Why You Shouldn't Buy a .50 BMG (Nutnfancy POU)

[@nutnfancy]

Thanks for coming out to the video! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE HERE AND THE B CHANNEL (kzbin.info) This review of course is thanks to my donors who make this expensive process possible, fully independent reviews: www.patreon.com/Nutnfancy You can also donate to the TNP independence with PayPal also, above. Here’s some of TNPP comments on this video! "Awesome review. Just wish I had that kind of cash sitting around to afford one. In the preview footage where you guys are shooting, every time a round went off, I kept thinking….mo money mo money mo money!!! The Nutnfancy Project 1d "...mo money mo money mo money!!!" I started off thinking that too went I was shooting this gun. I found it hampered my testing and what I wanted to do. I just ended up shooting what I wanted to shoot for the data and sucked up the cost. You studs here made it all possible, thank you. 2 Load reply Todd Strelka 1d How about some signed TNP .50 BMG shell casings? Wow, that rifle kicks up some dirt when fired. It is a powerhouse for sure! 4 The Nutnfancy Project 1d I might do that, been thinking on it. Those cases are cool 4 Jordan Parker 1d Great thoughts here Nutn, it made me consider some things I hadn't thought about. Thank you for sharing! The Nutnfancy Project 1d You betcha' Jordan, thank you for your kind support 2 DRKSTR10-2 1d I'm in for the signed/#d brass bottle openers @ $10 per, I'd take 4, anybody else? 2 DRKSTR10-2 1d My research got hard @ 44" in....;-) Going to archives for BuggetNuster A-10 vids, Danke! BilboCarter 1d I looked at owning a .50 BMG a while back. I could have afforded it, but it just wasn't practical due to lack of venues that I could actually shoot at with the rifle. But still. 2KC!!! 2KC!!!! Love shooting .50 BMG, do it every time I'm given the opportunity. 1 Downtrodden 1d Fun vid. I have no doubt it draws attention. One weekend at a popular public shooting area in the desert, someone was blasting something VERY big. My wife asked me what it could be. “It ain’t no 308!” 1 Chase Ferguson 1d Big boy toys! 1 Jeff Freeman 1d Hathcock used a modified, semi-auto M2. There were no purpose built .50 cal rifles at the time. The Nutnfancy Project 20h Put it in description, thanks for that 1 Racing Psychosis 1d Have no desire to get in that .50 cal game. The Nutnfancy Project 20h Copy that, good choice Jeff Freeman 1d The cheapest .50 right now is this: onlylongrange.com/ulr-50-bmg-mini-rifle/ 1 The Nutnfancy Project 20h 16.6 inch barrel?! Holy shit Load reply Carl Bailey 1d If you really want to reload, midsouth shooters supply does carry A-Max bullets at $59 per 20 (ouch). And yeah, you definitely need a spotter / pack mule. 1 Gilbert Cuzdey Jr 1d Wait a minute. Am I missing something? You can find AP and API rounds for .50 bmg all over the internet. You're not just limited to fmj. 1 Doug Irelan 23h Loved the video, great info. The tracer segment was cool. Savage 110 FCP the affordable.338 Lapua has been one of my favorite GRVs. I still want one. IISA? 2 The Nutnfancy Project 20h You got it, IISA on the .338 Savage 110 FCP...on the list 2 Load reply Rob Miller 23h Awesome video. Never shot one and may never. Super cool though. This video highlights why 22 LR is my all time favorite. 1 Aaron Walker 22h Either Accuracy or speed or maybe both, I remember Bryan Litz saying something about the proper ratio of bullet diameter to barrel length would have the barrel at 4 ft long. Thats why they aren't accurate. Zachary Plocek 20h I know someone that has a 50, he let me come to his property and shoot it. Cool to say I shot it but I think tactically there is much better ways to spend money, DTNVG for example and with the savings get a 338 and a good 1000 dollar optic. My freind that has one is 6'7" and can dead lift 550lbs and it was a struggle to haul the damn thing around. Definetly a "crew served" or at lease 3 person wepon. Interesting content though, I just will never own one. Sonnedude 13h This was a fun review! Thanks Nutn. F-Bomb and everything Andrettski 10h Just 25 min in and something tells me you didn't have to twist Jardine's arm to get him out for this one. Haha. Andrettski 10h I sure wish there was a target cam downrange to see the impacts and I can't really hear any of Sean's and Jardine's comments during the shots. Onewizeguy 9h I think the Barrett 50 is super cool for it’s primary anti-material purpose.. stopping vehicles, putting rounds through brick walls and mud huts. The hydrostatic shock of those pills alone make it a terrifying close-enough option for soft targets. Kelly McClellan 1d I’m worried I may hurt my wallet if I watch this. The Nutnfancy Project 1d I might save you some money here...the discussion debunks ownership of 50s to a large degree. But if in a rural area with a large area to protect, legit option 1 Ian 1d Ask and ye shall receive 2 The Nutnfancy Project 1d Indeed 1 Rob Miller 1d Ask….and you shall receive!! Thanks Nutin’ Might have to slow down the content, I’m working so much it’s hard to keep up with all these gifts. 3 The Nutnfancy Project 1d Copy that. I'll give you at least four days with this one 1 Mrgunsngear 1d 🦅 5 DisisSnake 1d You and Nutn should do a run and gun collaboration. It would be legendary 2 TechNeck 1d snipers name was Rob Ferlong. I have talked shop with him In my house. He is friends with my buddy who does outfitting. they team uo, rob runs guys through a 3 day rifle course then my buddy takes them out hunting 100% guys rucked them in. 3 man teams, shooter spotter security. PGW timberwolf .50 BMG, spotter and security run C7s (m16 A3) 1 The Nutnfancy Project 1d Sweet. I put his name in the description. Thank you TN.//I think you focussed in on the real use case of 50 BMG, 2nd cool and anti material weapon. You can look at what the ELR competition guys use, but when not limited to 50 BMG most will run a 416 or 375 caliber rifle. There are a lot of reasons for this but main thing is they are made with the ELR use case in mind. 50 BMG was made as an antimatterial rifle and does it well. Realistically a 338,30 cal, or 7mm magnum will do anything any civilian needs to do. Suzuki1776 Awesome POU Nutn! I always wanted an M95 for second cool but the reality is I have no where to shoot it."

