage or harm to an opponent. https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/fire_in_anger That is the intent of this thread. __________________ Cave illos in guns et backhoes