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Schuetzenmiester Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 6707 Location: Cool Wet Side of WA Joined: Apr 27^th, 2008	Re: 50 BMG single shot cast bullet /blackpowder load? Reply #15 - Apr 2^nd, 2018 at 1:52am	Print Post
	You beat me to it LD1, Definitely a "Hold my beer, watch this" moment

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Schuetzenmiester Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 6707 Location: Cool Wet Side of WA Joined: Apr 27^th, 2008	Re: 50 BMG single shot cast bullet /blackpowder load? Reply #16 - Apr 2^nd, 2018 at 1:54am	Print Post
	frnkeore wrote on Apr 1^st, 2018 at 7:22pm: oneatatime wrote on Apr 1^st, 2018 at 2:38pm: Probably comparable to an antique 8 bore rifle. As a one shot, shoulder held, shooter of a 16lb, 8 bore double, I can tell you that if the 50 BMG holds 300 gr, it would be close in recoil. The 8 bore load is 250 gr BP with a 1080 gr bullet. I survived it but, never again!! Frank Frank, You might have been a world class offhand shooter if you hadn't done that

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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7659 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: 50 BMG single shot cast bullet /blackpowder load? Reply #17 - Apr 2^nd, 2018 at 3:14am	Print Post
	Yes Bob, I've been looking for a excuse for being a bad OH shooter and you just gave it to me That may have been the last time I hit where I aimed OH. Thank you, Bob Frank

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John Boy Ex Member	Re: 50 BMG single shot cast bullet /blackpowder load? Reply #18 - Apr 2^nd, 2018 at 8:48am	Print Post
	Quote: It's the CBE mold I have so I'm stuck with it Smiley.its length is close to the ball ammo.ill give it a go in a couple weeks.the gun is a Barrett 99 single shot and very heavy. OK Cba - here's the deal: * A video of your shoot is MOST deserving to the forum members What distance do you plan to shoot this behemoth? And don't say 50 yds!


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Hayface Full Member Offline Posts: 249 Joined: Mar 20^th, 2015	Re: 50 BMG single shot cast bullet /blackpowder load? Reply #19 - Apr 2^nd, 2018 at 8:59am	Print Post
	Now that I'm old enough to know not to tempt my aging carcass into showing me what else can go wrong, I've lost any desire to fire such monster loads that will guarantee enough recoil to scramble snot. But, I'll stand right there and watch as someone else gives it a try. However, I do believe this will be one of those unforgettable, but regretable lifetime lessons that occur at the speed of pain. To be old and wise one must first be young and foolish. How did any of us make it this far? Hayface


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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 18057 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: 50 BMG single shot cast bullet /blackpowder load? Reply #20 - Apr 2^nd, 2018 at 11:14am	Print Post
	I can't emphasize how much I want to see this video!

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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7659 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: 50 BMG single shot cast bullet /blackpowder load? Reply #21 - Apr 2^nd, 2018 at 11:16am	Print Post
	Does anyone remember the old (50's early 60's) big game animal show hosted by a big game hunter named Marlin something? I loved that show! I remember a episode where a guy wanted to shoot a 600 Nitro Express. He fired it in the sitting position and rolled head over heels. I've never forgot that after at least 60 years. Shooting can be fun to watch Frank

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Bill Lawrence Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1037 Joined: Mar 17^th, 2014	Re: 50 BMG single shot cast bullet /blackpowder load? Reply #22 - Apr 2^nd, 2018 at 11:24am	Print Post
	Never saw that episode - nuts - but if I remember correctly the show's host was Marlin Perkins. Bill Lawrence
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calledflyer Frequent Elocutionist Online Posts: 3974 Joined: Mar 9^th, 2015	Re: 50 BMG single shot cast bullet /blackpowder load? Reply #23 - Apr 2^nd, 2018 at 11:42am	Print Post
	Just think, CBA, if you really do breech seat that round, you'll be able to get even more BP into the load. I don't care what distance you set up for, just aim the camera at the shooter. OOOH, I can't wait for the film!


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oneatatime Frequent Elocutionist Online Posts: 4473 Location: Rocky Mountains Joined: Oct 30^th, 2011	Re: 50 BMG single shot cast bullet /blackpowder load? Reply #24 - Apr 2^nd, 2018 at 11:52am	Print Post
	Guys, the Barrett is designed to shoot 750 to 800 grain bullets at 2700-2800 fps and guys do it all the time. A 980 grain bullet at 1350-1450 fps is nothing. The momentum of the BP load is only about 60% of the WP load. Remember a 10 gauge Magnum load is over 1000 grains at 1200 fps.


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JLouis Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 10625 Joined: Apr 8^th, 2009	Re: 50 BMG single shot cast bullet /blackpowder load? Reply #25 - Apr 2^nd, 2018 at 12:01pm	Print Post
	Well it sure would make hitting the 10 ring on the CBA target quite a bit easier and should up the X count as well. JLouis

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Cbashooter Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1631 Location: Eastern Wa. Joined: Mar 31^st, 2018	Re: 50 BMG single shot cast bullet /blackpowder load? Reply #26 - Apr 2^nd, 2018 at 12:10pm	Print Post
	JLouis wrote on Apr 2^nd, 2018 at 12:01pm: Well it sure would make hitting the 10 ring on the CBA target quite a bit easier and should up the X count as well. JLouis At a hundred yards it would probably catch the Target on fire


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art_ruggiero Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1222 Location: CT Joined: Dec 14^th, 2008	Re: 50 BMG single shot cast bullet /blackpowder load? Reply #27 - Apr 2^nd, 2018 at 1:57pm	Print Post
	would make an interesting pistol single shot of course art


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calledflyer Frequent Elocutionist Online Posts: 3974 Joined: Mar 9^th, 2015	Re: 50 BMG single shot cast bullet /blackpowder load? Reply #28 - Apr 2^nd, 2018 at 2:39pm	Print Post
	I'm not concerned for the rifle's sake- it's the shooter I want to observe. I'd help load if I were there, operate the camera, too.


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Schuetzenmiester Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 6707 Location: Cool Wet Side of WA Joined: Apr 27^th, 2008	Re: 50 BMG single shot cast bullet /blackpowder load? Reply #29 - Apr 2^nd, 2018 at 2:48pm	Print Post
	Frank, I remember Marlin Perkins. I don't remember much about it and not that. A few years ago there was a dangerous game hunting show. The shot a few lions, elephants and cape buffalo. The one I recall was a guy kneeling down shooting a charging lion with a double rifle. The lion kept coming after the first shot. I collapsed on the second shot and slid to a stop tipping the shooter over backwards.

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