[@johnkale6302]

50 bmg is great from a helicopter on vehicles

[@imtall31]

Dallas Alexander was the Canadian sniper... he also got kicked out of the military for not taking the jab

[@07thunderhawk]

What a way for the government to pay back a veteran. Despicable.

[@covert0overt_810]

God bless him. A man with a soul with no price tag.

[@sonnygunz9207]

Smart man.

[@cookie5535]

LMAO. He is willing to "serve and protect" but not when it comes to being properly vaccinated? 😂 Idiot should be out. Covid kills and is deadly and theres zero room for unvaccinated frontline soldiers in any modern military. You cant have an easily preventable disease wreaking havoc inside your defensive line

[@cookie5535]

@@covert0overt_810 Idiotic man. The science literally says being vaccinated works extremely well.😂 Just like the jabs you got as a kid or when anyone joins the service

[@joaoklein1002]

Nutnfancy is above all an analyst of systems. This channel is dear to me.

[@guythatcomments]

2 ways of defeating armor 1 50 bmg 2 aim a little lower

[@erichneumann3856]

Got me started almost a decade ago

[@wc4201]

My wife got me an M82A1 with her bonus several years ago. Since then I’ve put maybe 800 rounds through mine… the vast majority of that 800 rounds was delinked machine gun ammo. At 100 yards it’s a solid 2 moa gun. I’ve shot at 250, 500, 800 and 1000 yards and it maintains 2-3moa. I just swapped out the Leupold MK6 3-18 to and much cheaper Arken sh4. So far it’s been fine. You are 110% right on your points in this video… this gun is 100% 2nd cool and borderline unusable for most. Most ranges won’t let you shoot 50. Ammo is pricey. The muzzle blast is so wicked you can only shoot a few shots before you are concussed. The gun is heavy AF. Yep… but it is cool. Mine serves as a party trick these days, that said, I’d never sell it. In a real world scenario where the shtf I’m taking my scar 20 or 17 or DDMK12. Those guns are much more practical.

[@generalkaffenberger8675]

Will, that is 1 Outstanding Wife

[@RADIOACTIVEBUNY]

She'll get to 1 or even better with AMAX, but if it does 2 all day with delinked MG ammo then not much reason to bother. The Arken SH4 has lived on mine as well, and it rocks.

[@Hialeah1925]

She got a sister!?

[@Blueknight1960]

@@Hialeah1925 Yea but, she lives in a trailer park. LOL

[@badas45]

@@Blueknight1960 I live in a trailer park

[@wesleyroberts7119]

9:16 it's interesting that you came to the conclusion that it seems like a large .30-06. When Browning designed the M2 he took his m1919 (chambered in .30-06) and just upscaled everything, including the cartridge. The .50 BMG is quite literally an upscaled .30-06.

[@michaelm1573]

I heard about this the other day too

[@panzerabwerkanone]

Designed for WWI as a anti-tank round.

[@borkwoof696]

It’s not, though

[@christopherlau7837]

Good video and spot-on evaluation. I've an M95 I purchased back in 08. I knew if I didn't get one then I never would. Nutn is right, I've shot it all of four times in the last fifteen years, less than 100rnds collectively between six people. I went for the 95 because of size and weight constraints. At 48" long(w/ 32" barrel) It fits in a regular drag bag and is 26lbs. with optic and mag. I store it off-site in a private vault and haven't looked at it in years. It is peace of mind and a long term investment. Topped it with a Leupold mk4 4.5-14x50 but haven't sprung(yet) for the firing solution Barrett offers. I've also several hundred rounds I will likely never shoot. Even with double muffs 6-8 rounds is about all anyone can manage before they feel like they have a concussion and that's simply from the muzzle blast not the recoil. My biggest problem is finding a place that will allow me to use it as well as not draw attention. Still glad I have it though.

[@sebastienloyer9471]

Never ever let Go of IT. Buy ammo Lots of IT. Time '$ will come to use emball !

