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This is a discussion on New to 50s within the The Big Bang! 50 BMG forums, part of the Long Gun Talk category; I'm new to 50BMG, what are your thoughts on the Holmes plans? What barrel length is recommended, plans say it's your choice. I'm a retired ...

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Old 11-05-2011, 03:25 PM   #1
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I'm new to 50BMG, what are your thoughts on the Holmes plans? What barrel length is recommended, plans say it's your choice.
I'm a retired gunsmith and machinist, have lathe, mill, grinders, etc.
Any help appreciated.
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Old 11-05-2011, 03:36 PM   #2
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What?
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The Holmes 50 Cal. rifle construction plans; I downloaded them from the internet.
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The Holmes 50 Cal. rifle construction plans; I downloaded them from the internet.
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Sounds like you know more than me about it. Good luck with it.
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I don't recommend it.

More powder than a hand grenade setting by your face.

Do you trust your abilities to build and properly heat treat to hold the pressures?

I will build one using my own plans, but will not publish plans on the internet.
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