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i dont see an email listed

Keep trying, I'm still not mad.

Current market, local laws and specifics. Do you seriously not even bother to read before you reply? I mean, if you just want to troll, then fine. Feel free to head on over to the kitchen and have at it....... Not to mention the market HERE is much different from the market out WEST where the 50 seems to be more popular since they have big game hunts and more open territory for shooting. Yeah, tell me about it. I've seen a few Bohica uppers in that range but they never last. Plus you never know what you get used. Not even sure you can get them new anymore. A friend in KY says he can get new ones, but I don't know from who. I can ask him for info maybe tomorrow.

Is that Rev. Jesse Jackson? I don't think he has a 50 but I could be wrong. http://www.nndb.com/people/365/000024293/ph_revjjacksonjr.jpg

They are not cheapish anymore unfortunately. Most 50 stuff has appreciated in value, and unfortunately when I should have bought years ago, my hesitation is going to cost me probably double but o-well.

The advice is sound. The trolling leaves something to be desired. It comes with the territory. I have conversed on quite a few of the 50 forums, they were all much more receptive than this place. Their overall advice though, was to talk to LOCAL GUN PEOPLE for the specific ins-and-outs of the area. Guess my attempt at that failed by posting here. I never once proclaimed to be an expert. I never said I was a match shooting expert. I never said I was shooting for accuracy, so there is no need for hand loaded match grade ammo or a match grade chamber when a standard chamber with typical off the shelf ammo will suffice. Therefore, your $5 per round argument is moot, especially when $2.50 (ballpark) ammo can be readily found and will shoot just fine for the non-competition shooter.

That's what i've been seeing (Bohica upper), PM me a price you are willing to pay and when/if I see another i'll let you know. I agree on the 50 going the way of the auto too, that's part of the reason I want to replace mine now. I may never get the chance to again. I'd really prefer to have a solid rifle over an AR with a 50 upper, but the true 50 rifles are getting harder and harder to find.

Sorry, i'd shoot my eye out since i've never owned or bought a gun. :lolguy: :gabe:

Well, if you think it is simply "$5 a round" to make big booms, you are also misinformed. Shells can be had MUCH cheaper than that plus shooting long gun is quite challenging and fun. I think many need to go do some reading at the 50 cal shooters association website and stop making assumptions. Wait, what, really? There are multiple sites out there dedicated to 50 shooters? Oh yeah, many didn't even bother to mention any of that, did they? Ironic that i'm the one who is misinformed..... Why would I think that the "CR Gun Crew" might actually have good advice for a fellow member? THAT was my only mistake. Like I said, I really knew better than to make this post but It's also good to know CR will never let me down. Stay classy CR.

LOL @ your reading and comprehension fail...... From the OP: I have owned several guns, most were given to me by family members, inherited or received as gifts. I have never had to purchase a gun online or from out of state. I seriously see why this place has a bad rep. Most people here can't even comprehend the simplest of posts, yet they full on jump in to flame an OP. It sure makes me glad to be a member here. Part of the reason I really hesitated to post this. I'm sure the trolling will start soon enough and this will get locked like 99% of the rest of the threads here. Stay classy CR.

I have 7's in mine set at I think 32, have a set of 8's here ready to go in for extra safety.

Hmm, lower + upper? http://newfrontierarmory.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=245_285&products_id=34089&zenid=f323ee96f6c8e91d20778658e4de7c8f http://akpartskits.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=27&products_id=572

Shit, wal-Mart tunes now? They do sell anything and everything don't they!

Care to translate o crack-masta?

My buddy almost has me convinced to go the AR route. There were a few DPMS 223/556 AR's for around $600, and there's a 50 upper for like $1200. That's essentially two guns for just over my initial target of $1500.

:bangbang:

Got any more info?

Yeah, I've had my eye on a couple of M99's as well. People just spooge over the name and want a mint for them usually. I'm not really concerned with grouping or accuracy. It's just for fun and I know I'm not a sniper, nor do I want to pretend to be one. I just miss the really big booms and blowing stuff to smithereens.

/flamesuit on Ok, Bonus check is in and I've got my flamesuit ready for the "why the hell do you need that" crowd and the "get something else" crowd. Now that's out of the way, I had a .50 and I want to replace it. Brings back memories of shooting with a long lost friend so NOTHING else will be accepted. Now, I know what's out there somewhat and here's where the flamesuit comes in to play. I want a cheap one, simple. Yes, I will shoot it, but I know I won't shoot as much since my shooting buddy is no longer with us. Hence the lower cost preference so I don't feel AS bad about wasting money on a toy for myself. I've never really splurged on myself, but this is my time. Finances are well in order and I have the ability to buy. So, I've run across a few deals online and this is where my questions come into play. I do not like the "AR" style guns, but if the price were right I'd get one. I've run across a Bohica for ~$1600 but the seller hasn't returned my messages. Ran across a Hesse for ~$1800 but the seller doesn't want to ship it. My actual preference is a State Arms, but i'm torn between the Shorty due to the lower cost of $2250 new or the Rebel at $2550? new. The Serbu is well priced as well at $2200, but reviews of earlier models weren't the best. Cliffs on models I've looked into: The used Bohica was my 1st choice due to price since it's close to my (probably unrealistic) target of ~$1500. The Hesse gets horrible reviews online but i've talked to a few actual owners and they don't have any problems at all. Most will cite that most of the complainers don't own a .50 or at least a Hesse and they are spreading rumor, which I tend to believe. The State Arms seems to review very well, but most who get the Shorty upgrade to the Rebel and I'd like to avoid double spending. I haven't gotten much feedback as to why most upgrade though, which is frustrating. Supposedly the Serbu has improved over initial reviews but I'm not sure it's worth the risk. It also comes standard with the shorter barrel like the State Arms Shorty, so after the upgrade cost to the longer barrel I might as well grab the state arms. Barrett, why pay top dollar for the name? If I ran across a miracle sale, sure, otherwise NTY. The LAR Grizzly and Noreen are cheap, but I don't like the style at all. Not even sure I could be swayed by cheap on this one. It would have to be REALLY cheap. Armalite, Bushmaster, Steyer & McMillan isn't bad, but I don't like that style or price. If one was found cheap I could be swayed but still. I like the Robar but the price is up there. Not sure about the Safety Harbor Firearms model, seems to be the same class as the Serbu to me but I'm not sure. I haven't done much looking on the Vulcan Armament, though the price looks attractive. Now, part 2 of this novel: Anyone have any suggestions and feedback on buying used online? I've never bought a gun, since my first .50 was made from scratch by my friend before he passed. I know that it has to be shipped to an FFL, but i'm looking for someone's actual experience and insight on the whole process. I've skimmed Buds Guns, Armslist, etc. looking for deals and info, but I'm not sure where to look and what to do when I find what I want.

Unless they price it right, which they won't, it'll die like everything else.

Go the Fuck to Sleep, by Adam Mansbach. I plan on getting the hardback and giving one to each of my kids when they turn 18.

ff

http://www.statearms.com/rifles/rebel.php

Mayhaps. :masturboy:

too much hassle already when a plain ls6 is a drop in