[@TheDandyMann]

Bruh, that was my favorite gun in Battlefield Bad company 2

[@RADIOACTIVEBUNY]

The BORS is out of production. I'd advise snagging one used now. They're somewhat cheap now, way less than MSRP. They have some collector value I'd argue.

[@viktordamask2680]

50 BMG AP, API, and APIT rounds are readily available on the civilian market. SG Ammo has plenty, and has for over a year.

[@kevinclause4p55p5]

S-tier comment thanks.

[@Jrocc811]

Yeah ammoseek has all that pretty available so I was confused why he was going off on that tangent.

[@RADIOACTIVEBUNY]

I slept on the $2.89 fuckin LC API they were clearing out about a year ago. Figured I'd never shoot it but when it was gone I wanted it bad lol. Ended up paying more than that for what I've got now. Oh well.

[@bravofighter]

Yes, but at significant and prohibitive cost, which is what he said. It’s not practical in any way.

[@viktordamask2680]

@@bravofighter 50 BMG is cost prohibitive full stop. Garden variety 50 BMG ball ammo is 2.89/round. Freedom sell an API for 2.99/round, while SG sells WWII era AP for 3.30/round, and new Lake City production API for $4.39/round. So I'm not sure what the intelligent basis for your comment was.

[@Oldhogleg]

I was very close to getting one over two decades ago, but due to total cost and weight involved I opted to go with the 338 LAPUA system instead being a much lighter and cheaper system with near similar flight ballistics of a BMG. It's also cheaper to hand load and doesn't require a separate over sized press either. Never regretted going the 338 LAPUA rout.

[@yXTankXy]

Same. Love the 338.

[@ryaniam22]

Now with heavy 300 rounds like the 230 gainers up to even 250 grain's the 300 win mag and 300 prc are beasts too. The 300 win mag with 230 grain bullets is literally better ballistics and energy than 338 lapua using 250 gainers (the only way 338 lapua can use a magzine). Unless they start making longer 338 magazines you can't use 300 grain 338 bullets unless you want to single load. So for me today it looks like the 300 win mag or 300 prc are best for regular use. 50 bmg is for wrecking vehicles lol. A different league

[@Oldhogleg]

@@ryaniam22 There's an error in your assessment regarding 300gr bullets in 338 LAPUA. 300gr bullet in 338 LAPUA have been fitting in magazines just fine for decades. I've been using 300gr my self for decades. Reminds me of the common misnomer that 260REM can't be loaded with high BC 150gr bullets and fit in the magazine when I've been doing that myself for years as well.

[@ryaniam22]

For real? I don't actually own one but had heard multiple times that they don't fit in Sami spec mags especially the military 338 lapua rifles as the 338 was designed for the 250 gainers originally. Hope your right. I really want myself a trg but don't see the point if a 300 win mag can match or beat it ballistically.

[@Oldhogleg]

@@ryaniam22 Wikipedia has a picture of the 338 LAPUA 250gr and a 300gr side by side if you want to see for yourself. You can easily look up the load data as well for overall length and so on. There's no mystery, the specifications and dimensions information is out there, including SAMMI specs if you're willing to invest a couple of minutes doing an internet search instead of relying on second hand hearsay on forums where every numbnut is an expert. Oops miss read the dark letters on the Wikipedia picture, it's an SMK. But you still can see from the pic the LAPUA case mouth doesn't go past the 300gr bullet ogive. If you do a NOSLER 338 LAPUA load data internet search, you'll planely see both bullets (250gr & 300gr) are seated to the exact same maximum overall cartage length of 3.681 inches.

[@usMarinecuv902]

There's still 10 minutes left on the video, so maybe he'll touch on this, but in my opinion the best pou for a 50 cal in a civilian wrol context is property defense. Especially if you have a farm or large property. Sitting up in a 2nd story window or barn could stop vehicles approaching etc. This is fantasy land of course, but thats what comes to my mind for 50 cal pou.

[@vitogriffin8902]

Love the POU vids... always interesting and thought provoking

[@guythatcomments]

Lots of scenarios 9mm will zip through most vehicles than theres 50 which will stop them ... any ideas as what to do when rolling up to a checkpoint?

[@vitogriffin8902]

@@guythatcomments I don't know if that question was posed to me personally or meant for the general comments section, but my ideas are as follows: Don't roll up to a checkpoint; avoid them if possible If it's not a super hostile type of situation, and you can't avoid it, then comply and/or bribe if that's an option If it's super hostile and you can't avoid it or escape it, then feign compliance until you believe the worst is imminent and take anyone you can out with you; force them to make it a quick end. That's about all I got.

[@fakeaccount8981]

I have the ArmaLite AR-50A1 and love it. Shooting one mile is easy. And yes it's very heavy, ammo is expensive, I only shot on a table. I only shoot tracers out in the El Paso Texas desert for free at unlimited range as far as you can see.

[@CCXRS7]

If you really want amazing power, the Russian 14.5x114 is a 1000 grain bullet at 1000 meters/s (3300 fps). It is in a different league of power and range over the 50 BMG and you can buy rifles chambered in it. (Granted they are NFA items due to a rifled bore over 50 cal)

[@UtubeH8tr]

And you think that will stop people from acquiring it?

