Thread: What happens when a 50 cal rifle blows up.

Originally Posted by grandpamac

Greetings All,
If a more micky mouse type of breeching for a 50 calibre exists I have no idea what it would be. It just looks weak and Heath Robinson to me. Subject to wear and eventual stripping just as happened. I think that the 85,000 lbf/in2 claim was just arse shielding IMHO.
Regards Grandpamac.

I have to admit I thought the same - no real integrity in that screw-on breech device, if it had been used in conjunction with a back-up locking system it would have been preferable.

Still feel sorry for the guy, not a good day at the range but God smiled on him a little what with his father and transport being right there.