05 February 2008, 03:47
TeamFerret50cal firing video
Here are some pics taken from video that show the progression of the blast/flame from the brake of a 50BMG rifle. They are still frames captured from video (posted below), but they are not from the same shot.
Here is the
videoDave
Ferret5005 February 2008, 11:36
BuglemintodayLooks like fun! Welcome to AR!
Justin
05 February 2008, 12:51
gumboot458................WOW !!!

...What is the felt recoil like ????...Is it a single shot or a repeater ......
06 February 2008, 01:40
TeamFerretThe recoil is not bad. The gun weighs about 36lb and the brake is effective. With a good position the target is still in the sight picture after the shot.
Dave
06 February 2008, 03:21
AzGuyDave,
Welcome to AR!
What did the 10 shot group look like? And what distance where you shooting at?
Thanks
06 February 2008, 04:25
TeamFerretThanks,
The group wasnt so good, about 5" @ 300yd. The load was a 750gr solid with 230gr of VV 20n29, which is way too slow for that projectile. It gives a great flash (which is what I was going after) but the velocity spread is about 150 fps.
My match load is either my 750gr bronze solid w/236gr of H50BMG or a 750 Amax w/218gr of H50BMG. Either will group 1.5" to 2.5" @ 300yd and 6" to 10" @ 1000yd, and no flash.
Dave
06 February 2008, 04:34
Redhawk1I had an 18 inch barrel 50 BMG. It was a Ferret called "Thumper" and the recoil was not bad at all, my 870 with 3 inch slugs was worse in felt recoil. The muzzle break takes a lot of the felt recoil out as well as the weight of the barrel. If I had a place to shoot it, I would still have one. Dave you make a great product.
06 February 2008, 05:01
Bill CooleyWelcome to AR!
Intersting pictures, You definatley got flame.
Bill