[@creightonleerose582]

DENEL NTW-20 (One Bolt-Action rifle thatll shoot 14.5-x114mm & 20x82mm, jus swap out bolt/barrel/mag/) Another >amazing design< by Tony Neophytou/DENEL is the: 20x42mm Neopup PAW20....;)

[@aceman1126]

To the haters... 2nd cool ALWAYS gets a pass. This will go down as a classic TNP reference video for a long time to come

[@Authoritative_Ramifications]

Yeah I’d say this is 2nd cool for most of the people who get one. If you are getting this for 1st cool reasons, you better already have a lot more than 15k worth of other gear.

[@nutnfancy]

Right on ACEMAN, thanks for the truth dart bro

[@aceman1126]

@@nutnfancy thanks for kicking ass and making killer videos for so many years. Proud to have been here from TNP infancy and currently a patreon donor.

[@withoutfurtheradoforever]

50 is cool in any numerical position.

[@kzimmerman311]

I think you focussed in on the real use case of 50 BMG, 2nd cool and anti material weapon. You can look at what the ELR competition guys use, but when not limited to 50 BMG most will run a 416 or 375 caliber rifle. There are a lot of reasons for this but main thing is they are made with the ELR use case in mind. 50 BMG was made as an antimatterial rifle and does it well. Realistically a 338,30 cal, or 7mm magnum will do anything any civilian needs to do

[@nutnfancy]

I totally agree with your comment Kyle, thanks. Yep those other calibers make better sense in most long range scenarios. With military loads the .50 BMG does do the material damage against soft targets.

[@Rupan-rx]

I’ve never dipped my toe into 50. Thanks for the video!

[@deucedeuce1572]

You mean your foot? ...cuz eventually, it's gonna cost an arm and a leg. I'd definitely have a .50BMG if I could afford it though.

[@sheepman6291]

Your wrong about the Ammo. When the ammo shortage occurred, I went to 12 stores and the only ammo left on the shelfs was 50. It's pretty easy to get your hand on. It will be expansive.

[@loboloco866]

Whow, as usual you do outstanding reviews all the time unbiased, precise, and true statements, TNP a legend

[@benjamin.j.boatman]

API used to be $3 per round, the same as FMJ. I checked today and it's still available for $4.30 per round. 50 BMG POU is anti-material (engine stopper), with the API round.

[@goatmurray]

An unusually high-quality video. This is my favorite vid from Nutn in a long time.

[@chrisg8680]

One big correction , AP and API are readily available for civilians.

[@brocklee1996]

Its an amazing rifle to own. Shooting it is a ton of fun. My local range only has up to 600 yard targets. I bring friends with me to shoot it for entertainment, simply because they've never seen a 50 BMG , let alone shot one.

[@Xrayblazer3595]

I've been waiting for this video to go live since yesterday. And it was worth the wait. Keep up the great work Nutn!

[@shooteveryday1841]

I love the idea of very long shooting afforded by cartridges this big. That said, I think 50bmg, despite Hathcock et al success with it- has been usurped for long range precision- 416 Barrett and 408 cheytac are objectively better rounds for power at very long ranges. Unfortunately they are even MORE EXPENSIVE.

[@FXIIBeaver]

Then it hasn’t been usurped.

[@tombearclaw]

Love that you just consider it a upsized .30-06. That is exactly what it is. That’s how browning designed it. It’s directly scaled off of .30-06. .223 is the same way only scaled down

[@Coyote-wm5op]

I never used a rifle chambered in it but used an m2 and m2a1. It feels amazing watching how far those tracers will go. Even disassembling one and seeing how beefy the parts are gives you an appreciation for how much power that is.

[@knightforge13]

I've been debating between .338 lapua or .50 bmg. Perfect timing Nutn!!!!

[@talkingrock7011]

Both by all means

[@tcjohnson3437]

If you got the money, it's well worth it. Have had my 107 a long time now. Also have RPR .338. Both are great rifles. Changed the game for distance shooting. Not talking about pro- long gunners, but us regular folks. Life's been kind to me, the $$ for weapon and continued ammo not an issue. If it is, .338 is your choice. Great round, relative about same ballistic, maybe even tighter group. A little flatter. Not sure where you get your .50 ammo for, but you can buy the best s*** made today. Just costs money.

[@drfury39]

Some people have a truck gun. Well this is the anti-truck gun.

[@bubbaredneck75]

all the stuff you mention hits home. my dad had a secret credit card for years from my mom on reloading costs. he had a air cooled 3006 belt fwd then a water cooled 30 caliber gun. spent many a days as a child going to the knob creek shoot several years in a row plus all the backyard shoots w what he spent on ammo. plus all the hours i spent reloading 3006 ammo when i was grounded and or doing just standard if you wanna come stuff

[@Suzuki1776]

Awesome POU Nutn! I always wanted an M95 for second cool but the reality is I have no where to shoot it.

[@nutnfancy]

Thank you Suzuki. Indeed finding places to shoot the M95 is just hard. Unless you live out in rural areas, not worth it.

