Lightweight 50BMG? But HOW?!

Published on January 28, 2020
Duration: 3:53

This video from The Gun Collective provides an expert look at Condition Red Ordnance Manufacturing's (CROM) innovative rifles at SHOT Show 2020. It details the CROM 500 Blackout, a unique semi-automatic rifle chambered in .500 Blackout, featuring a 911-grain projectile and AR-15 compatible lower. The review also covers CROM's lightweight 19.5 lb semi-automatic .50 BMG rifle, highlighting its short-stroke piston system, side charge, and use of Barrett magazines. The presenter, an experienced firearms instructor, offers insights into the design, specifications, and relative advantages of these powerful firearms.

Quick Summary

The Gun Collective reviews Condition Red Ordnance Manufacturing's (CROM) innovative rifles at SHOT Show 2020. They showcase the CROM 500 Blackout (.500 Blackout caliber) and the CROM Lightweight .50 BMG (19.5 lbs), detailing unique features like carbon fiber magazines, side-charging actions, and AR-15 compatible lowers.

Chapters

  1. 00:00SHOT Show 2020 Introduction
  2. 00:13Sponsor Shoutouts
  3. 00:31CROM 500 Blackout Rifle
  4. 00:58500 Blackout Projectile & Purpose
  5. 01:24500 Blackout Price and Features
  6. 01:35500 Blackout Cartridge History
  7. 02:04CROM Lightweight 50 BMG Rifle
  8. 02:1950 BMG Features & Components
  9. 02:3550 BMG Weight & Cost
  10. 03:0050 BMG Weight Comparison
  11. 03:17CROM Product Range & Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the CROM 500 Blackout rifle unique?

The CROM 500 Blackout rifle is unique because it's chambered in a proprietary .500 Blackout caliber, which uses a .338 Lapua case necked up to .50 caliber, firing a 911-grain projectile for significant power.

How does the CROM Lightweight .50 BMG rifle compare in weight to other .50 BMG rifles?

The CROM Lightweight .50 BMG rifle weighs 19.5 lbs, making it considerably lighter than many other .50 BMG platforms, such as the KGMADE .50 BMG which weighs 42 lbs.

What are the key features of the CROM Lightweight .50 BMG rifle?

This rifle features a semi-automatic, short-stroke piston-driven action, a side charge handle, a fixed barrel, and utilizes Barrett .50 BMG magazines, with AR-15 compatible lower components and a Geissele trigger.

What is the price range for CROM's big bore rifles?

The CROM 500 Blackout rifle has an MSRP of approximately $5750, while the CROM Lightweight .50 BMG rifle is priced around $10,000, reflecting their specialized design and capabilities.

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