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    Default Re: 450 Bushmaster 458 Socom 50 Beowulf

    We have all three of these calibers in our MG rental program and the 50 Beowulf is the beast of the group.

    458 SOCOM uses a Tromix upper.
    50 Beowulf uses a Alexander Arms upper.
    450 Bushmaster uses a Great Lakes Firearms upper.

    Personally, I prefer the 458 SOCOM but 450 Bushmaster has a bigger ammo selection.
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    Default Re: 450 Bushmaster 458 Socom 50 Beowulf

    *UPDATE:

    Got everything put together. 18" .458 Socom with mid-length gas. Barrel was dimpled for gas block set screw.

    First test fire, went BANG, but failed to extract empty case from chamber. Had to mortar it out. Took everything apart, cleaned and lubed it, and gave another test fire. BANG again but no extraction. Had to mortar the empty case out again.

    Tried a trick that I think Uncle Jumbo mentioned in the "All things AR thread" - got some aquarium tubing and put it on the BCG end of the gas tube and tried to find the best airflow while adjusting the gas block. Seems like maybe it needs to be slightly off center(IDK?).

    Also I had a Spike's T2 buffer installed and have removed it and put a regular carbine buffer in.

    I'll have to wait until tomorrow to resume testing. So frustrating not having shit work right away.

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    Default Re: 450 Bushmaster 458 Socom 50 Beowulf

    If you chamfer the gasport before assembly it allows for some misalignment of the gasblock

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    Default Re: 450 Bushmaster 458 Socom 50 Beowulf

    Quote Originally Posted by USMC3531 View Post
    If you chamfer the gasport before assembly it allows for some misalignment of the gasblock
    Thanks! I'll give it a try
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    Default Re: 450 Bushmaster 458 Socom 50 Beowulf

    Well got out again today, and more failure, although I did see some progress.

    I went from "no extraction" to mostly "stovepipe" ejection. Nothing chambered another round or locked a bolt back on empty.

    Getting too frustrated @ ~$1.70/round.

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    Default Re: 450 Bushmaster 458 Socom 50 Beowulf

    Check the gas key on the BCG

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    Default Re: 450 Bushmaster 458 Socom 50 Beowulf

    I'm happy I found this thread. I've been thinking about buying or building an upper in one of these calibers.
    I'm leaning toward the .450 BM.

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    Default Re: 450 Bushmaster 458 Socom 50 Beowulf

    Quote Originally Posted by 85MikeTPI View Post
    Check the gas key on the BCG
    Gas key seems solid. I've been all over the web searching tips. Made sure there's no O ring in the extractor per Arf.com.

    At this point I'm thinking undersized gas port but I'm hesitant to go drilling on the barrel before I decide on whether I want to spend the shipping charges for a $50 barrel to return for warranty.

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    Default Re: 450 Bushmaster 458 Socom 50 Beowulf

    Quote Originally Posted by SuperVel View Post
    I'm happy I found this thread. I've been thinking about buying or building an upper in one of these calibers.
    I'm leaning toward the .450 BM.
    Want a great deal on a 458 barrel? LOL

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    Default Re: 450 Bushmaster 458 Socom 50 Beowulf

    Quote Originally Posted by ExFlyinguy View Post
    Want a great deal on a 458 barrel? LOL
    Haha no thanks.
    Hopefully you get it running reliably soon.

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