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Now on to the range report!


I took the .50 Beowulf out today--I custom built it using a standard Alexander Arms .50 Beo upper and a Palmetto State Armory lower (if these do chew up lowers, I wasn't going to use one of my nice Spike's or PWS!).

Oh and yes, I am currently on crutches from a rock climbing accident, but thank God I can still shoot (about the only outdoor activity I can do right now!)

What I paid:

AA Upper (new) $400
Millenium Brake $100
Samson 15" rail with sling swivel $170
BCM Mod 3 Charging Handle $25

Palmetto lower: $50
Spikes tactical parts kit: $50
Magpul ACS with enhanced buttpad: $115
PWS buffer tube (Normally $150 but had gift certs) $0
Wolf extra power spring $10
Spikes T3 buffer $35
MOE grip and trigger guard $15

Mags: Modified Pmags

Optics: Eotech 552 $300

Report:First off, this rifle is Not enjoyable to shoot. I have reduced the recoil as much as possible and it still will knock you flat. That being said, it is still FUN to shoot because every round feels like the fist of God just smote some poor ******* next to you. It also sounds about as loud as a canon...maybe louder. Being able to see the holes it leaves from 100 yards without magnification is also quite gratifying!

Reliability/Quality: I worked out the bugs in it to where it now functions reliably, but it was not always this way. I have to say that I'm actually very disappointed in AA's poor workmanship, using an AR-15 BCG and not properly staking the gas key. If there was a competitive BCG, I would buy it in a heartbeat.

Accuracy: Using 335 grain Rainier Bullets, I'd have to say this rifle is more than accurate enough to hit any target...Grizzly Bear, Elephant, or if you're a time traveler and love to hunt T-Rex.

Please see the grouping below from sighting in:


I got it tuned in almost perfect, but I'll have to make final adjustments the next range trip.



Impressions?

~SP






[This message has been edited by artifact_collector101010 (edited 4/1/2012 3:13a).]

I have been wondering what those actually shot like. I am not a fan of high power guns neither rifle nor pistol, but I can't help entertaining the notion of one of those every time I see it on the Military Channel.

Those are some awesome prices you are getting on your hardware, who is your supplier, if you don't mind sharing?

I'd suggest using an ace skeleton stock with the 1/2" or thicker pad on the butt. The AA factory muzzle brake also helps.

Most fun you can have with a black rifle.

I'm getting things off arfcom---some of them are part of package deals that I'll sell most parts off and keep the ones I want. For example, I bought a lot of other things with the upper, but sold off everything besides the upper, coming out with a total of $400 invested in it.

It's a hoot to shoot. It's also a head-turner at the range as it definitely doesn't sound like a 5.56...

Where did you get the AA upper for $400? The cheapest I have seen is over $650.

Thanks. Been wanting one for some time.

I got the upper, a .50 Beo mag, a pepper pot brake, and a rail pieces for $500. After selling off those other 3 pieces, the upper came out to be $400. I bought it off ar-15.com and it had never been used. The guy said he never planned to hunt T-rex, so it needed to go.