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Posted: 6/9/2011 3:06:23 AM EDT

Hey all I just got into the 50bmg game yesterday, I traded off a ATV I never use any more and got a .50BMG Bohica MKIII, bassicly a 50bmg upper that mounts to a standard AR15 lower. I know its not a Barrett but it is what it is, my question is about the ammo. With the trade I was given 25 rounds of ammo, 10 have a black tip 15 have a silver tip. now correct me if im wrong but black tip means armor piercing and silver is armor piercing tracer right? If thats the case I'm just gonna stash these bad boys away until Z-day and get some standard FMJs to shoot off

heres a few pics

Posted: 6/9/2011 5:18:01 AM EDT

[#1]

The silver tipped ones are just armor piercing incendiary, if it had red and silver it would be APIT.

From the looks of it, your ammo is reloads of some type so be sure that you trust it or pulll them apart and reload them yourself. First rule of reloads is to never shoot someone elses reloads unless you were present when they were loaded. Just remember that your head is sitting next to what amounts to a grenade and if it goes off the results won't be pretty. So err on the side of caution and you'll live to shoot another day.

Posted: 6/9/2011 5:40:42 AM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
The silver tipped ones are just armor piercing incendiary, if it had red and silver it would be APIT.

From the looks of it, your ammo is reloads of some type so be sure that you trust it or pulll them apart and reload them yourself. First rule of reloads is to never shoot someone elses reloads unless you were present when they were loaded. Just remember that your head is sitting next to what amounts to a grenade and if it goes off the results won't be pretty. So err on the side of caution and you'll live to shoot another day.

Ok so the next question is are armor piercing rounds legal to own?

Posted: 6/9/2011 7:04:09 AM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:

Quoted:
The silver tipped ones are just armor piercing incendiary, if it had red and silver it would be APIT.

From the looks of it, your ammo is reloads of some type so be sure that you trust it or pulll them apart and reload them yourself. First rule of reloads is to never shoot someone elses reloads unless you were present when they were loaded. Just remember that your head is sitting next to what amounts to a grenade and if it goes off the results won't be pretty. So err on the side of caution and you'll live to shoot another day.

Ok so the next question is are armor piercing rounds legal to own?

all depends on the state
but YES in most states they are

Posted: 6/9/2011 7:10:54 AM EDT

[#4]

They should be but check with someone that lives in your State, the worst question is will the range allow you to shoot them at their targets. Most ranges frown on 50 BMG rounds because they're all steel core if they're surplus and will go through mild steel, even 50 BMG ball has a steel core that will rip right through steel targets. The API is another issue also as there's the chance for fires getting started from the incendiary mixture.

It gives 50 BMG shooters a bad name when we just show up and start shooting at the ranges targets and ruin them, match rounds like AMAX and brass solids just leave a big splat mark on steel and wont pass through. For best results, call your local range and see how they feel about 50 BMG's and what type of ammo they'll let you shoot at their targets.

Posted: 6/9/2011 8:52:34 AM EDT

[#5]

Only range I can shoot at here is an outdoor range targets are the ones you bring and thr back stop is a 50 foot tall sand bank, and it not managed so no one really to stop you from shooting

Posted: 6/9/2011 3:13:10 PM EDT

[#6]

The brass casings on the Black Tip AP rounds looks really funky. Anyone else noticed it or is it my tired eyes distorting my comprehension of what I am looking at?
BTW, congrats on your new toy!

Posted: 6/9/2011 3:58:01 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
The brass casings on the Black Tip AP rounds looks really funky. Anyone else noticed it or is it my tired eyes distorting my comprehension of what I am looking at?
BTW, congrats on your new toy!

I was wondering the same thing but it looks like it may just be fingerprint smudges.

Posted: 6/9/2011 5:34:13 PM EDT

[#8]

Xringlover,

good call. I went back up and looked at the picture. Your right, from what I think I am seeing. Looks like someone tried to anneal the cases and started to melt the case. Look at how black those necks are. And the brass below the shoulder to about half of the way down look like it has been slagged. If those cases are actually not smooth, but bubblely. I would break down the projectile and case. Save projectile and pitch the rest (powder, case and primer).

Posted: 6/9/2011 6:26:19 PM EDT

[#9]

i have to admit those are some scarey looking cases from that picture

Posted: 6/9/2011 7:00:48 PM EDT

[#10]

On those black-tips; is the cannalure supposed to be that far out of the case mouth? Thought the cannalure should be right at the mouth?

Posted: 6/10/2011 10:03:31 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
The brass casings on the Black Tip AP rounds looks really funky. Anyone else noticed it or is it my tired eyes distorting my comprehension of what I am looking at?
BTW, congrats on your new toy!

First thing I noticed too... looks like somebody loaded those cases with a hammer...

Like the OP, I too need some help with ammo... I can't stop loading these empty brass!

- Clint

Posted: 6/11/2011 6:29:30 AM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:

Quoted:
The brass casings on the Black Tip AP rounds looks really funky. Anyone else noticed it or is it my tired eyes distorting my comprehension of what I am looking at?
BTW, congrats on your new toy!

First thing I noticed too... looks like somebody loaded those cases with a hammer...

Like the OP, I too need some help with ammo... I can't stop loading these empty brass!

http://i56.tinypic.com/25516hs.jpg

- Clint

Someone has way to much time and money on their hands. But I do like!!

Posted: 6/12/2011 6:48:40 AM EDT

[#13]

I just put some up for sale on EE

Posted: 6/12/2011 7:11:02 AM EDT

[#14]

You will find that CBC and Winchester brass will usually function better in your Bohica. I shoot a lot of API rounds and those were pulled from Government stock the same as mine. The Black tip have me worried. I've had a 30" Bohica for 2.5 years now and love it. Just watch your back stop with thosoe API rounds.

Posted: 6/12/2011 7:49:32 AM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:

Quoted:
The brass casings on the Black Tip AP rounds looks really funky. Anyone else noticed it or is it my tired eyes distorting my comprehension of what I am looking at?
BTW, congrats on your new toy!

First thing I noticed too... looks like somebody loaded those cases with a hammer...

Like the OP, I too need some help with ammo... I can't stop loading these empty brass!

http://i56.tinypic.com/25516hs.jpg

- Clint

Very nice! Very Nice!

Posted: 6/17/2011 1:55:06 PM EDT

[#16]

stop loading it and start shooting it!!!

post some video

Posted: 6/17/2011 2:17:50 PM EDT

[#17]

So glad I scored all that LC AP at .85 cents a round in the early 90's. What an investment if I decided to sell my .50s

Posted: 6/17/2011 9:13:47 PM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:
stop loading it and start shooting it!!!

post some video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApcJjgQ-hl4

- Clint

Posted: 6/18/2011 11:59:35 AM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:
So glad I scored all that LC AP at .85 cents a round in the early 90's. What an investment if I decided to sell my .50s

Pics??

A 50 BMG ammo fort would be

Posted: 10/2/2011 1:37:30 PM EDT

[#20]

Quoted:
Only range I can shoot at here is an outdoor range targets are the ones you bring and thr back stop is a 50 foot tall sand bank, and it not managed so no one really to stop you from shooting

Evile you have any info for another range in FL ??? besides manatee gun club for shooting a 50cal.

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