I am seriously considering one of these, opinions?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - I am seriously considering one of these, opinions?

Posted: 1/26/2002 8:35:15 AM EDT

Just thinking about my tax refund and where I want to put it. Just wondered what the opinions are towards these.

[img]http://www.1919a4.com/ferret50/images/ferret50.jpg[/img]

[url]http://www.1919a4.com/ferret50/[/url]

Posted: 1/26/2002 8:44:04 AM EDT

[#1]

I wish I could afford one, let alone afford to shoot it much.

Posted: 1/26/2002 8:49:42 AM EDT

[#2]

Those look awfully expensive. Have you considered Birdman's kit, it's very cheap?

Posted: 1/26/2002 8:55:39 AM EDT

[#3]

Hey, I was looking at one of those and decided to go with the Tromix .458 SOCOM and it is awesome!! You can reload for it fairly cheap and Corbon factory loads for it as well!! take a look at [url]www.teppojutsu.com[/url] Marty there is a good guy and very informative of the .458 upper and you can use your normal AR15 lower, and your hi-cap mags!

[beer]

Posted: 1/26/2002 6:23:21 PM EDT

[#4]

marvl..... The Birdman kit? LMAO [;D]

HighlandMac..... Actually I have an itch that only a .50 BMG is gonna scratch. This looks to be a decent built upper and right now the price is right if I order here [url]http://www.1919a4.com/ferret50/[/url]

Posted: 1/26/2002 6:31:20 PM EDT

[#5]

I will admit at 300yds and beyond it may not be as fun with a .458 SOCOM but up close it is a blast!! My rationale was I could get the .458 upper for $865 from Tromix and get 300 cases to reload for $120 more and that had me way cheaper and I had ammo when it was all done. Granted I too must have a .50BMG upper, someday.[>(]

[beer]

Posted: 1/26/2002 6:42:46 PM EDT

[#6]

Opinions???????

You really have to ask? Buy two and give me one.[:D]

Posted: 1/26/2002 6:48:12 PM EDT

[#7]

AMHsix.....yes...just an upper. no background check. no yellow form. cash & carry.

Posted: 1/26/2002 7:24:11 PM EDT

[#8]

I hope I'm being paranoid-but maybe you should get one while you still can?

Posted: 1/26/2002 7:41:33 PM EDT

[#9]

After seeing what happened with Bob Stewart and listening to all the antis beat the war drum against the .50s.......getting it now while the getting is good sounds like a winner.

Posted: 1/26/2002 8:37:57 PM EDT

[#10]

has anyone seen the new heese arms 50 cal ? FAC has them for $1100 but they also have an 80% receiver kit for $700. i wonder how hard it is to complete. This could be the next step for all of you 80% tannery shop boys

Posted: 1/26/2002 8:38:23 PM EDT

[#11]

remember, don't be selfish, if you buy one and bring it here, you have to bring enough for everyone! [:D]

Posted: 1/26/2002 8:42:43 PM EDT

[#12]

HighlandMac..... Actually I have an itch that only a .50 BMG is gonna scratch.

View Quote

LUKE!
....Er....Lumpy, My Son!....Come Over to the
>>DARK<< Side!! Hahahaha!
You can Not Resist the >POWER< of the 50BMG...
Search Your Heart, You Know It's True!
(Insert evil music & Breathing sounds here)
[devil]
Soon all will join Us!

All Your BMG Are belong to Us!

Tall (Darth) Shadow

Posted: 1/26/2002 8:53:57 PM EDT

[#13]

I wondered if I would pull you out of the shadows.

Posted: 1/26/2002 8:59:01 PM EDT

[#14]

Not bad for only $1300,I too am getting the urge to order one.

Posted: 1/26/2002 9:03:44 PM EDT

[#15]

Lumpy,
What is it?

Where can I get some specs on it?

thanks

Posted: 1/26/2002 9:13:58 PM EDT

[#16]

[url]http://www.ferret50.com/[/url]

Posted: 1/26/2002 9:14:47 PM EDT

[#17]

Have you considered a .50 cal upper from Watson's Weapons.

