Our Raptor 50 - 50 BMG Upper is legal to purchase and own in most states like any other rifle, however some states are trying to include 50 BMG in assault weapons ban legislation so be sure to check with your local FFL and current laws in your state before ordering.  The Raptor 50 is transferred as a "Receiver" via your local FFL. 

California and Illinois have banned the legal use of 50 BMG. 

The ATF Firearms and Ammunition Technology Division sent all makers of 50 BMG uppers for AR-15 a letter saying they have determined that a 50 BMG upper is a firearm and must be transferred through FFLs.    We wish it were different, however this is the current standing. 

Most of the 50 BMG energy of the goes rearward into the stock, the lower holds the trigger and hammer.  A quality 7075 Mil-Spec AR-15 aluminum lower is strong enough to handle it.  The Raptor 50 Upper fits snug into the lower. This design has been proven for over 17 years with thousands made and tens of thousands of rounds through it.  

Ammo cost depends on what kind you buy, where, and what quantity.  It can be bought from $3.50 per round up to $7.50 per round.  Good ball ammo averages $3.50 -$5 per round.  

Yes!  A suppressor can greatly improve the comfort level of shooting.  It must be 50 BMG rated.  The Raptor 50 has a common 1:14 thread on the barrel for attachment. 

Yes qualified FFL’s can become a Raptor 50 dealer.  Send us your FFL name and contact info and we will contact you and send information on becoming a dealer for the Raptor 50. 

Most of the time it has to do with the purchase limit at your bank for an individual transaction to reduce fraud. Simply contact your bank to approve the purchase, and have them temporarily raise the limit for a single transaction.  Or if you prefer, you can mail us a check or money order.  Once the check clears we can process your order.

This question comes up a lot.    This was a video using Serbu Firearms RN50.  The YouTuber (Kentucky Ballistics) put a counterfeit slap round that was loaded with the wrong type of gun powder and caused a catastrophic explosion.   Both the guy from Kentucky Ballistics and Mark Serbu had follow up videos and it was 1000% clear it was not the gun, it had everything to do with the ammo put in there.    He says in the video he believes it was a counterfeit improperly loaded ammo.    This is why we strongly recommend using ammunition that comes from a factory and do not use surplus or ammo from unknown origin. 

Good summary explanation on his video:   https://youtu.be/hsw70VfSFFw

He is emphatic that it was the ammunition's fault, not the gun.       

Mark Serbu had several follow-up analysis videos on his channel.  https://youtu.be/4REiTR2dx98

We strongly recommend factory loaded ammunition.