50bmg, 416 barret.....

[brett1868]

Harb has a Steyr HS50 M1 which has an awesome brake on it which reduces recoil to something akin to a .308, I had one and sent it back to Winchester and got my money back due to quality control issues. The "Bench" we use up the farm was made from the end section of the comb off a combine harvester. It was the right shape and made of steel so we welded 3 legs and a bit of a frame on it, the "seat" is a 20L drum with a towel on it. This isn't the best or most comfortable setup for the bigger guns but it's what we have till I build a concrete bench. The DTA is substantially lighter then the Steyr and has a much smaller brake, I have shot it standing a few times, even managed to hit a giant bunny but it'll knock you on your a$$ if you're not leaning into it
As for accuracy, a DTA using factory ammunition scored a better 600m group then a Steyr running reloads at the LRSC comp last Aug. That says a lot about both the rifle and the shooter, will be interesting to see how well he does with a tuned load. This April's FCSA comp I'll take the Tac-50 again along with "Project50" and lodge a score in 2 classes providing I can get a reasonable load developed for the new gun and the barrels been properly "Broken in".

[brett1868]

And Apollo...time permitting I'll endeavour to call in on my way home from Mildura so maybe start buttering up the neighbours and handing out free ear plugs

[bigfellascott]

Steyr thanks for that Brett been a while since I used the loudenboomer

You should go real well in the next shoot - no doubt plenty will show up to try and win the trip to the US.

GOOD LUCK WITH IT ALL MATE

[brett1868]

Steyr thanks for that Brett been a while since I used the loudenboomer

You should go real well in the next shoot - no doubt plenty will show up to try and win the trip to the US.

GOOD LUCK WITH IT ALL MATE

What's this trip to the U.S thing? Seen you mentioned it a few times but didn't think to ask you about it. No mention of any trip on the lrsc website or Facebook page, when it comes to marketing / advertising the boys down there need to really step up their game.

My U.S trip is looking more and more unlikely due to time running out to get the rifle finished and finding a load. Spent up huge on CE 798gr projectiles and 3 cases of 750gr AMAX's in readiness. Export permits, accommodation and the logistics of getting the big gun to the U.S means a couple months minimum lead time with the cut off approaching rapidly. I'll stir the smith up now and see where the stocks at cause it was scheduled to ship 10 days ago.

[bigfellascott]

Michelle mentioned something about a comp coming up and the winner gets a paid trip over to some comp over there (I think that's right).

[Sam45]

OMG they kick like a donkey getting kicked in the head....That's insane. Knowing my luck shooting one of those cannons, I would receive a scope kiss PMSL. Your not a small lad and they were rockin you

Has happened.....and I've got speciality "Weatherby" approved eyebrow Band-Aids in the console

63kg 70+ yr old mate having a go, he wanted to stop after the first shot but not wanting to be a pussy he man'd up for a 2nd go. Thus by securing his Platinum Mancard for life.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8HFqSaZW5g

Ah yep, the kiss of recoil! Yep one shot is just not enough. Still though, darn powerful

[brett1868]

Ah yep, the kiss of recoil! Yep one shot is just not enough. Still though, darn powerful

What some refer to as recoil, I consider it foreplay

[<<Genesis93>>]

Ah yep, the kiss of recoil! Yep one shot is just not enough. Still though, darn powerful

What some refer to as recoil, I consider it foreplay

THANKS.
I now have this image of you sitting back, naked, caressing your...... gun....

[Heckler303]

And that is why we have the term 'ammosexual' genesis

[<<Genesis93>>]

So Brett identifies as ammosexual??
Dont assume his gender...

anyhoo, 50cal is passe .............

[brett1868]

The next project is on the boards pending the greenlight from Governor General's department. It'll make almost every bolt-action rifle in the country its bitch

[<<Genesis93>>]

So you've finally gone the Vulcan??

[brett1868]

So you've finally gone the Vulcan??

Well....it's based on 20mm Vulcan brass No secret that I've lusted after the Anzio 20/50 for several years now. I've received the greenlight from the NSW registry to import as a standard Cat B and now I'm waiting on confirmation from GG's dept. to approve the import cause state approval means nothing at the federal level. Actually chased up border force yesterday and waiting for my contact there to get back to me with a status. All going good with approvals I'll get the dies / brass sorted while waiting for it to be built / shipped.
Failing approvals I'll just build a 375 wildcat on a necked down 416 Barrett case