dieselbeef
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might be able to trade into one...
i can legally own it like any other rifle?
thanks
gary
i can legally own it like any other rifle?
thanks
gary
anyone can own a 50 cal barret
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Willie Lowman
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As long as you don't live in a state that bans them.
Your location is listed as Florida. If that is where you are, the only thing holding you back is finding a place to shoot the thing and paying for the ammo.
Your location is listed as Florida. If that is where you are, the only thing holding you back is finding a place to shoot the thing and paying for the ammo.
dieselbeef
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yeah..im in fl..we got a 300 ft range a cpl miles away..but im seeing ammo at about 10 bucks a rd on gbroker
idk..mayb the hype is cooler than actually owning one
idk..mayb the hype is cooler than actually owning one
ScottRiqui
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A .50 cal would be wasted on a 100-yard range; it's definitely a longer-distance weapon. Also, while .50 BMG ammo *is* expensive, it's usually not as bad as what you're seeing on Gunbroker. That's temporary madness brought on by the recent ammo shortage. Still, it's worth getting into reloading if you have a .50 BMG to feed.
Willie Lowman
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A friend of mine has one. I have fired it exactly three times. It wasn't the recoil that turned me off, it was the muzzle blast. I have no use for the things.
SPEMack618
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Perfectly legal in FL. Nothing more than a really large centerfire rifle.
I'll echo what Willie said. The muzzle blast from those things hurts. It isn't so much the noise, it is the shockwave that hits you hard.
An EOD guy used his Barrett to shoot up a suspisious looking box of trash along side the road we were about to drive up, and standing next to him, I felt like I did after getting a concussion playing football in high school.
But, that being said, if you want one, go for it. This is America.
I'll echo what Willie said. The muzzle blast from those things hurts. It isn't so much the noise, it is the shockwave that hits you hard.
An EOD guy used his Barrett to shoot up a suspisious looking box of trash along side the road we were about to drive up, and standing next to him, I felt like I did after getting a concussion playing football in high school.
But, that being said, if you want one, go for it. This is America.
dieselbeef
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its an oppurtunity thing that was offered to me..it may never come to fruition but i wanted to know the score before i went along with it
i guess its got all the paperwerk/case/150 rds/ and a scope on it already
we will see if he shows up weds with it or not
i guess its got all the paperwerk/case/150 rds/ and a scope on it already
we will see if he shows up weds with it or not
armed_librarian
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Nothing like it
I passed up an opportunity to grab a Barrett for a real good price last summer. I'm still kicking myself for not getting it. While the .50bmg seems impractical in the eyes of some, its like nothing else out there. Its legal for you to own it, do your best to get it and don't look back.
Also, a buddy of mine reloads his own rounds and he has cost down to something like $1.50-2.00 per round. Not bad at all IMHO.
I passed up an opportunity to grab a Barrett for a real good price last summer. I'm still kicking myself for not getting it. While the .50bmg seems impractical in the eyes of some, its like nothing else out there. Its legal for you to own it, do your best to get it and don't look back.
Also, a buddy of mine reloads his own rounds and he has cost down to something like $1.50-2.00 per round. Not bad at all IMHO.
Double Naught Spy
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No, it would not be wasted on a 100 yard range any more than any other rifle that shoots more than 100 yards. Yes, it is capable of more, but I don't know of any other centerfire rifles that aren't.
Barretts are fine enough rifles. Be sure that you buy one that will perform to your needs and don't just buy the name. You can find some other offerings that are comparable in prices and sometimes better in some regards, not always. My point is that Barrett isn't the only choice.
ScottRiqui
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Yes, and you can use a Lamborghini exclusively for trips to the grocery store three blocks away, buy why would you?
With a .50 BMG, you have heavy, expensive rifles, expensive ammunition, lots of recoil and lots of muzzle blast. On the upside, you get a nice heavy bullet with a high ballistic coefficient, which makes it ideal for - that's right - long-distance shooting.
If I'm shopping for a "100 yard or less" rifle, the .50 BMG would be just about at the bottom of my list, and I don't think I'm way off-base here.
Dude...you're SET...
You live in Myakka City, and don't know about the Manatee Gun Club?
http://manateegunclub.com/
1,000 yard range...and plenty of .50's there on the weekends especially.
We drive nearly two hours each way to shoot there. You have NO idea how fortunate you are...
M82 semi, or 95 bolt?
You live in Myakka City, and don't know about the Manatee Gun Club?
http://manateegunclub.com/
1,000 yard range...and plenty of .50's there on the weekends especially.
We drive nearly two hours each way to shoot there. You have NO idea how fortunate you are...
M82 semi, or 95 bolt?
If you don't have at least 800 yards to stretch its legs out with, it is not worth owning in my opinion. Preferably greater than 1000 yards. But now that I see the post above me, you have 1000 yards so go forth if you dare to pay the ammo prices for it.
100 yards, I could probably put as many .22 magnum or .17 HMR bullets as I wanted into the holes you make with a 50 cal barret at 100 yards.
100 yards, I could probably put as many .22 magnum or .17 HMR bullets as I wanted into the holes you make with a 50 cal barret at 100 yards.
trg42wraglefragle
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Of course you could use it at 100 yards, but all you would really have is a very heavy very loud money burner.
Now if you were getting it with a really good deal and can find somewhere else to shoot it then go for your life.
Now if you were getting it with a really good deal and can find somewhere else to shoot it then go for your life.
Have you ever fired a barrett m82a2? I have there isn't near the recoil people think there is I know I used one for 5.5years now it is heavy and the muzzle blast sucks but there isn't a whole hell of a lot of recoil.
oldmanFCSA
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Cool Acres Range
FCSA Match Competition there this weekend - 1000 yards.
Range is in Georgia.
Manatee is a good place.
Check www.fcsa.org for location of ranges and matches near you.
FCSA Match Competition there this weekend - 1000 yards.
Range is in Georgia.
Manatee is a good place.
Check www.fcsa.org for location of ranges and matches near you.
chris in va
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Meh, I'd buy a few CMP Garands with the money. At least you'll know they increase in value.
dieselbeef
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i was at the mantee range this weekend. i live 5 mi from there.
the gun in question has been offered as a trade. i havent seen it yet nor do i know anyhting about it except its a barrett 50 cal with 150 rds/scope/case
if he comes thru with it this week ill let yall know more.
ill shoot it and then decide if im gonna keep it or not.
idk..i really dont have a lot of int in it but that may change once i shoot it
stay in touch...
gary
the gun in question has been offered as a trade. i havent seen it yet nor do i know anyhting about it except its a barrett 50 cal with 150 rds/scope/case
if he comes thru with it this week ill let yall know more.
ill shoot it and then decide if im gonna keep it or not.
idk..i really dont have a lot of int in it but that may change once i shoot it
stay in touch...
gary