[@talkingrock7011]

@@nutnfancy or belong to a place you can set it off

[@lukelacross190]

So excited, ever since I bought my M82 last March I realized nutn hasn't delved into 50 bmg and I had hoped he would

[@onseki1774]

This video came up on autoplay while i was practicing rifle shooting fundamentals at a sharpie dot on my wall and I just couldn't change it. Excellent 7-8 round bursts at the end, getting the tempo of the M2 right and laying down 1800y accurate fire is the best feeling in the world

[@Eggomania86]

.50 BMG is cool, I can't justify the cost or the practicality. Where I'm at, there's really nowhere you can shoot it. This is especially true if you live back east. In my opinion, the biggest practical cartridge is something like a .300 Win. If you are using the BMG for WROL, with 20k, you can invest that in other areas..

[@johnjohn8042]

Brother nutnfancy, thank you so much for the testing of everything it’s great to have someone who really tests these items in real world uses, I haven’t heard from Brother Fitzen in a while

[@lenholt7419]

I know a guy here in Tennessee that deer hunts with his 50 BMG Barrett. You should think about a suppressor for that beast. I got to shoot a bolt action suppressed. I was half expecting a large Kaboom! Thought I was shooting a 12 gauge. One thing I noticed during the Ammo curnch, 50 BMG was on the shelf in a lot of stores. Also the price didn't fluctuate that much. You got to pay to play at that level. Great vid!

[@exoticflorida2360]

The m107 can be suppressed, but the m82 cannot. The recoil systems and barrels are different in the two models.

[@jarmystrong]

I think that's the first NUTN f-bomb I've ever heard! My ship upgraded to dual 50 Cal mounts. Suuuuuuuuuper cool to shoot. The gun in this vid is super cool but I agree it seems wildly impractical.

[@nutnfancy]

Thanks so much Armstrong

[@alexanderoneal6553]

Hey nutn just wanted to say thanks for all the content throughout the years. Been watching sibce eighth grad I think hah. Really motivated me to get into shooting.

[@nickc5961]

Nutnfancy - this review here was SO PRESCIENT for me. I have maxed out my P308 circa 2016 and my Renegade + pistol to specs I believe you’d approve of and was starting to feel a .50 BMG tingle. You really help tamp down the flames on that man LOL Stay AWESOME. Best, Nick

[@ninetres187]

Content like this is why I’m a patron. Thanks NUTN!

[@minnesotanice369]

this is getting to be the fancy project

[@mbrady8946]

at 7:45 thats Sgt Henderson. This was before he went on to be a combat instructor. He was in charge of my platoon in Infantry Training Battalion. That man is an absolute motivator and warrior to the core. It was worth it to do a flak run up the mountain because of the speech he'd give at the top. Great example of a leader.

[@rayc.8555]

I enjoy the hell out of my M82A1. it is one of the most fun rifles i have and the good rounds like API, AP, Tracer, APIT are available. I know its all personal choice but i wanted one for a decade and and as they say "buy once, cry once. No regrets. This is a good and fair review. You are right as a far as its ton of money to own and shoot. The biggest downside to it is a place to shoot it where it does not piss off other shooters. But i really like mine. Thanks Nutn.

[@Blueknight1960]

I ordered a big kahuna bolt action 50 cal upper that fits on an ar-15 lower. From the few video's that are available and the reviews I've read, the people who have it are very happy with it and it's an inexpensive way to get started with the 50 bmg. After an almost 4 month wait (ordered it on Dec18th) It will arrive at the FFL on 15 Apr. The cost for the upper was $1995 and they had free shipping during the month of Dec if you bought it then. I have been buying some ammo along the way and the cheapest I got it for was a little over $5 a round that's including taxes and shipping (660gr ball ammo) and a few boxes cost more than that. I have a little over 200 rounds now. I have the lower all set up and a scope waiting to install. I doubt I'll ever buy any of the specialty rounds, where I shoot, the longest range will be about 300 yards. This was purely a want and not a need unless a national shtf scenario happens. With the price of the barrett, I can have the upper, lower, scope, mount and about 1000 rounds of ammo and still have money left over to buy more ammo. Once again, this is purely a want, toy, fun way to hurt the shoulder purchase.

[@thiaguinhooitodois2211]

Nut, been watching you for YEARSSSS. Best channel on KZbin brother.

[@jeremywilson4326]

As matter of fact,,,,, the shop I deal with had a Barrett 50 BMG . I think it was the bolt action and they had a price on it somewhere around 7000 . They sold it about 3 weeks ago. Thanks man.

[@terrymilligan5668]

Same here. 29” M107A1 atop a shelf below the rifle wall. Told em I’ll take it and handed over my debit card. Fudd who ran the 4473 warned me that I should expect a visit from ATF. Another fudd who broke it down and boxed it up told me I just bought “Cartel bait”. Needless to say I shopped elsewhere for the CQ little brother and pair of QDL cans for the both of em.

[@Andrew-jm4tp]

I think the $20,000 cost estimate is about right. If you get one of these you have to go all in.

[@johnstine330]

With mil surp ammo at$500-$700 a can it is easy to have $10,000 in ammo.

[@guythatcomments]

wonder what bank would approve the loan 🤔

[@2S1L3NT]

​@@johnstine330 mil surp is around $3 a round. You're way off on your math. If you spend 20k on a 50 bmg set-up you got a Tangent Theta to mount on it...

