ROLEXrifleman
Master
I had the M99, M95 and 82A1. all are gone
1st, ammo prices aren't what they were 10 years ago, let alone 15 years ago. so feeding an 82/107 comes with a hefty price tag.
2nd, don't ever use the words precision, accurate or sniper when talking about an 82/107. Even the older ones with Krieger barrels were far from accurate. 2 MOA from a rifle isn't precision. And if you know the 82/107 platform its anti material with very few incidents as anti personnel so pinpoint balls on isn't required. The 82/107 shines when FAST follow up shots are required to take down a critical targets, NOT punching holes in paper trying to group a .5 MOA clover
3rd, the M99 and M90/95 are Barrett's attempt at a precision rifle. Notice how I said attempt. While they are better than the 82/107 they too have their limitations and quirks. The build quality is on par with price point which for me was the main reason to get rid of them
4th, MATCH ammo. Unless your loading yourself to get the greatest accuracy your going to go bankrupt buying enough good ammo to get proficient on the .50 platform. Ball ammo and the like is fun but you wont be happy with the groups, especially if your shooting it out of the 82/107
5th, distance. Unless your shooting at 800+ yards this is the same as having your local little league play the Yankees. If you cant stretch it out its a waste, a .50 at a 100 yard range is just someone saying look, I got a .50 Very few .50 owners get time beyond 800. That in my opinion is like giving a woman a Porsche GT3, what a waste.
6th, variants. If .50 is what your after you have options. If the name Barrett is what you want then there you go. You can get into the .50 game for around $2k, rifle only, but if you cant shoot it what does that say about you? Same goes for .338, that can be a money pit too.
Hers an old INGO thread for you to read up with
https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/long-guns/97983-barrett-m82a1-3.html
1st, ammo prices aren't what they were 10 years ago, let alone 15 years ago. so feeding an 82/107 comes with a hefty price tag.
2nd, don't ever use the words precision, accurate or sniper when talking about an 82/107. Even the older ones with Krieger barrels were far from accurate. 2 MOA from a rifle isn't precision. And if you know the 82/107 platform its anti material with very few incidents as anti personnel so pinpoint balls on isn't required. The 82/107 shines when FAST follow up shots are required to take down a critical targets, NOT punching holes in paper trying to group a .5 MOA clover
3rd, the M99 and M90/95 are Barrett's attempt at a precision rifle. Notice how I said attempt. While they are better than the 82/107 they too have their limitations and quirks. The build quality is on par with price point which for me was the main reason to get rid of them
4th, MATCH ammo. Unless your loading yourself to get the greatest accuracy your going to go bankrupt buying enough good ammo to get proficient on the .50 platform. Ball ammo and the like is fun but you wont be happy with the groups, especially if your shooting it out of the 82/107
5th, distance. Unless your shooting at 800+ yards this is the same as having your local little league play the Yankees. If you cant stretch it out its a waste, a .50 at a 100 yard range is just someone saying look, I got a .50 Very few .50 owners get time beyond 800. That in my opinion is like giving a woman a Porsche GT3, what a waste.
6th, variants. If .50 is what your after you have options. If the name Barrett is what you want then there you go. You can get into the .50 game for around $2k, rifle only, but if you cant shoot it what does that say about you? Same goes for .338, that can be a money pit too.
Hers an old INGO thread for you to read up with
https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/long-guns/97983-barrett-m82a1-3.html
....ok LOVE the gofundme comment!!!!!
