Gunz, and more gunz
- Thread starter Lionfish
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Have you fired a belt fed machine gun or been close enough to know their sound?
I want one of these (in .416 Barrett)!!
It won the 2 mile competition
I wonder if Santa is still taking request.I want one of these (in .416 Barrett)!!
It won the 2 mile competition
Here's why it's only 23 pounds.No, she'd say it's just another expensive toy I want
The Barrett MRAD ELR (Extreme Long Range) is built with high-end materials for precision, featuring a 7075 aluminum monolithic upper receiver, a heavy stainless steel barrel (often with a carbon fiber wrap option for weight savings), a robust M-Lok aluminum handguard, and an adjustable stock with polymer components (cheekpiece, recoil pad). Key elements include the full-length Picatinny rail, a specialized 3-port muzzle brake, and a durable Cerakote finish, all designed for the powerful .416 Barrett cartridge.
WinterBorn
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It looks like a very cool rifle. Not sure it is $4,200.00 worth of cool, but still.
And while I appreciate the extreme range capabilities, I'm not sure of a situation (other than on the range) that would allow such shooting.
And while I appreciate the extreme range capabilities, I'm not sure of a situation (other than on the range) that would allow such shooting.
Barrett will most likely end up with a military contract.
Yeah, the closest 1000 yd. range is over an hour away. I wouldn't know where to go to shoot further. But I'd like to try...
I did shoot a .50 BMG, that was fun, but got a black & blue shoulder!
WinterBorn
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I got a chance to shoot a Barrett. That bitch pushes back!
Dutch Uncle
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A .50 cal??? No shit. I've shot the M2 a few times. It was on a mount so no kick.
I only fired 5 rounds. That was enough for that day!
WinterBorn
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And usually 4 more rounds than were needed.
You are a badass. I fired 2 rounds and went back to my gentle 45-70 lever action.
Dutch Uncle
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I have a Marlin model 1895SBL after seeing it used in the movie "Wind River". It has a decent kick too. LOL
The first round was a bit off (in the 7 ring), probably from the anticipation of the "shoulder shock." The last 4 were in the 9 and 10 rings., slightly low and to the right, but still pretty accurate enough to hit a coyote sized target. The best (hunting) shot I ever made was a prone shot at 780 yd. taking a groundhog with my varmint rifle. I also dropped a deer at over 500.
I had a mint .45-70 (and a .45-90) trap door. Like an idiot, I sold them...along with a number of other collectable firearms I should have kept.
WinterBorn
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That is exactly what I have!
Whatever the kick, the impact of the bullet is much worse!
WinterBorn
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I love my Marlin 45-70. Actually, I take it hunting more than I do my Rem. 700. The Remington has a far greater range, but the Marlin handles better. It comes up like a fine upland shotgun.