[@hardymon]

I think the analysis was spot on. I wanted a Barrett until I shot one in my unit. Good: I had previously never shot past 300m, and I was able to easily put rounds on target at 1,200m. Bad: all the things you said, SAWC, and blast, etc. The recoil was about like a 12 Guage with turkey loads, but even with double ears, after a full day at the range, I had a headache and felt like garbage. Lugging that thing to and from the range also sucks. Now an M2, I'll happily run one of those all day and night! As always, great content!

[@Bubblyhiccups]

I worked for desert tech during the company’s infancy. They gave me an HTI in .50 BMG when I left. as far as shooting it, it’s really not expensive at all. Ball ammo is still under 3 bucks a round which was cheaper than 6.5 creedmoor was during the pandemic. .50 BMG is probably the only round that hasn’t increased in price for the last 4 years. Also, the Russian 12.7x108 is not more powerful than the American 12.7x99. Russian powders are not as well engineered as American gunpowder. hence the large muzzle flash from the dshk or the kord or literally any Russian ammunition/ gun combination in existence 😂

[@eaznutts5714]

I have a Noreen 50 and i love it. It is so much fun to shoot, it's a moa shooter with PMC bronze. I picked it up at a local here in AZ for 2300, i get the pmc bronze at the local shows for 40.00 for 10

[@ghilliedupninja]

Id love to see some more ELR caliber videos. Cheytac rounds, Norma rounds, etc. Maybe even the largest Nosler round? If you really wanted to get crazy, Anzio Ironworks makes a 20mm bolt gun with a suppressor. Practical, no. Second cool, 100%.

[@TacticalDoodle]

What I want in a barrett: Over the shoulder bullpup What I am willing to pay for one once they finally make it: $700 tops

[@oldscratch3535]

Didn't they make a version like that? M82A2 or M95? I don't remember which one, but I think it was either a real prototype or just a meme gun someone made.

[@ericbergfield6451]

The sheer size of the firearm is an immediate "nope" in my book. ...Even that one bullpup .50 BMG while smaller, probably still weighs just as much.

[@fakecubed]

The GM6 Lynx.

[@ericbergfield6451]

@@fakecubed Yeah the one Matt over at Demolition Ranch isn't a big fan of, thanks that was the one I was thinking of. I believe he says it has more kick than the Barret.

[@awsomedude9111]

Mark and Sam afterwork are able to shoot farther with Cheytac or a 416 Barrett, but really I think the best part of this rifle is the ammo selection. 338 Lapua is the largest caliber available in Carbon barrels.

[@merc6]

I've shot quite a bit of 50 bmg from a barret as well as a ma duece. I find the cartridge to be severely lacking in the accuracy department when using the Barrett. The Barrett is a 4 moa rifle according to the specs. The ARMY uses a mark 4 scope with quarter minute adjustments. I've heard stories about how the m107 came to fruition and it just makes me not like it even more. On the other hand, the m2 browning is freaking amazing. I have thousands and thousands of rounds through both platforms.

[@M.H.D.actual]

I know Denver bullets has some of the spicier rounds available right now for 50 BMG and other cartridges as well. I recently picked up some 308 API from them. I'm sure they are expensive but the capability is pretty good.

[@sonnygunz9207]

They want $30 shipping to TX for 30rds of 308/7.62 API @ $7 each. I don’t think that was with any special shipping charge either (probably is since it’s incendiary). Although AP was the same I believe. I have a guy here I buy m855a1 from, also bought a few m80a1’s from him. Not AP but….I want more!!! He’s supposed to have more but I never get the m80a1 call lmao.

[@M.H.D.actual]

@@sonnygunz9207 oh wow yeah that's a lot for shipping, they are local to me so I just walked in. I have a decent bit of 855A1 kicking around and some MK318 mod 1 as well. It's not real AP, but it does really well against hard targets and soft targets so I'd say it's pretty good stuff. Now that I'm out of the army, I don't have any connections for it either so I feel your pain.

[@andyprice4696]

It’s public knowledge. The guys name was Dallas Alexander. He gives a full length interview of that operation and the training leading up to it on the Shawn Ryan show. Definitely check that out. Real interesting.

[@B.V.Luminous]

Hehe, and Dallas Alexander isn't even his real name...

[@debragibson3489]

Husband here. Barret M107A1 .50 is wonderful. So are others. A .50 is a different .....something. You dont need hundreds/thousands of yards to have fun with it. You dont need lots of ammo to have fun. I purchased a .22 pellet pistol with the same reasoning. The purchase brought me a happy face. Owning a 50, is a whole different experience. Same thing with a 22 pellet pistol. A .50 seems to draw attention and smiles. Sheeesh a .22 pellot pistol also.....without the ground shaking stuff. Do it for your own entertainment.

[@ca2129]

Easily hit a 24” square target at 1,875 yards, and vaporized a pumpkin at 100yards. I think seeing the massive “splash” the 50 makes at distance is what’s magical about it, a quick hold over and your on. Smaller calibers I have a hard time seeing at 1,000 yards.

[@MrBill-mq7ti]

50BMG turning money into noise. Thank for the vid Nut'n.

