loki.fish
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So, yesterday was the first time I'd ever been to the famous Machine Gun Shoot at Knob Creek Gun Range in West Point, Kentucky. It was probably the most memorable day I've ever had. The sound of all the machine guns firing, the site of hundreds, maybe even more than 1000 people just that day, all there to enjoy the world of firearms. Was a great day. Can't wait till it happens when I have the whole weekend off so I can spend more time there. I think everybody needs to experience it atleast once.
Anyway, I learned quite a bit there. I had been wanting a .50BMG rifle for a while. They had a Barrett 82A1 on the line and I had the chance to hear and see it shot. The air that comes out of the muzzle brake is incredible. I had to have been atleast 50-60 yards from the guy at one point when he shot it and I could still feel it. The only thing louder was the huge black powder cannon. I could clearly tell what some of the guns were by just the sounds. The mini gun is obviously the easiest to identify. You just can't miss hearing hundreds of rounds being fired in seconds. The .50 cals were easily identified. The Barrett seemed to be louder than the big machine guns for some reason, which I haven't the slightest idea? Very distinct sound. I can't wait to go back. Look forward to seeing a night shoot and somebody playing with the flame throwers.
Anyway, I learned quite a bit there. I had been wanting a .50BMG rifle for a while. They had a Barrett 82A1 on the line and I had the chance to hear and see it shot. The air that comes out of the muzzle brake is incredible. I had to have been atleast 50-60 yards from the guy at one point when he shot it and I could still feel it. The only thing louder was the huge black powder cannon. I could clearly tell what some of the guns were by just the sounds. The mini gun is obviously the easiest to identify. You just can't miss hearing hundreds of rounds being fired in seconds. The .50 cals were easily identified. The Barrett seemed to be louder than the big machine guns for some reason, which I haven't the slightest idea? Very distinct sound. I can't wait to go back. Look forward to seeing a night shoot and somebody playing with the flame throwers.