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50 Alaskan Handgun
26 May 2008, 19:36
Me_Plat50 Alaskan Handgun
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgr0DU5Rr2426 May 2008, 19:40
WhitworthRECOIL -- and then some!
jwp475 has revolver chambered in .50 Alaskan and he says it's downright unpleasant to shoot!
"Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP
If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming.
Semper Fidelis
"Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time"
My 50 Alaskan being shot at the Linebaugh seminar in Jackson, Miss. in 2007
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A 9mm may expand to a larger diameter, but a 45 ain't going to shrink
Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened.
- Winston Churchill
26 May 2008, 22:05
Rabbit CreekAction pics! Love it, look closely now, watch as the victim errr shooter experiences permanent wrist damage! Got insurance?
BTW, here's a link to an old .50 Alaskan article
http://www.z-hat.com/The%20Fifty.htm http://www.z-hat.com/The%20Fifty.htm27 May 2008, 00:22
SAFARIKIDOUCH!!! I must say that he couldnt have been holding it tight enough or keeping his arms stiff enough?! I have several of these in 50/110 and NEVER had that happen to me (yet!)..I am shooting 525s that chronied out of my custom 1886 at 2300+ in a 21" barrel!(458 Lott energies)I dont know what they are doing out of the handguns,but they do hurt the palm! If you are going to"wrestle a gator",get ready before she goes BAM!
quote:
Originally posted by jwp475:
My 50 Alaskan being shot at the Linebaugh seminar in Jackson, Miss. in 2007
"That's not a knife..THIS is a KNIFE" !
27 May 2008, 01:16
Guillermo AmestoyI think this guys forget shooting technics with magnum Hanguns, IKI, Dr. Juan Pozzi´s child (12 years?) Shoot very well with my 500 S&W and 600 grains Hard Cast Bullets at 1400fps.,
"Every ignored reallity prepares its revenge!"
27 May 2008, 01:38
WhitworthThat guy shooting happens to have a hellofalot of big-bore handgunning experience, it's just that the .50 Alaskan is a kickin' SOB and he let it ride!
"Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP
If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming.
Semper Fidelis
"Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time"
quote:
Originally posted by Guillermo Amestoy:
I think this guys forget shooting technics with magnum Hanguns, IKI, Dr. Juan Pozzi´s child (12 years?) Shoot very well with my 500 S&W and 600 grains Hard Cast Bullets at 1400fps.,
That particular 50 Alaskan is lighter than a S&W and the speed at which it shoots big bullets is faster than a 500 S&W and the recoil is a lot more than a 500 S&W
As a matter of fact the 50 Alaskan in the photo above is made on a D-Max frame the pre-runner to the BFR and is lighter than a BFR.
That shooter shot most of the big bores that day and is no stranger to big bore handguns. The 50 Alaskan in the photo above has more than enough recoil for anyone.IMHO
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A 9mm may expand to a larger diameter, but a 45 ain't going to shrink
Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened.
- Winston Churchill
27 May 2008, 02:03
Guillermo Amestoyquote:
Originally posted by jwp475:
quote:
Originally posted by Guillermo Amestoy:
I think this guys forget shooting technics with magnum Hanguns, IKI, Dr. Juan Pozzi´s child (12 years?) Shoot very well with my 500 S&W and 600 grains Hard Cast Bullets at 1400fps.,
That particular 50 Alaskan is lighter than a S&W and the speed at which it shoots big bullets is faster than a 500 S&W and the recoil is a lot more than a 500 S&W
As a matter of fact the 50 Alaskan in the photo above is made on a D-Max frame the pre-runner to the BFR and is lighter than a BFR.
That shooter shot most of the big bores that day and is no stranger to big bore handguns. The 50 Alaskan in the photo above has more than enough recoil for anyone.IMHO
Ok jwp475 ; With all my respect and without unworthiness (despise) the Gun or the shooter in the photo, a simple question;
Happens the same to You (the gun owner) every time that do You shoot with that revolver ?, I dont think so, otherwise I think will be a good idea to use a helmet when using that gun & ammo combination.Regards; Guillermo
"Every ignored reallity prepares its revenge!"
27 May 2008, 02:07
Redhawk1quote:
Originally posted by Guillermo Amestoy:
I think this guys forget shooting technics with magnum Hanguns, IKI, Dr. Juan Pozzi´s child (12 years?) Shoot very well with my 500 S&W and 600 grains Hard Cast Bullets at 1400fps.,
There are some handguns that the recoil is a lot for even the most experienced hand gunner. My 4 inch 500 mag with the 700 gr. bullets is a recoiling SOB. I would never let anyone with little or no handgun experience shot it. As a matter of fact, I think that is where my fun meter gets pegged.
The guy in the picture actually looks very relaxed. That is just the recoil and it is a good way to show people there is no real way to control recoil, you just have to roll with it. That comes with experience.
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quote:
Originally posted by Guillermo Amestoy:
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Ok jwp475 ; With all my respect and without unworthiness (despise) the Gun or the shooter in the photo, a simple question;
Happens the same to You (the gun owner) every time that do You shoot with that revolver ?, I dont think so, otherwise I think will be a good idea to use a helmet when using that gun & ammo combination.Regards; Guillermo
The revolver kicked free of the shooter left hand and IMHO the reason that it kicked free is that his hands are shorter than mine.
That was also the his first shot with that revolver.
Get anywhere close and I'll let you try it for your self. I believe that you will agree that the recoil is plenty
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A 9mm may expand to a larger diameter, but a 45 ain't going to shrink
Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened.
