I've decided instead of buying one, i'm gona build it from scratch. This won't be a target gun, just a plinker. I've been having problems finding an action. Mcmillian and Bat both have one for over $2k. Any other company's making action specifically for the 50 Bmg? I don't mind spending the money, just want to see all my choices. Single shot version is more than good enough for me.
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50 BMG Action Choices
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BobB
Cast Iron
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I built a Maddi Griffen clone with lots of enhancements. Wasnt to difficult to do, but you need a dividing head.
a couple pics...
Its a single shot shell holder design. Its very accurate.
a couple pics...
Its a single shot shell holder design. Its very accurate.
BobB
Cast Iron
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Do a search for:
Bill Holmes
Maddi Griffen
Big Fifty
and see what you come up with.
Bill Holmes
Maddi Griffen
Big Fifty
and see what you come up with.
Dave Haven
Cast Iron
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Build it from scratch? That's what I did. The action and the stock, anyway.
The only Haven Mark II action in existence.
Here are some photos of the rifle and bolt compared to my SAKO .338 Win. Mag. and its bolt.
The only Haven Mark II action in existence.
Here are some photos of the rifle and bolt compared to my SAKO .338 Win. Mag. and its bolt.
wesg
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EDM Arms, and RPA are two others I know of. I think Armalite sells bare actions too.
willbird
Banned
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Do you have blueprints Dave 
??
Did you do some math on the shear strength of your locking lugs ??
That is a nice looking rig tho, I'd like to see more detailed pics of the bolt and the action.
Bill
??Did you do some math on the shear strength of your locking lugs ??
That is a nice looking rig tho, I'd like to see more detailed pics of the bolt and the action.
Bill
Joe D Grinder
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Are "from scratch" actions legal to build? I thought that was the only part that had to be numbered......Joe
kilroyjones
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A quick and simple answer...If you can legally own a firearm, then you can build a gun from scratch. There are a few details.
You can not build a firearms for resale. To build and then sell the guns you need a manufacturing license. It is possible to sale a homebuilt gun, but I don't know the whole legal process.
The firearm must be legal under federal, state and local laws.
There are several web sites for people building guns from scratch. Everything from semi-auto AKs to 50 bmg. KJ
You can not build a firearms for resale. To build and then sell the guns you need a manufacturing license. It is possible to sale a homebuilt gun, but I don't know the whole legal process.
The firearm must be legal under federal, state and local laws.
There are several web sites for people building guns from scratch. Everything from semi-auto AKs to 50 bmg. KJ
Dave Haven
Cast Iron
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Yup. Provided they are not made with the intention of selling them. kilroyjones has pretty much covered the legalities.
As I understand it, you can sell a home-built (non NFA) firearm to a dealer or a resident of your state of residence. Why anyone would sell a home-built firearm is beyond my comprehension.
It must have a serial number if you sell it. No. I'm lazy. I didn't bother to document my project.Do you have blueprints Dave
No. Just scaled - up the locking lugs of a Remington 788 in .308 and moved them up to the FRONT of the bolt - where they SHOULD be.
Thank you, sir. I'll take some more photos and post them when I get a chance.
Joe D Grinder
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Thanks for clearing up the legalities. Now, where did I leave that chunk of .45 barrell?.....Joe
Build your own! I just finished mine! I will post pics if someone can tell me how! Or you can email me at [email protected], and I can send you some!
Dave Haven
Cast Iron
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That's some very nice work, Gary!
Dave Haven
Cast Iron
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Thanks!
Nah. Just felt like doin' it that way.
The last time I saw a lug configuration like that it was on the outside of a barrel extension on a quick change barrel.
I notice that you also have some really nice helical cuts on the outside of the bolt body.
What machinery did you use to make the bolt?
Seriously cool.
I notice that you also have some really nice helical cuts on the outside of the bolt body.
What machinery did you use to make the bolt?
Seriously cool.
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