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Post by rightwinger on Aug 30, 2012 9:18:48 GMT -5
The new Guns & Ammo has an article about a new Cartridge called the 50 B&M Alaskan. It looks basically like the 500 Martin.
This gives new potential to the BFR for those who just have to have something even bigger than we can handle. The ease of doing a conversion of this nature which Lee pointed out years ago has new life with RCBS dies available already
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Post by whitworth on Aug 30, 2012 9:37:08 GMT -5
The new Guns & Ammo has an article about a new Cartridge called the 50 B&M Alaskan. It looks basically like the 500 Martin. This gives new potential to the BFR for those who just have to have something even bigger than we can handle. The ease of doing a conversion of this nature which Lee pointed out years ago has new life with RCBS dies available already Owning a revolver in .50 Alaskan, I have to ask why? Trust me when I say that it is simply too much. It can be shot, perhaps even mastered, but you can't divert even one iota of your attention away from it when shooting or it will bite you back. It is a novelty at best. |
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Post by robl on Aug 30, 2012 9:54:34 GMT -5
...cause folks are terrified of brown bears and seek solace in big guns...never mind all the bears killed with factory 45acp, 45 Colt, 9mmfmjs and 357s.... not to mention plain vanilla 44 mags...
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Post by Lee Martin on Aug 30, 2012 10:01:06 GMT -5
I agree. It can be download but if that's the plan you're better off with a 500 Max. Some people like me enjoy working with big recoil. The whole mind over matter angle. But practically speaking it's too much for a revolver. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" |
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Post by rightwinger on Aug 30, 2012 10:19:36 GMT -5
Oh, I agree. Too much for a handgun. But interesting never the less
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Post by whitworth on Aug 30, 2012 10:28:31 GMT -5
Oh, I agree. Too much for a handgun. But interesting never the less No doubt! |
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Post by stevemb on Aug 30, 2012 10:52:57 GMT -5
I'm thinkin', (it only hurt a bit)when Lee says its too much.....I'm not buying one. stevemb
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Post by cable on Aug 30, 2012 11:26:20 GMT -5
I'm thinkin', (it only hurt a bit)when Lee says its too much.....I'm not buying one. stevemb you are SO right! i usually carry a hot/very warmish loaded 45 colt [ ruger, reederized, stainless, gunfighter grip etc ] or a 44 mag [ most often S&W 329PD ] and though i have a 454, i havent even taken it on the last two major flyin hunts. only time i had to use a handgun for defense against an animal, it was the above mentioned 45 colt. did the job fine. i think the bigger bores are very interesting, but i am too old and hands are too arthritic and damaged, to enjoy them now. |
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Post by AxeHandle on Aug 30, 2012 12:10:47 GMT -5
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Post by stevemb on Aug 30, 2012 12:17:35 GMT -5
My only shots fired in defense of life, have been to whack rattlers too close to habitation. Did come of age in a drainage where the state of Pa dumped their "bad bears". Never, thankfully, had to shoot one. I did become quite comfortable packing a SBH at all times. Shots were fired into the air, then into the ground. So far, never into the bear. Big dark growly thing were a common experience. It taught me to cuss like a sailor and chunk rocks like a pro. Everbody went home with their whole hide. YMMV. stevemb
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Post by Lee Martin on Aug 30, 2012 12:31:26 GMT -5
Most folks won't become proficient enough at these recoil levels to take game. Breathing, sight hold, and trigger squeeze take a back-seat to preparing yourself for "the ride". Not saying it can't be done, but these cannons are way over the top at full throttle. Downloaded they can become manageable, but that defeats the purpose, right? Hell, a reduced 50 AK puts you into 500 Max territory (and that can be done on a much smaller platform). Whit posted this video of me shooting his a while back (525's @ 1,600 fps):  Notice how I'm leaning into the gun and my forearms are flexed? I jokingly said it wasn't that bad, but trust me.....it comes back fast and hard. I'm fighting to hold the gun down in this clip. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" |
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Post by gjn on Aug 30, 2012 13:36:03 GMT -5
"cause folks are terrified of brown bears and seek solace in big guns"
Personally I would prefer to deal with the bear than shoot a 50 B&M Alaskan.
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Post by crazyhorse on Aug 30, 2012 15:52:24 GMT -5
I want a 50 Alaskan but I want it in a levergun.
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Post by Lee Martin on Aug 30, 2012 16:01:26 GMT -5
I want a 50 Alaskan but I want it in a levergun. Wise man. I'm currently building one on a Siamese Mauser action:   It's a great rifle round and a proven stopper. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" |
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Post by bigbores on Aug 30, 2012 16:38:51 GMT -5
The new Guns & Ammo has an article about a new Cartridge called the 50 B&M Alaskan. It looks basically like the 500 Martin. This gives new potential to the BFR for those who just have to have something even bigger than we can handle. The ease of doing a conversion of this nature which Lee pointed out years ago has new life with RCBS dies available already Owning a revolver in .50 Alaskan, I have to ask why? Trust me when I say that it is simply too much. It can be shot, perhaps even mastered, but you can't divert even one iota of your attention away from it when shooting or it will bite you back. It is a novelty at best. Why?.... I can ans that with 2 words. "Killer Bunny's"! www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcxKIJTb3Hg |
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