Mike8623

Got a question for you guys. When I got into milling this lower it started to look a lot the chips were polymer versus alum or a mix of both. Look at the pics any opinions. I was under the impression I was buying alum blank

I must say on a build so far I have found two things, for myself, to be aware of 1. Depth drilled and milled to for the firing mechanism cavity. 2. Have to be careful and not mill into the fire selector/safety pin and spring hole.

I was wondering bout it early on when thinking about the build...starting in an hour or so on the build

So you think the spring may not have enough tension for the beowulf?

Nope, no problems with the 308 build. Just got a longer end mill yesterday so ill do the beowulf tomorrow. Now saving for the sights, mags, brass and dies.....but all is good....wife saw the 1st bear tracks for the year already so they're starting to wake and will be hungry.

Well guys, again thanks to all that replied. Got all my beo stuff, just have to mill then put it together and dura coat it Thanks for all the insite

Thanks guys, I've been looking at bear creek 12.7x42s but the one I want is out of stock and I've got to wait until the 1st anyway. I did buy my 308 upper from them.

I'll leave you guys with one last video. This is a fantastic place to live. Thanks so much 29858234.mp4

I want to thank you folks for helping me out, I really appreciate it. I am retired and 71 years old. My wife and I are just barely over the, being comfortable, line when it comes to finances. That being said most our money is spoken for when it comes to current and future expenses. I get 500 a month for my food and other incidental personal expenses. That doesn't go far when it comes to food, lathe bits, end mills, drill bits and a few beers every once in awhile at the local watering hole. I have to save long and hard for every thing I buy. I currently have a complete 308 and a 80% ar15 lower. I really like the 500 auto max but as was said it is proprietary and expensive. I've looked into other options like buying a complete upper from KAK or even just a bolt or bolt and carrier then piecing all the rest of it together, again expensive and a lot of work and tinkering...just not realistic for me. I think I'm going to go with the ar15 50 beowulf. I already have the lower receiver. I can mill this, buy a reasonable lower parts kit then a complete upper. I believe God willing by June I can have this thing done. I've found brass and dies and I make my own bullet molds so looks like I'm headed in this direction. I want to thank you guys for helping me along...I do appreciate all the info, which you can never have enough of.

Thanks guys

Thanks, I appreciate all the info and input.

I have been communicating with the 500 auto max folks and KAK industries.....they've been pretty helpful although one can never have enough info. I finished my 308 yesterday, I think I will dura coat it now. I also received a ar15 80% lower and will more than likely get one more. So I'm learning and doing as I move ahead. I also believe anything is possible just a matter how willing you are to get in it, your ability and money.

This is common around my place 21613220 (2) (1).mp4

Well I really like big bore. I'm not looking for a long range gun. Something quick and mainly short range. I live in a very secluded, lush, dense part of Montana. I see more animals than people. All the critters are here...lots if grizzlies, Moose, Lions and some Wolves. They walk by the house frequently and we always carry a gun away from the house...my wife carries a 44 mag. I'm became very familiar and comfortable with the M16 while in the military back in the 70s and also due to the 2 legged varmints lately I've decided to enter back into the ar realm. I have a ar10 308 now but would really like to move up to a shorter rifle and larger caliber. I am very comfortable doing gun work and have almost everything I need to work on them. I continue to add to my work space away from my house which houses a 550 Sq. Ft. Shop. I have a bluing room and also do color case hardening, last year I added a barreling machine and this summer intend to bore and rifle some barrels. As I said I'm very comfortable working on every aspect of guns, just never had a reason to venture in ar's until now so I'm trying to learn as much as I can. I don't have a lot of money and have saved and bought as I could for the last 15 years. I'm still longing for a cherri-ing head for my bridgeport mill. So looking to build a short big bore ar and learn all I can along the way. Tried to upload a 30 sec of a grizzly family but it failed to upload...sorry.

Anyone out there happen to have or know what the approx. dimensions are on the 500 auto max BCG. Looking for carrier length and major diam. and bolt length and major diam. or just any info on measurement. sure would appreciate any info.

Yep, my head was just swirling yesterday and is still swirling today.......thinking and trying to find info. your right on the 500 s&w and the 500 auto mag......basically the same except the auto mag has a rebated rim and able to be acommadated on a large ar bolt face. Maybe I need to be thinking ar15 platform versus ar10 since most of the 50 beowulf uppers are for the ar15 platform at a cost I can afford without going thru trying to put together a upper receiver group and get it running. I want to thank 98Z5V for the input......I'll check out the ar15 forums and go from there......thanks again

OK folks Im new to the forum and my head is just spinning right with questions and new knowledge. I am new to ar's and this is my first trip into the realm. I have an ar10 308 lower that I machined and put together. I also have a 308 complete upper I just bought for it and have it all put together. So it is complete My mind has started wondering and I love big bore. so Im thinking (wondering) about a 500 auto max on my current ar10 lower. The 500am folks only sell whole guns and I dont have the money for one......but I do like to tinker and have the all the equipment I need for gun work, even a barreling boring and rifling machine. I am on a tight budget and have to save for everything I buy......however I am rich in the Lord and he does provide!! Here is what I am thinking..... since the 50 beo round is almost the same as the 50am except for the rim diam. what about a 50 beo upper minus the bolt....then purchase a big bore bolt or BCG for the 50 beo upper something like a 450 Marlin or 50 Phantom etc. etc. one that will except the 50 am and replace it on the 50 beo upper then install the upper on my current ar10. Am I all wet here or can we proceed, if so in the opinion of you folks, any ideas on low priced large diameter bolts that will acommodate the 50am or ideas on this endeavor? so jump right but try not to be too discouraging if your inclined to head that direction.