50 BMG Drum Magazine! — SHOT Show 2024

in Mitchell Graf, SHOT Show 2024
A must-have for Barrett owners?

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes

In a recent conversation, Drew from FosTech, Inc. provided insights into their latest creation – a drum magazine designed for the 50-caliber Barrett M107 and 82A1. With over a decade of experience in crafting drums, the company has now ventured into the realm of the powerful 50 BMG.

Drew shared that the inspiration behind the new product comes from the versatility of the 12-gauge round. It closely resembled the size of a 50-caliber round. The team re-engineered their billet drum to seamlessly accept a 50 caliber cartridge. This added a unique twist to their product line.

Prototype FosTech 50-cal drum mag
Prototype FosTech 50-cal drum mag.

What sets this drum apart is its construction. A spring-loaded billet aluminum masterpiece, meticulously machined in-house from a solid chunk of aluminum.

Drew emphasized that the entire manufacturing process takes place in America. This happens specifically in Seymour, Indiana, reinforcing the commitment to domestic production.

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All housing components are machined in the USA from a solid block of aluminum
All housing components are machined in the USA from a solid block of aluminum.

Designed for heavy-duty use, the drum boasts a capacity of 20 rounds.

Drew mentioned that it is compatible with bipods extended on Barrett rifles. To include the 107 and 82A1 models, making it a versatile addition to the arsenal.

Drum mag inserted into the Barrett M107
Drum mag inserted into the Barrett M107.

As for availability, the company is targeting a release in the second quarter of this year. Enthusiasts eager to get their hands on this innovative drum can expect a price tag of $1,599, with the product set to hit wholesale and dealer channels.

For more details about the 50-cal “drum mag” and other products from FosTech, Inc, visit their website. Let us know in the comments what you think of this drum magazine!

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About the author: Mitchell Graf is passionate about hunting and competition shooting. During college he was the shooting instructor for Oklahoma State’s Practical Shooting Team, and these days he spends as much time as he can chasing after pigs and coyotes with night vision and thermals. You can follow Mitchell’s adventures over at his Instagram @That_Gun_Guy_

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  • Leigh January 26, 2024, 7:21 pm

    A couple hundred bucks…maybe…1,600? I’ll just change mags…
    that is just for bragging rights

    • Bill July 9, 2024, 9:22 pm

      Who are you kidding

  • Heavyguns31 January 25, 2024, 6:55 pm

    I spent some time lugging a Barrett around the Iraqi desert. The gun itself got bitchy with a little sand in it. Now you want a magazine that let’s all the dirt in the world in, costs $1600 bucks and makes the damn thing even heavier…..perfect. 🙄

  • ROBERT A JOHNSON January 25, 2024, 9:47 am

    Bout time more bang for Big Boy. I m making my plans now for 1.

  • Old Para January 25, 2024, 9:22 am

    Wasn’t the open magazine thing learned decades ago with the Chauchat?

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