Might purchase a Barrett M107 50 BMG. Advice please!
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rdnktrkr
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I have an Armalite AR-50, definitely double up on ear protection, after 3-5 rounds my sinuses start flowing and eyes watering, it is FUN to shoot and will destroy an engine block at 1200yrds, it is hard to find a place to shoot and it is PRICEY to shoot. I check screws and pins after about 50rnds and each time something is loose, I have destroyed a bi-pod. Look for a good shooting mat and spotting scope for range days. I shot it once under our canopy from a bench and decided never again the blast was massive, I've set the grass on fire from the blast from the muzzle brake.
NOW for the good, it is awesome to shoot, the only guns with a more cool factor are Garands, everyone wants to shoot it once and keep the brass
NOW for the good, it is awesome to shoot, the only guns with a more cool factor are Garands, everyone wants to shoot it once and keep the brass
Of course the Barrett comes in the case with the barrel disassembled. I want to keep it in my Gun vault on the rack (looks massively cool in my vault). Is there a disadvantage of keeping it assembled 24/7? I didn’t know if the constant pressure on the spring would mess up the performance over time.
Gordon
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Can be kept assembled i OK.
rdnktrkr
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Mine are bolt actions, 47lbs, I have a case for 1 and it requires disassembly also, the other stays together mostly in the dining room but requires disassembly to put it in the safe. Be sure to use the brake, the guy I purchased the 1st from said it could break your shoulder.
GE-Mini-Gun
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To answer your question…nothing to check with only 50 through it, the arrowhead brake was pretty effective, the new one I have no idea, recoil is impressive, but think of it as a HUGE push, not sharp…VERY LOUD.
You ask for advice on the net, you can’t be picky about what type you get…with that said…no way I’d get it. I went through the same thing couple years back and came to the conclusion…not worth it for the amount I’d be able to shoot it. Only one range close to me that will allow it and shooting a 50 BMG @ 100yds is like shooting a 6.5 CM at 25yds…trust me. Ammo is expensive, very expensive, each 10 round mag is going to be north of $30…you didn’t mention if a scope is included, if not you’ll want GOOD glass…so $1500+. It’s a pig (40-50 lbs.), you have to carry it to and from the truck, and ammo is the same way…heavy. There are A LOT of other things I’d look at for the money WAY, WAY before a 50. As mentioned, I’m just passing along information I gathered when I went through the same thing, but just reading between the lines you’ve already made your mind up, so enjoy it.
You ask for advice on the net, you can’t be picky about what type you get…with that said…no way I’d get it. I went through the same thing couple years back and came to the conclusion…not worth it for the amount I’d be able to shoot it. Only one range close to me that will allow it and shooting a 50 BMG @ 100yds is like shooting a 6.5 CM at 25yds…trust me. Ammo is expensive, very expensive, each 10 round mag is going to be north of $30…you didn’t mention if a scope is included, if not you’ll want GOOD glass…so $1500+. It’s a pig (40-50 lbs.), you have to carry it to and from the truck, and ammo is the same way…heavy. There are A LOT of other things I’d look at for the money WAY, WAY before a 50. As mentioned, I’m just passing along information I gathered when I went through the same thing, but just reading between the lines you’ve already made your mind up, so enjoy it.
Sebastian the Ibis
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If you keep an eye out for sales you can get ammo on sale:
https://www.recoilgunworks.com/lake...2019&utm_campaign=12.24.2019&utm_medium=email
https://www.recoilgunworks.com/lake...2019&utm_campaign=12.24.2019&utm_medium=email
Just a word on ammo
The Barrett is awesome but it’s not accurate. None of their guns will hold even an MOA.
so that means you’ll have more fun shooting apit or other fun rounds (my fav was always blue tip incendiary) at pieces of junk like cars or refrigerators etc and you can do that from 150-1000 yards. Or just watching the dirt fly inside 100 yards.
if you are dreaming of shooting steel plates are long distances keep a few things in mind. 1 you’re going to destroy the plate and probably the stand. 2 you need a big plate cause the Barrett isn’t accurate. 3 the more mass the plate has the more likely the bullet will damage it instead of just knocking it out of the way assuming it’s hanging on a stand.
don’t waste a lot of $ on match ammo
The Barrett is awesome but it’s not accurate. None of their guns will hold even an MOA.
so that means you’ll have more fun shooting apit or other fun rounds (my fav was always blue tip incendiary) at pieces of junk like cars or refrigerators etc and you can do that from 150-1000 yards. Or just watching the dirt fly inside 100 yards.
if you are dreaming of shooting steel plates are long distances keep a few things in mind. 1 you’re going to destroy the plate and probably the stand. 2 you need a big plate cause the Barrett isn’t accurate. 3 the more mass the plate has the more likely the bullet will damage it instead of just knocking it out of the way assuming it’s hanging on a stand.
don’t waste a lot of $ on match ammo
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Lots of money to be cool.
Any suggestions on a good shooting mat? Didn’t even know there was such a thing!
