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.500 BAAR Mega Xtreme

13253 Views 74 Replies 22 Participants Last post by tbaylor828, Dec 29, 2009

jerrykn

Discussion Starter · Dec 1, 2008

I saw on the 6.8 exteme offering from Tim W, Constructor that a big bore Exteme upper is in the works.
Man I was just dreaming about putting together a big bore AR.

Can you add some more info?
Are you guys going to do an affordable upper like your 6.8 thats coming out?
What is the parent case? I'd like to figuire out what it would take to load this monster.
As a side ? I hear some discussion about bolts not being as strong when they are opened up for larger calibers. Generally without supporting facts but I would like to hear thoughts from you guys with real experience.

Tim W got me all excited with the info on his website--now give all the details.

This is at the top of my want to buy list.

Thanks

Jerry

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constructor

· #2 · Dec 1, 2008

Tim wanted to build a big bore so when I started the AR12 project for my 6.5ARSM and .338 ARSM the 50 BAAR (real .510 bullet) came alive.
I'll let Tim tell you all of the details but it is based on a WSM case at 1.550"
I can't say too much about the AR12 design yet but no need to worry about bolt strength.

marinesg1012

· #3 · Dec 1, 2008

That should stop a bear or anything just about in its tracks....

ArtFWTx

· #4 · Dec 1, 2008

Well if we run into magazine capacity restrictions again... let's see, 10 little rounds, or 10 BIG rounds? Remember the resurgence of the 45acp in handguns after the 10 round capacity laws? This could be good timing for a the 500 BAAR Mega Xtreme.

jasonpeterson

· #5 · Dec 2, 2008

That's going to be a great round!!! Tim if you can give us some more top secret info on the cartridge. Dies, brass, loads? Put me first in line!!!

constructor

· #6 · Dec 2, 2008

jasonpeterson said:
That's going to be a great round!!! Tim if you can give us some more top secret info on the cartridge. Dies, brass, loads? Put me first in line!!!

WSM brass, 300 WSM dies with a S&W .500 seating stem in the 300 WSM die.

Cold

· #7 · Dec 2, 2008

Personal Opinion, I think it needs a name change. BAAR Mega Xtreme sounds like something I'd see on Cartoon Network.

marinesg1012

· #8 · Dec 2, 2008

It needs tactical or Recon or SF or ranger in the title as well....

jasonpeterson

· #9 · Dec 2, 2008

I can't wait to try that out. What kind of muzzle brakes do they make for the big bores? Jason

kvincent

· #10 · Dec 2, 2008

Very exciting and I want one! Tim mentions it takes PRI mags but doesn't say which ones. Does he mean 25 round 6.8 waffle mags? If so, does that mean CProducts mags or regular 5.56 mags will not work? I ask because I will stock up on some PRIs if it's true. I already have a boat load of CProducts 6.8 and USGI type 5.56s. Oh, what the heck, I should just stock up on PRIs anyway... Hehehe

Also, what other rounds fire this .510 bullet? I'm curious about availability.

Kerry (the other Kerry)

ETA: 50 BMG (duh!)

Cold

· #11 · Dec 2, 2008

marinesg1012 said:
It needs tactical or Recon or SF or ranger in the title as well....

I am not saying that is needed, elegance lies in simplicity... the whole KISS principle.

marinesg1012

· #12 · Dec 2, 2008

Cold said:
marinesg1012 said:

It needs tactical or Recon or SF or ranger in the title as well....

Click to expand...

I am not saying that is needed, elegance lies in simplicity... the whole KISS principle.

I should of added a

or a

to the end of that.... I was trying to make fun of the fact all new products has tactical in the name, and say it is being used in iraq by SEALS....

Bimjo

· #13 · Dec 2, 2008

Cold said:
marinesg1012 said:

It needs tactical or Recon or SF or ranger in the title as well....

Click to expand...

I am not saying that is needed, elegance lies in simplicity... the whole KISS principle.

Something like .500 Splat? :wink:

marinesg1012

· #14 · Dec 2, 2008

Or the 510 split

constructor

· #15 · Dec 2, 2008

Was ".500 BAAR" cartridge, Tim has added the "mega Xtreme" to call the rifle something after we figured out a case length and which dies would work to get the proper neck tension on a .510 bullet.

ron169

· #16 · Dec 2, 2008

so does BAAR stand for Bad Ass Assault Rifle or Big Ass Assault Rifle?

Cold

· #17 · Dec 2, 2008

It is not my baby, so I dont want to cause any changes, but with any project I do, I am a beast when it comes to pre-planning, I think the BAAR prefix alone, lends itself much better then the mouthful of MEGA Xtreme added to it. Again just my thoughts on the matter. I am eager to see the results when they are up and I hope one makes it to the 68 class and match in April.

Strawdawg

· #18 · Dec 2, 2008

I would have called it "The BFG"

Cold

· #19 · Dec 2, 2008

Strawdawg said:
I would have called it "The BFG"

Magnum Research already has that last I knew.

Bimjo

· #20 · Dec 2, 2008

marinesg1012 said:
Or the 510 split

That would work too!

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