.50 Cal bolt action rifle?

**JS4** · 16-07-2012, 20:32

I got an email of some okes who shot a springbuck (338m) and a Black Wildebeest (426m) in the Freestate with a Truvelo .50 cal sniper rifle. They used FMJ's as they could not find hunting bullets in the calibre. Apparently very little meat damage.

That being said I can't see why you cannot motivate one for long range sport shooting. IIRC nothing in the law prohibits it...

**farmer-el** · 16-07-2012, 20:38

^^^^^

It's posted here on Gunsite under the Hunting category.

**JS4** · 16-07-2012, 20:51

Originally Posted by farmer-el

^^^^^

It's posted here on Gunsite under the Hunting category.

Ah, thanks. Still catching up....

**andy_760901** · 17-07-2012, 00:09

Gen 4, i will PM you the retail price when i bought the gun, dont know if it is still the same, but PM inbound

**carlp** · 17-07-2012, 08:44

Dont spoil the fun, post the price on here!

**Bauermn** · 24-07-2012, 11:48

Hi Guys

I just shot a few rounds yesterday with the Steyr 50. and it was an awesome experience for me! It is a really nice rifle that besides for it's weight is very easy to handle and the action is great!That rifle is awesome and the kick is definately a lot less than that of a .300! This gun retails for around R 95000 I believe.

The owner of this gun got his license no probs, he is a dedicated hunter only and motivated it for big bore comps and target comps. That is all the info I have regarding the motivation.

I believe those people who say these rifles are overkill, a waste of money, bottomless pits and what ever have never shot one before!

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**Musashi** · 24-07-2012, 15:29

I had the opportunity to shoot a Truvelo .50 last year, and I would LOVE to own one. It has so much presence, and the recoil is more of a push than a kick… Shooting the .308 directly after the .50… the .308 sounded like a .22
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