[@Seanconnery1st]

So! Funny you compare Ball ammo to a “fired up” 30-06! It turns out, Browning derived it from the 30-06! It was merely scaled up, for anti-aircraft application. Funny world ain’t it? Thanks Nutn!

[@rowdyron4111]

Great presentation Nutn. I had recently been looking at Noreen (16" barrel, single shot, bolt action) just for a range toy. They were around 1600 credits, so not quite as outlandish as the real deal. Cool stuff. Would love to hear the difference with the can.

[@panzerabwerkanone]

This is where you throw Nutn's SAWC lessons right out the window!

[@maximusjoseppi5904]

i have a cadex defense 50bmg bolt action. cost me about 11k.. pretty fun to have, its really only a range toy for me though. comes with a beautiful soft case.

[@seantnper881]

Next time on TNP, we will discuss the GAU-8 Avenger and it’s mounting options to your home. Lol can’t wait to watch this! Also Nutn I need you to do more motorcycle content!

[@johnniewalker877]

It’s a good day at work to see a new Nutnfancy review and POU 🎉

[@hoplite101able]

Regarding the muzzle blast dust, simply pour water around the muzzle area!! Saw it on youtube from some German sniper channel.. 😁

[@InexorWoW]

Used to see M82's with NF scopes and a pelican case at gun shows in VA for $7000.

[@FriedBuffaloChickenWings]

Why you SHOULD buy a .50 BMG: because if you want one you should get one.

[@SamuelA3]

Hey Nutn if your interested Shawn Ryan has an interview with that Canadian sniper at possibly made the world record shot.

[@barrettanderson2781]

The reason why that Canadian team has the record for the longest shot is because they had all the dope because they went back to the same hide (11 story building), they just used a different floor. So when the enemy returned fire, they were shooting three floors below them. Pretty ballsy.

[@dangerousfreedom4965]

Serbu BFG50A for the win! High value imo

[@Rick-bc8lt]

You can get .50 BMG AP as a civilian, you can find big batches of API projectiles, and new loaded ammo as well, available linked or lose

[@aquablaster86]

Pick up a Serbu firearms single shot bolt action rifle for $2500. Glass and rings for say $1,000. $300 for a carrying case. $1,000 in ammo and you will have a decent, capable setup for around $5k. Expensive? Yes. But not unreasonable for a lot of people. Would $20k in 50bmg get you a better rig? Of course. But it's not as far-fetched as you make it out to be. Plus API,APIT,APT,AP rounds are commonly available for $4-5 a round. Dosent have to be fmj.

[@heavilyarmedhippie75]

The part where you dropped an F bomb was such a dad moment. You remind me of my own a little in some ways, as you are the main reason him and I reconnected and I thank you for talking some sense into 19yo me

[@MuleysAndBushcraft]

Great video Nutn. Been following you since 2008. Much love.

[@JL-pj6kk]

If the FMJ can punch into a engine block at 800-1000 yards, We’d be talking about a worth wild purchase. For the cost or the raw gun, I think NVG’s and laser units would be more useful to the average person, willing to spend that kind of cash.

[@ArmedDissident]

The AP, API, and APIT rounds that are tungsten core and can easily do this are readily available on the civilian market in the vast majority of states. With all due respect, he's misinformed if he thinks those rounds aren't available on the civilian market. You can buy them online right now, and they'll shred those targets he was merely denting with that 660gr ball garbage

[@lokisith69]

Great video been a fan 4 Over ten years philosophy of use on this weapon siege defense...... Just ask the HRT when they faced one in texas

[@garyhammond2213]

Amax bullets are $3.30 each, add a dollar for primers, brass unknown, not cheap, powder unknown because I haven't loaded for it yet. All the reloading equipment is expensive also. Some of us, just want to shoot paper at long range. I have a custom rifle on order, can't wait to shoot it!

[@danielcurtis1434]

FYI it’s not AP, however solid brass wil improve penetration considerably!!! A 3A vest (rated for .44 magnum) can be penetrated by a .44 magnum loaded with a solid brass/copper.

[@jamesvickery308]

TNP, thank you for your service on this anniversary of D-Day.

[@mallkollm]

Thank you for your service, Sir.

[@mikestrunk3282]

Some Civilians need this. Plenty of materials out there that need disabled. Loaded with Barnes HP make it real effective and accurate

[@RwP223]

My POU for the BMG is to launch API rounds into armoured vehicle weak points and to disable government assets. These were reloaded API rounds.

[@jeremywilson4326]

Devistating ,,,, depends on the set up and purpose . 8 guns in the wings of the P-47 thunderbolt. Awesome firepower . A better tool for the sniper is probably the 338 Lapua. Barrett also developed the 416 Barrett. Would like to see something on that. Thanks Lt Co Nutin fancy. I appreciate you Brother.

[@DG-ss1gc]

Don’t forget the white feather had the support of marine armorers . That m2 was almost certainly specially modified .

[@tacticalmattfoley]

Great video! If I were going down the 50BMG road, I'd prefer a Serbu BFG50A. I think Mark's system is inherently more accurate.

[@robertdole5391]

I think NVGs are more important that a .50BMG. But if you have a set of NVGs already then I would rather have a .50BMG over a set of duals.

