Barrett .50 cal
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Someone here talked highly of http://www.schryvergunsales.com/index.htm
Go to GunBroker Second...Go talk to your Loan Officer FIRST...You are looking at $5000-$12000 for the equipment and then you need to start thinking about ammo and other support.
TDH is an excellent person to tell you what you will be investing. You better really be devoted to the .50 AND HAVE SOMEWHERE TO USE THAT MUCH ENERGY.
TDH is an excellent person to tell you what you will be investing. You better really be devoted to the .50 AND HAVE SOMEWHERE TO USE THAT MUCH ENERGY.
+10000 for Lin at Schryver . " TDH" told me to go with him and he is top notch.
Good point. I did not think about that, not used to spending $10,000 on a gun
I'm not either. It is for my best friend/boss. He is not the smartest when it comes to $$$$, but he is hell bent on getting one. I can't seem to talk him out of it, not talk him into a cheaper model, so if you can't beat em, join em! If he insists on buying one, the least I can do is help him look for the best deal. Thanks for the info guys, keep it coming.
I don't know much about the .50 cal., mostly because I would never spend that much on a gun, so it doesn't really interest me at all. Can you shoot these at most outdoor ranges like Nick's, etc? I have only been at one range where a guy was shooting one. Everytime he shot, we had to stop and clear out from under the roof due to noise and percussion or whatever else the damn thing does. This was a 200 yard range. Just curious.
That is something to think about. A lot of ranges do not allow the .50 bmg due to the noise and the amount of damage they do to the backstop / burm.
I had a friend that shot through the burm at the range in Lake Charles. They weren't too happy.
Art
I had a friend that shot through the burm at the range in Lake Charles. They weren't too happy.
Art
Yea most people don't realize just How Loud a .50 truly is when fired. Not to mention it will clear out anyone on either side of you.
http://www.sturmgewehr.com/webBBS/semi4sale.cgi?read=209575
http://www.sturmgewehr.com/webBBS/semi4sale.cgi?read=209575
Actually, a lot of ranges in Louisiana can't accommodate .50BMG's due to a regulation saying that there must be something like 7-8 miles of undeveloped land behind it.....more than what's required for smaller calibers. That's according to Ricky, owner of Southern Shooting Center. Also a .50BMG will punch through a good bit of berm as it's been stated already.
SHOW ME where someone will pay $15,000- $20,000.
I have the 82/107... and I will SO sell it at that price!
(And then go buy 2)
http://www.barrettrifles.com/DiscussionForum_YAF/default.aspx?g=forum
^ People sell there, and you can ask about dealers, having them in stock etc...
I am no expert, but have taken both of their shooting classes and am a Barrett armorer.
Feel free to ask, I will help if I can.
I was going to say...
You can buy an EDM Windrunner with interchangeable .50BMG and .408CT barrels and STILL have enough left over for USO scopes, mounts, and a good bit of ammo in both calibers for $20,000!!
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+1 jaramia and dave are Very helpful. Thats where i cought my AK and CZ. they have some bad ass 50 cals. they shoo they in their badk room. they shoiwed me a through and through hold in a 7" steel plate from a 50 czl.
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Well as stated earlier the 15k to 20k is just plain wrong. If you look around you should be able to find a Barrett Semi Auto w/ optics for about 8500 maybe less (I have not looked in a few months but less than 6 months I had checked prices and with a little searching I found some at that price). I would defenately get one out of state to save the taxes. The shipping should be about 150 just because of the weight and I guess they do make some money on that as well. He also may have problems finding a range that will allow him to shoot. Make sure he is well aware of this before buying. Almost need some private land to shoot on.
As far a Daves in Lafayette I dont think you would be going there since you live in Dutchtown but when I was in the market for one in 2006 they said they could not get me a 29" model. They tried to get me to buy the 20" model that they had in stock. They still have one not sure if it is the same gun. I got on the horn and found one on my own. Young guy he doesent work there anymore said just buy this one it is better. Stated trying to give me all kind of specs on it and I called him on some of his errors. I had been looking at them for a long time and had the specs down. I asked him how is giving up over 300 fps for a long range sniper weapon better. I was in there about 1-2 months back and bougth some .50 ammo and they guy checking me out said that the .50 BMG is so powerful you dont have to get hit with the bullet and it will tear you apart it just has to pass close to you. It wasnt even worth replying I just grabed my merchandise and walked out. So all of the pro Dave's comments I would be weary of. The only person I have not dealt with in there is Dave himself the owner so I cant say about him, he may be very knowledgeable.
Also for accuracy I would get one of the bolt actions. The 99 is the best on accuracy in the Barrett line anyway. The 82/107 is about a 2-3moa gun and that is about it. So if he wants alot of firepower with supreme rate of fire in a .50 then that is the gun for him. If he wants true long range accuracy steer clear of the 82. And if he has 15-20k to spend on one tell him you have found a deal for him.
As far a Daves in Lafayette I dont think you would be going there since you live in Dutchtown but when I was in the market for one in 2006 they said they could not get me a 29" model. They tried to get me to buy the 20" model that they had in stock. They still have one not sure if it is the same gun. I got on the horn and found one on my own. Young guy he doesent work there anymore said just buy this one it is better. Stated trying to give me all kind of specs on it and I called him on some of his errors. I had been looking at them for a long time and had the specs down. I asked him how is giving up over 300 fps for a long range sniper weapon better. I was in there about 1-2 months back and bougth some .50 ammo and they guy checking me out said that the .50 BMG is so powerful you dont have to get hit with the bullet and it will tear you apart it just has to pass close to you. It wasnt even worth replying I just grabed my merchandise and walked out. So all of the pro Dave's comments I would be weary of. The only person I have not dealt with in there is Dave himself the owner so I cant say about him, he may be very knowledgeable.
Also for accuracy I would get one of the bolt actions. The 99 is the best on accuracy in the Barrett line anyway. The 82/107 is about a 2-3moa gun and that is about it. So if he wants alot of firepower with supreme rate of fire in a .50 then that is the gun for him. If he wants true long range accuracy steer clear of the 82. And if he has 15-20k to spend on one tell him you have found a deal for him.
