Can You Shoot 50 BMG From A SHOTGUN?

Published on October 29, 2024
Duration: 0:56

This video tests if a .50 BMG round can be fired from a 12-gauge shotgun. The host compares the two rounds and attempts to chamber the .50 BMG in Black Aces Tactical lever-action and semi-auto shotguns. Neither shotgun could accept the .50 BMG due to the casing size and action design.

Quick Summary

Standard 12-gauge shotguns, including lever-action and semi-auto models, cannot chamber or fire .50 BMG rounds. The .50 BMG casing is too long and wide for the shotgun's action and ejection port, making it physically impossible to load or eject.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Ammunition Comparison: 50 BMG vs 12 Gauge
  2. 00:21Testing Black Aces Tactical Shotguns
  3. 00:33Attempting to Chamber 50 BMG
  4. 00:45Conclusion & Future Test Possibility

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a .50 BMG round fit into a 12-gauge shotgun?

No, standard 12-gauge shotguns, including lever-action and semi-auto models like those from Black Aces Tactical, cannot chamber or fire .50 BMG rounds. The .50 BMG casing is too long and wide for the shotgun's action and ejection port.

What are the main differences between a .50 BMG round and a 12-gauge shell?

A 12-gauge shotgun shell has a smooth bore, while a .50 BMG round is necked. Although the base of the .50 BMG is slightly smaller, its overall dimensions prevent it from fitting into a standard 12-gauge shotgun chamber.

Why won't a .50 BMG fit in a repeating 12-gauge shotgun?

Repeating shotguns have specific action and ejection port sizes designed for 12-gauge shells. The .50 BMG casing is significantly longer and wider, making it physically impossible to load into the chamber or eject from these firearms.

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