Smith & Wesson Forum

Go Back   Smith & Wesson Forum > Smith & Wesson Rifles and Shotguns > Smith & Wesson M&P15 Rifles
o

Notices

Smith & Wesson M&P15 Rifles Dedicated to the Smith & Wesson M&P-15 Rifles


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 12-06-2012, 10:37 PM
garfy's Avatar
garfy garfy is offline
Member
.50 caliber Beowulf upper .50 caliber Beowulf upper .50 caliber Beowulf upper .50 caliber Beowulf upper .50 caliber Beowulf upper  
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Hawaii
Posts: 18
Likes: 2
Liked 5 Times in 4 Posts
Default .50 caliber Beowulf upper

Has anyone tried or know if the .50 caliber Beowulf upper will fit on the M&P 15 lower? The description on Cabela's says it's for the Colt AR-15 but wondered if there was anything "special" about the Colt vs. other manufacturer's "mil-spec" ARs. I'm new to the platform but am enjoying playing with it and replacing some components to improve the feel and function of the gun. It seems to me that running a .50 cal would require a change in the recoil buffer, but I'm sure it'll still be a heck of a recoil in any case (firing a 334 grain bullet has got be harsher than a 55 grain). Thanks in advance for any comments.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 12-06-2012, 10:43 PM
Buffalohunter60 Buffalohunter60 is offline
US Veteran
.50 caliber Beowulf upper .50 caliber Beowulf upper .50 caliber Beowulf upper .50 caliber Beowulf upper .50 caliber Beowulf upper  
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: South Tamworth NH/New Zea
Posts: 499
Likes: 445
Liked 552 Times in 253 Posts
Default

A friend of mine has a .450 upper on a Smith Lower and recoil is not that bad...I was really surprised...very pleasent to shoot...hits hard and is light to carry. Also very accurate...so I am sure it will go with no problem, I can check with him and ask about the buffer and what he did there. try to get back to you on that
John
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 12-06-2012, 11:10 PM
VaRecon's Avatar
VaRecon VaRecon is offline
Member
.50 caliber Beowulf upper .50 caliber Beowulf upper .50 caliber Beowulf upper .50 caliber Beowulf upper .50 caliber Beowulf upper  
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Elliston, VA
Posts: 649
Likes: 136
Liked 95 Times in 61 Posts
Default

The Beo kicks. Overall wasn't too fun when my buddy had it.
I did enjoy shooting it but as far as practicality and bang for the buck I think there are much better options.
That being said if you have the money to spend and don't mind a thumper, it is a great addition to a blackticool collection.
__________________
27-2, 66-1, 640 Pro, 10-5
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 12-06-2012, 11:31 PM
1HAWKEYE 1HAWKEYE is offline
Member
.50 caliber Beowulf upper .50 caliber Beowulf upper .50 caliber Beowulf upper .50 caliber Beowulf upper .50 caliber Beowulf upper  
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Northern Virginia
Posts: 134
Likes: 13
Liked 34 Times in 29 Posts
Default

Colt's have a larger pin in the front of the receiver than other AR's. its
.310" or .312" vs the rest which are .250". Brownells has a couple of different adaptors available.Hope this info helps.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 12-09-2012, 02:14 AM
garfy's Avatar
garfy garfy is offline
Member
.50 caliber Beowulf upper .50 caliber Beowulf upper .50 caliber Beowulf upper .50 caliber Beowulf upper .50 caliber Beowulf upper  
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Hawaii
Posts: 18
Likes: 2
Liked 5 Times in 4 Posts
Default

As I looked at the descriptions of the various Beowulf uppers, only ONE said it would fit any mil-spec AR15 lower; sounds like that's the one to get... perhaps the others that don't say that are made for the Colt's larger forward pin (I know Cabela's only listing for the Beowulf states it's for the Colt AR15 specifically).
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
M&P 15 Lower on .50 Beowulf upper - Anyone? wass Smith & Wesson M&P15 Rifles 0 01-11-2014 07:53 PM
"FOUND"- Close thread- Want to buy or trade for a .50 Beowulf upper chud333 WANTED to Buy 3 07-06-2012 05:55 PM
Alexander Arms .50 Beowulf upper for sale Sold joey81 GUNS - For Sale or Trade 1 06-22-2012 09:36 AM
WTB .50 Beowulf Rambo101 WANTED to Buy 1 03-24-2012 05:06 PM
Ruger SR-556 with .50 Beowulf "Upper" mm6mm6 Firearms & Knives: Other Brands & General Gun Topics 4 03-13-2011 12:11 PM

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
smith-wessonforum.com tested by Norton Internet Security smith-wessonforum.com tested by McAfee Internet Security

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:46 AM.


Smith-WessonForum.com is not affiliated with Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: SWHC)