Do I need a .50 Cal? Upcoming .50Cal ban in CA please advise

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Do I need a .50 Cal? Upcoming .50Cal ban in CA please advise

Posted: 9/10/2004 5:14:46 PM EDT

So should I get a .50 before the ban? I am really torn as to what to do. I would like to get the Serbu BFG-50, it's roughly $2100. That would be an awesome weapon, BUT with that cash I could get a Springfield loaded M1A, a Kimber .45, and a Garand. All of which I would love. I can’t decide, of course I would like to get all of them but since money doesn’t flow out of my ass that is out of the question.

What yall think?

Posted: 9/10/2004 5:15:40 PM EDT

[#1]

Yes. Everyone needs one. Get an AR-50 or a Barret Big Shot. But jsut get one dammit

Posted: 9/10/2004 5:16:44 PM EDT

[#2]

I'd say get a .338 Lapua over a .50 cal. Flatter trajectory and you aren't shooting at armor anytime soon anyways.

Posted: 9/10/2004 5:16:57 PM EDT

[#3]

Well if you get one chances are your stuck with it for a while considering it wont be transferable in CA anymore so you got to weigh it all out

Posted: 9/10/2004 5:18:32 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
I'd say get a .338 Lapua over a .50 cal. Flatter trajectory and you aren't shooting at armor anytime soon anyways.

I just cannot disagree with you more. Do whatever you want with your money. But until you own a .50 your collection is very incomplete

Posted: 9/10/2004 5:22:39 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
I'd say get a .338 Lapua over a .50 cal. Flatter trajectory and you aren't shooting at armor anytime soon anyways.

I wouldn't be so sure about that. Never say never...

Posted: 9/10/2004 5:23:41 PM EDT

[#6]

If the ban goes through (either Arnold signs it or just lets it pass by doing nothing) you'll have until Jan 1 to buy one. After that you'll have until April 2006 to register it (unless you want to become a fellon).

After Jan 1 2005 they will be treated exactly like "Assault Weapons" under SB23.

I did a search a little while ago looking for status of the bill and came up with zip. Anyone have any current information if Arnold is going to let it slide or veto it?

Posted: 9/10/2004 5:24:36 PM EDT

[#7]

Don't forget $1 to $3 a shot worth of ammo too.

I'm assuming that you could still buy a .50 BMG upper for your AR.

Posted: 9/10/2004 5:25:17 PM EDT

[#8]

What about a .50 upper

Posted: 9/10/2004 5:36:25 PM EDT

[#9]

Do you own one?
If the answer is No, then the answer is Yes to your original question.

Posted: 9/10/2004 5:38:54 PM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
What about a .50 upper

The law applies to ANYTHING that shoots .50 BMG.

Crap, I guess that will make semi-auto 1919's "Assault Weapons" as well.

Posted: 9/10/2004 5:56:51 PM EDT

[#11]

Buy one while you can. They are sure to be on the next AWB

Posted: 9/10/2004 5:57:30 PM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:
Buy one while you can. They are sure to be on the next AWB

That much is certain.

Posted: 9/10/2004 5:59:18 PM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:
Quoted:
What about a .50 upper

The law applies to ANYTHING that shoots .50 BMG.

Crap, I guess that will make semi-auto 1919's "Assault Weapons" as well.

No just M2's

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Do I need a .50 Cal? Upcoming .50Cal ban in CA please advise

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