[url]http://www.watsonsweapons.com/[/url]

Posted: 1/26/2002 9:17:08 PM EDT

[#18]

I was looking at the Watsons uppers but I prefer the bolt action rather than the screw in breach.

Posted: 1/26/2002 10:57:21 PM EDT

[#19]

Does that thing beat the crap out of your lower? It looks interesting, but we folks in the PRK cannot risk damaging our lowers as we can't replace them. Perhaps that upper is a good candidate for that DPMS single-shot lower?

Isn't 18" a little short for 50 BMG? I wonder how it would balance with the 36" barrel?

Posted: 1/26/2002 11:01:19 PM EDT

[#20]

I just sent an email to Ferret asking about possible damage to the lower. I will probably get back an answer like......You pays your monies and you takes your chances. Should be interesting to see what they have to say.

Posted: 1/26/2002 11:36:13 PM EDT

[#21]

I know a couple people who have 50 cal uppers for their ar's and they have had no damage to the lower at all.

[img]http://www.ferret50.com/graphics/ferret50_promo_pics/ssferret50.jpg[/img]

Ferret with 29" Lothar Walther barrel

Posted: 1/27/2002 4:04:10 PM EDT

[#22]

Thanks, that is encouraging news!

Posted: 1/27/2002 4:08:45 PM EDT

[#23]

My opinion? "If it's .50 It's nifty."

--------
Jumping up and down like a stockbroker in NYC, "BUY! BUY! BUY!"

Posted: 1/27/2002 4:32:41 PM EDT

[#24]

OMG!!!!!!!! THATS ONE OF THOSE SNIPER RIFLES THAT WILL SHOOT TWO MILES!!!!!! THE ONES THAT ARE EASIER TO GET THAN HANDGUNS!!!!! I SEE ITS THE CONVERSION KIT FOR AK-47 ASSAULT RIFLES TOO!!!!! WE CANT LET THESE ON THE STREETS!!! WHY MUST WE WAIT FOR A TRADGEDY?!?!?!?![rolleyes]

Cool toy dude, want one myself.

Posted: 1/27/2002 4:49:55 PM EDT

[#25]

Thanks a lot, Lump! Now I have to have one too! Damn - will it ever end???

I hope not!

Posted: 1/27/2002 6:14:05 PM EDT

[#26]

If you're worried about damaging your lower, just pick up one of the Tannery Shop cut-your-own-lowers. You won't have to do all of the work on it, since these .50BMG uppers (disclaimer: my understanding, may be wrong) don't use the buffer. They certainly don't use the mag well or the bolt-hold-open catch. So you just have to drill a few holes (rent an OSI jig for a weekend) and maybe mill out the hammer/trigger/&c cavity.

You could go even simpler than that, actually. A couple of pieces of plate steel, plus a screw-on aluminum trigger housing. . . .

Posted: 1/27/2002 6:57:03 PM EDT

[#27]

Here is what Ferret had to say about the lowers....

The only problem I saw was with the first lower I used. The lower was cast, a
poor one at that. The takedown pins have a groove that can gouge the lower. I
include solid pins to cure this. I do not recommend a cast lower, they are
just too brittle. The lower in my pics, a DPMS single shot lower, is forged
aluminum. I have over 500 rounds through it and it still fits tight. There
are no fractures or points of excessive wear.

I will say that if your lower if forged, you will be ok. If it is cast, or
you don't know, then I wouldn't use it.

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[b]Looks like I will be ordering one of these guys as soon as i decide on the barrel length (18 or36 inch).[/b]

Posted: 1/27/2002 7:29:27 PM EDT

[#28]

Seems like it'd be a lot for those (relatively) small takedown/pivot pins.

Posted: 1/27/2002 7:40:40 PM EDT

[#29]

Definitely a 36" upper. You want all the velocity you can get. Be prepared, the muzzle blast will blow the ears off a brass monkey..

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