- Winston Churchill
27 May 2008, 02:55
MS HitmanGuillermo,
No disrespect taken. I've been shooting big bore for a while now. Being right-handed and left eye dominant has kept me from getting rapped in the forehead many a time. The particular load being shot at the time was a 525 grain bullet knocking on 1600 fps at the muzzle; the revolver just kicks.
safarikid,
I hold them tight enough so I don't drop them, but not so tight as to put undo stress on my wrists. Tensing up too much just doesn't do anything for accuracy or my arms. Try and get a photo of your 50-100s in full recoil; it should prove interesting to see.
If ignorance is bliss; there are some blissful sonofaguns around here. We know who you are, so no reason to point yourselves out.
Any body that gets close to North Louisiana give me a shout and I'll let you hold on to it yourself and LIGHT ONE OFF.
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A 9mm may expand to a larger diameter, but a 45 ain't going to shrink
Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened.
- Winston Churchill
27 May 2008, 06:22
WhitworthIs that a challenge, jwp????
"Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP
If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming.
Semper Fidelis
"Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time"
I'll be taking pictures and posting of any takers.. Well see how well they hold it.
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A 9mm may expand to a larger diameter, but a 45 ain't going to shrink
Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened.
- Winston Churchill
27 May 2008, 06:33
7STDUBBERUThought I would share this. My 16" 50 Alaskan Encore.
God Bless Our Troops
FU-AC
27 May 2008, 07:17
Guillermo Amestoy7STDUBBERU; Amazing toy !!!, very nice indeed, thanks for sharing.
jwp475 , MS Hitman: Thank You for taking my comments in the right way, I really know that those Handcannons really kicks, but I agree with SAFARIKID & I think too, that the arms aren´t stiff enough, You are playing with fire relaxing too much Your arms,
What type of grip do You have in it?
Rubber finger grip or just smooth wood grip? Regards;Guillermo.
"Every ignored reallity prepares its revenge!"
27 May 2008, 07:20
SAFARIKIDYes,I want you all "To meet my lil friend",the 50/110 BFR 2 1/2",so I will do a impromptu video of it being "ignited"! I hope it doesnt jam me in the forehead too!
Coming soon!
quote:
Originally posted by MS Hitman:
Guillermo,
No disrespect taken. I've been shooting big bore for a while now. Being right-handed and left eye dominant has kept me from getting rapped in the forehead many a time. The particular load being shot at the time was a 525 grain bullet knocking on 1600 fps at the muzzle; the revolver just kicks.
safarikid,
I hold them tight enough so I don't drop them, but not so tight as to put undo stress on my wrists. Tensing up too much just doesn't do anything for accuracy or my arms. Try and get a photo of your 50-100s in full recoil; it should prove interesting to see.
"That's not a knife..THIS is a KNIFE" !
Jack Huntinton built the 50 Alaskan in the picture above, Jack also just completed a 50-110 Sherrif's model for Safarikid and. I just talked to Jack and he stated that my 50 Alskan revolver kicks harder than the 2" 50-110.
Maybe that will put it into perspective.
The sad part of the equation is despite shooting the same bullet nearly 500 FPS faster than my 500 Linebaugh revolver my 50 Alaskan does not penetrate any deeper than my 500 Linebaugh does
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A 9mm may expand to a larger diameter, but a 45 ain't going to shrink
Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened.
- Winston Churchill
27 May 2008, 07:31
MS HitmanGuillermo,
The grips are wood. Thanks for the concern, but I just don't try to fight those things; haven't lost control of one yet. Hopefully one of these days I can visit with you in beautiful Argentina for a hunt.
We were shooting 640 grain APIs at 1700 fps from a friend's 15" Encore. That was invigorating when touched off.
Yeah, like jwp stated, the .500 Linebaugh using the same weight bullet penetrated the same distance with less recoil and noise.
If ignorance is bliss; there are some blissful sonofaguns around here. We know who you are, so no reason to point yourselves out.
27 May 2008, 07:49
Guillermo AmestoyMr. Hitman: Will be a pleasure for us if You visit some day our country
, We will received You with a Big BBQ
, and maybe You will try one of those Handcannons with a Water Bufalo. On July I will try one Buff in Corrientes with my S&W 500, Regards: Guille
"Every ignored reallity prepares its revenge!"
27 May 2008, 09:03
Whitworthquote:
Originally posted by 7STDUBBERU:
Thought I would share this. My 16" 50 Alaskan Encore.
7STDUBBERU -- is that a Ranger Rick bullet by chance?
"Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP
If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming.
Semper Fidelis
"Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time"
I don't think so Whitworth that looks like a jackted bullet
_____________________________________________________
A 9mm may expand to a larger diameter, but a 45 ain't going to shrink
Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened.
- Winston Churchill
27 May 2008, 09:22
WhitworthI thought the 975 grainer that he made had a jacket -- at least it looked that way in the photos he posted on shooter's (I think it was shooter's.....
).
"Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP
If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming.
Semper Fidelis
"Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time"
27 May 2008, 21:54
7STDUBBERUquote:
is that a Ranger Rick bullet by chance?
The bullet is a 600 grain hollow point copper solid. I was given 20 by a member of SP to try out in my barrel.
God Bless Our Troops
FU-AC
27 May 2008, 22:12
WhitworthOkay, thanks for clarification!
"Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP
If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming.
Semper Fidelis
"Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time"
Ok guys, is this supposed to be fun, or is this a case of "mine is bigger than yours"?
Peter.
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27 May 2008, 23:00
Whitworthquote:
Originally posted by Peter:
Ok guys, is this supposed to be fun, or is this a case of "mine is bigger than yours"?
Peter.
YES -- in both cases!
"Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP
If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming.
Semper Fidelis
"Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time"