<<Genesis93>> wrote:The big game version for grapefruit...
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<<Genesis93>> wrote:The big game version for grapefruit...
Some of the regs that ban the 50BMG state ..and it's derivatives
rodgeydodge wrote:God knows why anyone would want a 50BMG rifle - the weight and cost are both prohibitive and the ammo costs a bomb.
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Title_II wrote:If you carry a fun in Australia you will go to jail.
rodgeydodge wrote: God knows why anyone would want a 50BMG rifle.....
rodgeydodge wrote:There are plenty of big calibre rifles available in Australia.
God knows why anyone would want a 50BMG rifle - the weight and cost are both prohibitive and the ammo costs a bomb.
Some big calibres available include 375 Holland and Holland, 458 Winchester Magnum, 470 Weatherby Magnum (if you like pain), 416 Rigby and so on.
None are of any use for the hunter in Australia, unless you come across Tyrannosaurus Pig.
Maybe the 375 and the 458 for Buffalo in NT.
The other problem you will have is getting permission to use them at a registered range. I know the 338 Lapua can't be used on any range I am aware of.
SSAA has a "Big Game" match and guys bring big stuff to that - 470 Nitro plus, so maybe there.
A 30 calibre rifle will be an accurate shoot and if used for hunting, will bring down anything you are likely to meet out there.
bentaz wrote:rodgeydodge wrote:There are plenty of big calibre rifles available in Australia.
God knows why anyone would want a 50BMG rifle - the weight and cost are both prohibitive and the ammo costs a bomb.
Some big calibres available include 375 Holland and Holland, 458 Winchester Magnum, 470 Weatherby Magnum (if you like pain), 416 Rigby and so on.
None are of any use for the hunter in Australia, unless you come across Tyrannosaurus Pig.
Maybe the 375 and the 458 for Buffalo in NT.
The other problem you will have is getting permission to use them at a registered range. I know the 338 Lapua can't be used on any range I am aware of.
SSAA has a "Big Game" match and guys bring big stuff to that - 470 Nitro plus, so maybe there.
A 30 calibre rifle will be an accurate shoot and if used for hunting, will bring down anything you are likely to meet out there.
Ive seen some pretty big rabbits, some of them were a fair way off too!
colinbentley wrote:I was at the Mildura range at Cardross on Monday, which is a SSAA range, and there was a shooter there with a 50mm.I was several benches away but even with ear protection the noise was horrendous. He was shooting 600 metres. he told me a round cost about $10......ouch !I guess if you're preparing for world war 3 then this is a perfect calibre. But the cost of ammo is a bit rich for my blood.
colinbentley wrote:I was at the Mildura range at Cardross on Monday, which is a SSAA range, and there was a shooter there with a 50mm.I was several benches away but even with ear protection the noise was horrendous. He was shooting 600 metres. he told me a round cost about $10......ouch !I guess if you're preparing for world war 3 then this is a perfect calibre. But the cost of ammo is a bit rich for my blood.
Bigtravoz wrote:There's way too much incorrect information in this thread. People need to look harder at the facts before posting. Maybe even look into your states laws. Most ranges are restricted to 8mm as the maximum caliber and around 4500 ftlbs of energy due to legislation however there are ranges out there (I believe Warracknabeal may be one) where a 50 cal is approved. This said however there are plenty of 50 Cals out there that have been obtained without the millions of dollars in legal bills mentioned by an earlier poster. There's actually larger calibers than 50 in black powder and muzzle loaders readily available for general Joe hunter to own for hunting.
brett1868 wrote:Bigtravoz wrote:There's way too much incorrect information in this thread. People need to look harder at the facts before posting. Maybe even look into your states laws. Most ranges are restricted to 8mm as the maximum caliber and around 4500 ftlbs of energy due to legislation however there are ranges out there (I believe Warracknabeal may be one) where a 50 cal is approved. This said however there are plenty of 50 Cals out there that have been obtained without the millions of dollars in legal bills mentioned by an earlier poster. There's actually larger calibers than 50 in black powder and muzzle loaders readily available for general Joe hunter to own for hunting.
Warracknabeal is 50Cal approved as I'll be shooting in the FCSA 1000yd competition in a couple weeks. Cadross on the outskirts of Mildura is also approved along with a range in W.A that I can't recall the name of. NSW will be getting a range approved soon, should have been this year but factors outside the control of the organisers have delayed getting approvals. In NSW anyone with a Cat B license can go purchase a 50BMG over the in a few shops without drama and prices start around the $5k mark, In VIC I believe you need to be a member of an approved club such as the LRSC at Mildura for some time and complete a number of supervised shoots prior to getting approval to purchase.
If you're around Warracknabeal Saturday 7th October, drop by the range and check out the 50's. I think all slots have been filled so there's definitely a big interest in the caliber and it continues to grow each competition I attend.