RiverRider
Handloader
- Dec 9, 2008
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So, yeah...I somehow found myself in the middle of building an AR15 lower. I guess that's the danger of having a few extra parts on hand---it can quickly get out of hand!
Anyway, I've been looking around at completed upper receivers. At first I had given no thought to an alternative to the .223/5.56, but I've come to realize there are a few options.
I have NO interest in the .300 AAC or Whisper, and almost as little interest in the 6.8 SPC. But when I realized I could build something in .50 Beowulf, my lil ol' heart went "pitter-patter" and I've been intrigued with the idea. The idea of ambushing that group of fifteen or so hogs that has been eating most of my corn with such a thumper is VERY highly appealing!
So, I'd like the benefit of any real-world experience any of you fellows might have with this cartridge in an AR15 platform, positive or negative. Any suggestions or ideas are most welcome!
Anyway, I've been looking around at completed upper receivers. At first I had given no thought to an alternative to the .223/5.56, but I've come to realize there are a few options.
I have NO interest in the .300 AAC or Whisper, and almost as little interest in the 6.8 SPC. But when I realized I could build something in .50 Beowulf, my lil ol' heart went "pitter-patter" and I've been intrigued with the idea. The idea of ambushing that group of fifteen or so hogs that has been eating most of my corn with such a thumper is VERY highly appealing!
So, I'd like the benefit of any real-world experience any of you fellows might have with this cartridge in an AR15 platform, positive or negative. Any suggestions or ideas are most welcome!