Hi all.
Im trying to make a new version of the old WWII .45 acp rifle, "De Lisle" chambered in 50 Beowulf (I would rather 500 S&W but I don't know how to get a bolt-action to cycle a rimed case without using a Siamese Mauser), for pigs and other stubborn animals.
My plan is to start with a Rem 700 BDL in .223(as the 50 Beowulf has a rebated rim I won't need to change out the bolt).
Then Ill get the lowest contour barrel I can find (without compromising min wall thickness), too allow for as much space in the main expansion chamber as possible, and cut it down to 20in.
The mag should be an easy conversion, just modify the feed lips as needed, or convert the bottom metal to take ar-15 mags and modify them.
Im looking for suggestions and advice on this project. It's been 7 years since I graduated from CST (Colorado School of Trades), and since I joined the Marines shortly there after I haven't been able to practice much, so im very rusty.
Thanks in advance
Im trying to make a new version of the old WWII .45 acp rifle, "De Lisle" chambered in 50 Beowulf (I would rather 500 S&W but I don't know how to get a bolt-action to cycle a rimed case without using a Siamese Mauser), for pigs and other stubborn animals.
My plan is to start with a Rem 700 BDL in .223(as the 50 Beowulf has a rebated rim I won't need to change out the bolt).
Then Ill get the lowest contour barrel I can find (without compromising min wall thickness), too allow for as much space in the main expansion chamber as possible, and cut it down to 20in.
The mag should be an easy conversion, just modify the feed lips as needed, or convert the bottom metal to take ar-15 mags and modify them.
Im looking for suggestions and advice on this project. It's been 7 years since I graduated from CST (Colorado School of Trades), and since I joined the Marines shortly there after I haven't been able to practice much, so im very rusty.
Thanks in advance