Ultralite50 50 BMG upper?

[sluggie24]

Thanks for all the info guys! Originally I wanted a Barret 99 but after buying all the other toys I have this year the funds are not there and I can't see spending that much on something I'm not gonna shoot much. Then I wanted the AR50 untill I held one at my favorite shop. That thing it big and heavy! I don't even think I could fit it in my safe and I don't feel like having to lug that think around!

So I'm down to an inexpensive upper conversion. I know the recoil will be harsh but I was thinking I could always get a better brake for it. I'm also......down the road........planning on getting the AAC Cyclops can for it which from what I read will take quite a bit of recoil out of it and amazingly enough make it hearing safe! So my shoulder will just have to pay the price for a bit.

I did look at the Bohica uppers. Nice! The sad thing is about 6 months ago there were 2 on gunbroker and I was about to grab one but chickened out. I guess I learned my lesson there. The Ultralite seems to be solidly built. I'm gonna do some more research on them online and maybe give them a call.

As far as reloading for them I do reload now but I would have to get another press to do the 50BMG and since I'm not planning on shooting hundreds of rounds per year with it I can't see the point of doing it. I was looking at Sumit for ammo as they seem to have a good rep and offer every load under the sun.

I also found these UltraMag 50 which are a bit more but have left side magazines holding 3 or 5 rds. They look very similar to the single shot but I'm unsure about having a mag sticking out the side or even the quality of the mags they would be using.

[Rick Thorne]

I have always wondered what the recoil of a a$$ kicking 50 would do to a AR15 lower after a few hundred rounds? Elongate the pin holes, stress crack around them or worse?

[itstock]

Originally Posted by Rick Thorne

I have always wondered what the recoil of a a$$ kicking 50 would do to a AR15 lower after a few hundred rounds? Elongate the pin holes, stress crack around them or worse?

There is a decent write up floating around somewhere, but in short, the AR lower holds up 100%.

[sluggie24]

Originally Posted by Rick Thorne

I have always wondered what the recoil of a a$$ kicking 50 would do to a AR15 lower after a few hundred rounds? Elongate the pin holes, stress crack around them or worse?

Because of the design of the AR lower the recoil is transfered straight back to the stock. The pins do not get the recoil that one would think.

[sluggie24]

UPDATE


I did a little reading and decided that the Ultralite50 would be good enough for my purposes so I placed an order today for the 22" version. They said I should see it in less than 6 weeks. I then called my gunstore and had them order the DPMS California single shot lower for me.(no magwell) It is perfect for a 50 upper rifle as it will keep debris out of the action. Now I just need to pick out a good stock with soft padding.

I also found a deal for anyone interested........

Cheaper than dirt has Summit ball, AP and API ammo for only $41 per 10. Not a bad price for quality ammo IMHO. Needless to say I stocked up.

[XD45]

be sure to let us know how it shoots.

while driving to get an ar-50 today, I decided I wanted a serbu.

[sluggie24]

I will post a follow up once I get it together. Now I just have to wait and find a range that will let me shoot it.

[XD45]

Originally Posted by sluggie24

I will post a follow up once I get it together. Now I just have to wait and find a range that will let me shoot it.

From what I understand you can shoot them at the SGL as long as you arent shooting FMJ, so just grind a bit of the tip down to the lead and let'em rock. luckily I have a range that lets me, but I may have to go let'em roar at the SGL some day when its nice and cramped before the first day of the season.

[sluggie24]

Originally Posted by XD45

From what I understand you can shoot them at the SGL as long as you arent shooting FMJ, so just grind a bit of the tip down to the lead and let'em rock. luckily I have a range that lets me, but I may have to go let'em roar at the SGL some day when its nice and cramped before the first day of the season.

Take a video of that for us! I wanna see all the faces!

Tell them you have a squirl problem you need to take care of!