[@terrymilligan5668]

Interesting point. They both have that wow factor for those who have never laid hands on them. My father in law won’t forget our headlights off drive under nods, nor his first shots from the M107A1. I will say I use my NVG way less than I shoot the .50. But that’s just me.

[@chrismanning1171]

I was not infantry while in the Army. But, we didn't hump the M2 like the M60, M240B, and M249. It was brought in by truck and put in defensive positions.

[@madacro5671]

But nutn, do you know the data 4 counties away?! You're not ballistically officiant! Love you brother!😊

[@justinwingerter5985]

Hell yeah, finally! Super interesting topic

[@nutnfancy]

Thanks so glad it suits you....it is an interesting subject, fun to watch just for the info

[@markwhatley9955]

Great job. Proud to be a Patreon supporter.👍🏼

[@tallspy7150]

This is a fantastic review. As someone with an M107A1. Everything he said is true. One thing I'll add. If you add a can to this build you're also adding like 8 or 9 lbs to it. Ammo is expensive. Ranges aren't long enough. Most ranges don't let me shoot .50 bmg because it damages their targets. I don't get to practice often. It in fact does just sit in the safe all the time. Its also heavy like he said. I took it hunting once. I wasnt ready for just how heavy it was in addition to other gear. Every single thing in this video is spot on. The power is also well stated. It's not the end all be all. But it is a force to be reckoned with. And lastly. I think of mine, not as a offensive tool but a defensive tool. Having it there for a medium-long range reminder that you messed with the wrong person. And mostly as a vehicle stopper. In a real use situation. Vehicles are a great way to move troops/gear quickly and safely longer distances. If you are defending a location, a vehicle can cover 1000 yards in 30 seconds. On foot is 15 minutes. And you're exposed. The .50 can remove the vehicle from the equation and make it much harder to move troops to your location without exposing themselves.

[@mikem2132]

It’s definitely way too expensive for me. A little off topic, but I was saving up for a while to purchase a new gun. Went to the CMP store and bought a service grade M1 Garand two weekends ago. Never owned or shot one before, always wanted one. They had a lot more of a selection in the store, they didn’t have a service grade on their website. It cost me $900 for a service grade Springfield Armory, which took me a little while to save up for. I’m happy with it, but anything 50 bmg would definitely be out of my budget.

[@joshdoddadbod]

I have a distinct memory of helping a guy sight in his $15000 .50bmg at the 100m range. He had a nightforce scope, and was shooting at an moa squared target. He couldnt get it to sight in. I went over and he gave me two shots. Shot one foind where poi was, i adjusted the optic, shot 2 poi was poa. Definitely made me feel like a badass despite it being a simple shooting skill lol

[@helialaska]

API rounds are readily available online for usually around $3 a round and are typically cheaper than FMJ. At 650 yards they will almost penetrate 3/4" AR400 plate. Yes I agree that FMJ isn't sexy but API rounds definitely are.

[@dmcgill8978]

M2 .50 bmg anti-material belt fed, closed bolt, crew serve platform. Barrett came along and created an semi-automatic, more accurate* and mobile platform for the 50 bmg. It's great to have but can't afford it let alone of finding an anti-material rated range.

[@SpydieFan]

Very interesting topic, I’ve always been intrigued with the caliber, but basically for the reasons you’ve relayed, I don’t plan on getting one. I do reload, and that’s why I shoot 375 H&H, a little hard to track down components, but I can reload for not much money and I love the performance and power.

[@Gilbertmk2]

Wait a minute. Am I missing something? You can find AP and API rounds for .50 bmg all over the internet. You're not just limited to fmj.

[@nutnfancy]

I don't if "all of over the internet" but yes they are available. But very expensive. Would you pay $130 round for Raufoss?!

[@Gilbertmk2]

@@nutnfancy freedom munitions has APIT for 3.73 a round. American marksman had mk263ap for 4.15 a round. Sbrammo has M8 API for 4.50 a round. Sgammo also has AP. Maybe there's a catch I'm not aware of but it seems available.

[@yourdad4627]

API and APIT is out there and it's affordable because in the western part of the U.S. you can shoot those rounds in the dry months without a big risk of starting a fire and if you do find a range they don't want it either so I've paid as low as 2 bucks a round and the raufous rounds used to be $25 bucks for the Swedish i dont know todays price but havent seen them in 10 years and I've never seen a lake city raufous round in person I think they are a gov property thing

[@stendak]

​@@nutnfancy I've paid $100 for raufoss, could be a bargain if needed. Sorta like insurance.

[@ArmedDissident]

​@@Gilbertmk2 it seems like nutn is either ignorant, or willingly spreading misinformation. As you said, AP, API and APIT are and have been available for just a few dollars, if that, over the cost of fmj. He obviously didn't do his research on this before making the video.

[@brentsealy9623]

Thankfully, Outpost Armory (the Barrett store) is right down the road, so yes, my local gun store does just have one of these literally sitting on the counter. Now to just find an extra $10k laying around...

[@grimeye1]

Nutnfancy is the og thank you for all the knowledge bombs

[@Ironlegiontraining]

You can get some of these rounds. Not sure if they are still in stock but check out American Marksman for them.