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Is the Steyr HS-50 a good quality .50 cal, is it durable and safe as good as AR50 ?
16 August 2007, 15:39
EdmondIs the Steyr HS-50 a good quality .50 cal, is it durable and safe as good as AR50 ?
Since this thread is well hijacked and about airborne, I will sell my whole collection of Paratroopers helmets, Brit WW2, 1938 gray blue Luftwaffe Fallshirmjäger etc...
Anyone interested, PM me.
16 August 2007, 17:56
Sambar 9.3ThanksPC, I got your PM.
What is the 510?
Cheers, Dave.
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16 August 2007, 19:25
Edmond510??
only thing that comes to mind is the SIG assault rifle 510, export version of the StG 57 also called SIG AMT in semi auto civilian version.
OOOOPS!
.510 is a round used in some rifles in California to circumvent the prohibition of .50 BMG ammo for civilian use there.
Take some .50 BMG brass, shorten the neck, set the shoulder down et voilà , it is no more a .50 BMG.
Use the usual bullets that are .510 in real diameter.
19 August 2007, 04:52
Sambar 9.3510, thanks for your PM.
Ed yes, that's the one.
I like the idea, similar to one here in OZ years ago with the 303. The NSW Gov't banned 303s after WW2, so the shooters simply cut 1 thread off the BBL, refitted the BBL, modified the dies to suit, and away you go. Called it the 7.7 from memory.
Looks as if the HS 50 will run to about $8,000 AUD vs an AI 50 at around $15,000 AUD. Plus whatever the 'smith charges to do the chamber mods...
Cheers, Dave.
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19 August 2007, 14:11
EdmondSame here, called .303 Sporting, .30 Carbine becomes .30 Short, 8 x 57 becomes 8 x 60 or 8 x 64, 30-06 becomes 30-06 short to declassify from the war material category.
Go for the HS, not even the wholesale price here...
02 September 2007, 16:51
Sambar 9.3Got a firm price on the HS 50. $7,200 AUD.
Now to figure out how to afford it...
Cheers, Dave.
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04 September 2007, 20:58
EdmondAsk wife, Christmas is coming.
05 September 2007, 15:51
PCDave who are you looking to go through ??
05 September 2007, 18:00
Sambar 9.3It seems as though all of the current order are sold.
Cheers, Dave.
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06 September 2007, 01:26
CollinsDid you get one?
06 September 2007, 13:01
Sambar 9.3Got one on order, not one of the current batch though.
Cheers, Dave.
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25 September 2007, 16:45
Sambar 9.3Got your permit yet PC?
Cheers, Dave.
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01 October 2007, 18:39
Sambar 9.3And the permit is denied! "No sporting purpose"!!!
Ah well, I've always wanted a 408 Chey Tac...
Cheers, Dave.
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02 October 2007, 13:46
EdmondIt is also available in the 460 Steyr, called 11.65 X 90.50 in Europe, based on the .50 BMG case shortened and necked down to .458", 500 grains bullet around 2800 fps.
02 October 2007, 15:38
Collinsquote:
Originally posted by Sambar 9.3:
And the permit is denied! "No sporting purpose"!!!
Ah well, I've always wanted a 408 Chey Tac...
Send them to the FCSA.org site!
Send them a copy of "Very High Power" Magazine. these people need informing
08 October 2007, 04:57
Sambar 9.3The reason they gave was that there is no rifle range in OZ with a safety template to handle the .50 cal.
The next app will be for hunting and pest destruction...
Cheers, Dave.
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08 October 2007, 04:58
Sambar 9.3quote:
Originally posted by Collins:
Did you get one?
Yes, due in December.
Cheers, Dave.
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08 October 2007, 07:28
Collinsquote:
Originally posted by Sambar 9.3:
quote:
Originally posted by Collins:
Did you get one?
Yes, due in December.
If you can make it to upstate NY (Syracuse) before then I'll certainly let you shoot mine. (bring Ausie beer (not Fosters))
08 October 2007, 09:06
Sambar 9.3Carlton it is , then.
Cheers, Dave.
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08 October 2007, 11:13
Edmondquote:
Originally posted by Sambar 9.3:
The reason they gave was that there is no rifle range in OZ with a safety template to handle the .50 cal.
The next app will be for hunting and pest destruction...
Is roo considered pest? some may have thick skin
09 October 2007, 06:16
Sambar 9.3I've known the guy who told me that for a few years now, I don't think he would lie.
But who knows? Lots of things could go wrong between now and Dec...
Cheers, Dave.
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19 October 2007, 09:21
Sambar 9.3And the next thing to go wrong, did...
"No Sporting Purpose". That's their reason for knocking back this application, again.
Cheers, Dave.
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21 October 2007, 18:18
jb747PC, have you investigated the PTA situation. It's my understanding that you almost certainly won't be able to get one, unless you've got some pretty exceptional circumstances.
02 November 2007, 17:50
Sambar 9.3Bwuhahahahah!
The permit for a .510 has been approved! With no limits on usage!
Now to talk Peter into doing the mods...
Those boulders up the back of Little River may just be in for some damage...
Cheers, Dave.
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03 November 2007, 00:13
PCDave...............510 What ?? Is my gun dealer correct in what he is saying about the ssaa number etc. ??
03 November 2007, 04:40
Sambar 9.3Dunno about your Dealers SSAA number idea. Who are you going through?
Cheers, Dave.
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16 November 2007, 03:55
sjmIn Victoria put 12.7 and you should get a pta
12x12/9.3x74R
17 November 2007, 07:53
Sambar 9.3The markings on the BBL must match the writing on the permit.
Cheers, Dave.
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17 November 2007, 12:05
Edmondquote:
Originally posted by Sambar 9.3:
Bwuhahahahah!
The permit for a .510 has been approved! With no limits on usage!
Now to talk Peter into doing the mods...
Those boulders up the back of Little River may just be in for some damage...
17 November 2007, 15:03
Sambar 9.3Yep! And they are only 500m away!
Cheers, Dave.
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21 November 2007, 07:29
Collinsquote:
Originally posted by Sambar 9.3:
Bwuhahahahah!
The permit for a .510 has been approved! With no limits on usage!
Now to talk Peter into doing the mods...
Those boulders up the back of Little River may just be in for some damage...
GREAT NEWS! Now go make smaller rocks!
(it's a little bit unnerving that if you'd gone to jail over the whole mess, you'd still be making big rocks into small rocks, but from about a meter away)
22 November 2007, 02:24
EdmondI did shoot some rocks, it really makes them into small stones.
06 December 2007, 02:38
Sambar 9.3quote:
Originally posted by PC:
Collins,
thankyou for your pics and help thus far, I hope the gun does not take the full 12 months to arrive and I hope there are no legal laws bought in to screw us over
Keep your fingers crossed. The first thing Rudd did on being sworn in, was to close ANZAC range.
It's only 3 weeks to the projected delivery date, maybe you should apply for you permit?
Cheers, Dave.
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06 December 2007, 13:02
PCANZAC Range is that Little River ??
06 December 2007, 16:04
Sambar 9.3Malabar, in Sydney...
Cheers, Dave.
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07 March 2008, 02:47
Sambar 9.3Missed out again! Not enough came in to fill the orders!
Cheers, Dave.
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