We currently
specialise in the 50BMG (12.7x99mm Browning) cartridge, rather
than the Russian counterpart (12.7x108mm) or the short .50cal
'Spotter' (12.7x 77mm) as 50BMG reloading components are the
most readily available and of all the very large calibres
available, this calibre has the largest number of competitive
civilian users across the world. Details such as forthcoming
50BMG rifle competitions, 50BMG reloading data and retail
information on rifles available to the Swiss shooter can also be
found here. Many of our members also own and compete at
distances beyond 1000 yards with other large calibre rifles,
such as .338 Lapua and now the .408 CheyTec, so even if you
don't own a 50BMG rifle there is no reason why you cant join the
FCSA (Swiss) and join in the fun and challenge of extreme range
target shooting!
Other
technical/historical information on rifles of a similar or
larger calibre can be found at
http://www.antitank.co.uk
although certain details such as reloading data for Historical Anti-Tank
rifles is virtually non existent and reloading should only be
attempted by experienced shooters who fully understand the
complex science of reloading for such large calibres, bear in
the mind the age of these rifles and potential risk of injury to
shooter and spectator, don't ever assume that just because a
modern round of ammunition happens to fit your old rifle that
it'll be safe to use, modern ammunition can generate far higher
pressures than the old wartime stock, it could kill you.
To those not familiar with the
.50BMG calibre, the muzzle energy can be in excess of 10,000
ft/lbs depending on the loading, with a muzzle velocity usually
just under 3000 ft/sec. As such the majority of ranges are
not suitable. The Swiss FCSA has access to suitable ranges
and is in the process of acquiring additional range
access.
