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<blockquote data-quote="HARPERC" data-source="post: 2189955" data-attributes="member: 30671"><p>I've been loosely associated with 4 bolt action rifles that "locked up" from overloads, in actions I considered unsuitable for the cartridge. A couple I refused to shoot when offered the chance. One I warned a friend not to shoot passed on my comment to the owner, who was forever angry at me. First because I was unimpressed, it was a gunsmith school project, and they built several of them. Second when it locked up a few rounds later proving the point. Others also seemed to drift away after the lightning in the bottle they chose because of $$$$$$, ended up on a scrap heap.</p><p></p><p>The Serbu is basically an attempt to keep the cost of a .50 down. Read their description, 'inspired by social media" "an incredible price". Their model with actual locking lugs is like 6x more expensive.</p><p></p><p>This is loosely what is best defined as a better quality pipe gun. </p><p></p><p>The bolt action lock ups I've seen indicate a level of "over engineering" what is sometimes derogatorily referred to as "lawyer designed".</p><p></p><p>If I recall correctly Defensive Edge tested their action to 200,000 psi. Other commercial action info likely available online.</p><p></p><p>Metal fatigue plays a factor, the thing may hold but for how long. Shoot a few rounds put it in the safe may leave one with one impression, serious use another thing.</p><p></p><p>At a $100 a round there won't be a lot of testing to validate either the ammo, or the platform.</p><p></p><p>Be careful out there, be concerned about the guy at the bench next to you. One of the lessons I've taught kids is if the folks on the range make you uncomfortable. Leave!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HARPERC, post: 2189955, member: 30671"] I've been loosely associated with 4 bolt action rifles that "locked up" from overloads, in actions I considered unsuitable for the cartridge. A couple I refused to shoot when offered the chance. One I warned a friend not to shoot passed on my comment to the owner, who was forever angry at me. First because I was unimpressed, it was a gunsmith school project, and they built several of them. Second when it locked up a few rounds later proving the point. Others also seemed to drift away after the lightning in the bottle they chose because of $$$$$$, ended up on a scrap heap. The Serbu is basically an attempt to keep the cost of a .50 down. Read their description, 'inspired by social media" "an incredible price". Their model with actual locking lugs is like 6x more expensive. This is loosely what is best defined as a better quality pipe gun. The bolt action lock ups I've seen indicate a level of "over engineering" what is sometimes derogatorily referred to as "lawyer designed". If I recall correctly Defensive Edge tested their action to 200,000 psi. Other commercial action info likely available online. Metal fatigue plays a factor, the thing may hold but for how long. Shoot a few rounds put it in the safe may leave one with one impression, serious use another thing. At a $100 a round there won't be a lot of testing to validate either the ammo, or the platform. Be careful out there, be concerned about the guy at the bench next to you. One of the lessons I've taught kids is if the folks on the range make you uncomfortable. Leave! [/QUOTE]
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