I have a ton of guns (at least for me I have plenty). As far as semi auto rifles; I have everything from two modified Saiga 12’s, Beowulf 50, PTR-91, a Daniel Defense ar-15, a couple Ak-47s, M1, Russian sks, and more.
As far as a semi auto rifle... I feel like the only thing I am missing is the Barrett 50 BMG.
That’s a great deal!
It’s a bit surprising how the BARRETT isn’t near a MOA Gun. I have heard this from everyone. Luckily I am not looking for this to be a tack driver .... just a fun gun!
Sure it’s a lot of money! If someone sees something they can afford and want... I say go for it!!!
If it has had only 50 rounds thru it, then he has just about done the break in for you.
Sounds to me like, if you are ever going to go for it, do it now or just wait forever for a better deal.
Just make sure it has been taken good care of.
Sounds to me like, if you are ever going to go for it, do it now or just wait forever for a better deal.
Just make sure it has been taken good care of.
Bill460
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I've been shooting this Bushmaster BA-50 for around 7 years now. I would never even consider selling it. That will be my wife's job after I take a dirt nap. To be perfectly honest, it's the most fun you can have with your clothes on. Yes, they're expensive compared to most other guns. But not compared to other things in life that everyone takes for granted.
For example my new Jeep Grand Cherokee ran me almost $50K. My new Toyota Camry drives beautifully. But it ran $27K. That's $ 77K for 2 lousy cars that are nothing special! Nobody points to them when I drive down the street. They're a dime a dozen. That .50 BMG attracts an audience every time I take it out of my truck. And the value of both of those vehicles are dropping faster than a brick in a swimming pool. What will either be worth 12 years from now? A lot less than that .50 BMG, I can all but guarantee you that.
Yet people don't bat an eyelash over buying a new car. Same with women's jewelry. How many guys drop $3K on an engagement ring, only to have the marriage tank, and she ends up selling it for less than half that, then pi$$es the money away on some stupid clothes, or some such nonsense. Or worse, spends it on her new boyfriend. Forget a V-8, the guy could have had a Armalite AR-50, instead of an ex wife he would just as soon forget.
How about furniture? Go price a nice big leather couch. Then the matching recliners she'll want to go along with it. Yeah, you could have easily bought a nice .50 instead. Then, after 6 or 7 years of the dog and kids jumping on and off the thing, what's your reward? You get to go buy new one's all over again. And most likely have to pay the furniture store to deliver them, and haul off the old one's that are worn out. The landfill is full of them.
A .50 BMG rifle is cheap when you compare it to what you end up spending, (wasting would be a better word), on all the other nonsense life offers up. And as far as ammo? I spend more shooting my big African calibers than I do my .50. And they can't shoot through a 1" steel plate like a hot knife going through butter!
With the possible exception of catching deadly diseases that will kill you, life is full of choices. You just have to make the right one's. Buying that Bushmaster .50 BMG was definitely the right one for me.
For example my new Jeep Grand Cherokee ran me almost $50K. My new Toyota Camry drives beautifully. But it ran $27K. That's $ 77K for 2 lousy cars that are nothing special! Nobody points to them when I drive down the street. They're a dime a dozen. That .50 BMG attracts an audience every time I take it out of my truck. And the value of both of those vehicles are dropping faster than a brick in a swimming pool. What will either be worth 12 years from now? A lot less than that .50 BMG, I can all but guarantee you that.
Yet people don't bat an eyelash over buying a new car. Same with women's jewelry. How many guys drop $3K on an engagement ring, only to have the marriage tank, and she ends up selling it for less than half that, then pi$$es the money away on some stupid clothes, or some such nonsense. Or worse, spends it on her new boyfriend. Forget a V-8, the guy could have had a Armalite AR-50, instead of an ex wife he would just as soon forget.
How about furniture? Go price a nice big leather couch. Then the matching recliners she'll want to go along with it. Yeah, you could have easily bought a nice .50 instead. Then, after 6 or 7 years of the dog and kids jumping on and off the thing, what's your reward? You get to go buy new one's all over again. And most likely have to pay the furniture store to deliver them, and haul off the old one's that are worn out. The landfill is full of them.
A .50 BMG rifle is cheap when you compare it to what you end up spending, (wasting would be a better word), on all the other nonsense life offers up. And as far as ammo? I spend more shooting my big African calibers than I do my .50. And they can't shoot through a 1" steel plate like a hot knife going through butter!
With the possible exception of catching deadly diseases that will kill you, life is full of choices. You just have to make the right one's. Buying that Bushmaster .50 BMG was definitely the right one for me.
rdnktrkr
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I purchased a 4x12 padded rubber mat at an auction that has worked fine for me.
I was fortunate to find some 650gr for $18 a box 5 box limit and some ammo cans with some on links and some loose for good prices at an estate auction. I shoot eng blocks now that I get from a mechanic friend after destroying steel plates.
I was fortunate to find some 650gr for $18 a box 5 box limit and some ammo cans with some on links and some loose for good prices at an estate auction. I shoot eng blocks now that I get from a mechanic friend after destroying steel plates.
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