50 BMG loading

Choid

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Hi, just starting loading 50 bmg for mag fed bolt action. Am I going to want to crimp the loaded rounds given the amount of recoil? Generally I crimp for semi auto rifle and pistol only. Thanks in advance.
 
I would not crimp to begin with, in fact single feed to get your load, your best load may exceed mag length. As you say the amount of recoil is a big factor, and you are not going to be cycling fast like you would a 223 bolt action... unless you are a baaaad man :cool:
 
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