adairusmc
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- Jul 24, 2006
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You would only get one shot, because the desert eagle is an unreliable piece of shit in real life that is not even remotely worth owning.
Real men who want a .50cal handgun buy the .500 S&W. Those with brains forget about the .500 and go with the .460 S&W
I would pass on the Barret, at least the M82A1... When the Army selected the M82, they were looking at it from the perspective of it being able to defeat light armor, vehicles, and other material or objects rather than as a precision sniper system. The M82 trades off some of the long range accuracy for the ability to follow up quickly with additional rounds.
As for Barretts, I would consider the 99 or the 95 as a good choice to look into, but more expensive than the AR50 or Serbu. Both the AR50 and the Serbu have good reputations and I will send you a PM with contact info for someone at Armalite who might be able to help you. The McMillan is another excellent rifle to consider, but again at a higher price point.
Gunbroker or other sources might be an alternative source as well. They are out there if you search around.
I am not going to try and talk you out of a .50, but you might want to at least give some consideration to the.338 Lapua before spending the money, but it really depends on how you intend to use it. I am looking at the Barret 98 Bravo. I think the .338 LM is an excellent round and has some strong points to consider vs. the .50...
As for Barretts, I would consider the 99 or the 95 as a good choice to look into, but more expensive than the AR50 or Serbu. Both the AR50 and the Serbu have good reputations and I will send you a PM with contact info for someone at Armalite who might be able to help you. The McMillan is another excellent rifle to consider, but again at a higher price point.
Gunbroker or other sources might be an alternative source as well. They are out there if you search around.
I am not going to try and talk you out of a .50, but you might want to at least give some consideration to the.338 Lapua before spending the money, but it really depends on how you intend to use it. I am looking at the Barret 98 Bravo. I think the .338 LM is an excellent round and has some strong points to consider vs. the .50...
JulesMaximus
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- Jul 3, 2003
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JulesMaximus
No Lifer
- Jul 3, 2003
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eh...it shouldnt take a .50 to blow through a propane bottle. arent they pretty thin? seems like any decent rifle round would just go right through it, and you dont need to be 500 yards away to be safe, i wouldnt think. seems like a lot of money to spend to just make a long shot with a larger hole but, if you have it to blow, then whatever
StageLeft
No Lifer
- Sep 29, 2000
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Prolly best to go to a forums about guns where knowledge on them is voluminous, because here you'll have a lot of people asking you why you need to spend thousands on a .50.
Like me. Seriously, why? I can understand wanting something accurate to beyond 600 yards as you mentioned earlier, but am very interested in what the "multitude of other reasons" are.
Like me. Seriously, why? I can understand wanting something accurate to beyond 600 yards as you mentioned earlier, but am very interested in what the "multitude of other reasons" are.
Don Vito Corleone
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- Feb 10, 2000
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I gotta say I find it hard to understand what possible purpose any civilian could have for a .50 cal, and if you can't really afford one I don't see why you're even interested.
because it's the magical 5-0 caliber. people go nuts for anything that has a calibre with a 5 in front of it, even if it is shit *cough*.50AE*cough*
sure, they're impractical, but its like buying a 20 foot long caddy with a 500 cubic inch motor. Its big as fuck and that makes it awesome.
sure, they're impractical, but its like buying a 20 foot long caddy with a 500 cubic inch motor. Its big as fuck and that makes it awesome.
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Thanks a lot for the contact information. I am patiently awaiting a response from Armalite.
My reasons are my own.
Hmm. I seem to recall living in a country where I can do what I want with the money I make. Odd how that seems to work out.
It's an indication for most people, but not for me. I have reasons to put it on layaway for now.
Originally posted by: sdifox
Then your decision is simple. Buy both Serbu and AR50 and you still have money left over for spare barrels
Negative. If I had money for two .50 cals, I would settle for the Serbu BFG-50A for $6,500 instead of the single shot Armalite AR-50.
You seem rather sarcastic to this entire thread which leads me to believe that you have no girlfriend (judging from previous posts). You have no job to supply money. And you have no money in which to buy expensive and fun things such as I. Granted, not everyone finds expensive things fun, but there are four expensive items I have found extreme entertainment in: my girlfriend, my car, my computer, and my future .50 BMG.
Lastly, I finally found a dealer in my area that can get me a factory-shipped Armalite AR-50 for only $2,995. Coupled with the fees, it brings it to a grand total of $3,351.88. Going to be coming with a case and a bi-pod. So I appreciate all of the information and I would still love to hear some more input as it seems quite a few Anandtech users are avid gun enthusiasts.
Also, not to try and stray the thread, but I have been in the market for a Gerber Mk. II BA9 Armorhide knife for a few weeks and I am unable to find anyone who can order one for me. Anyone have any input on this as well? I just bought a new Buck 110 flaying knife (surgically sharpened
) and a SOG STE combat knife. The only other knife I am interested in now is the Gerber. Hopefully something turns up.
BoberFett
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- Oct 9, 1999
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Interesting.
My neighbor just flagged me down as I was pulling into the driveway so I could stop by and see his new toy. A brand new Barrett 82A1. First time I've ever seen one up close and personal. He put it together and handed it to me. Holy crap that thing weighs a ton. He said his setup with a Leupold scope and a full mag was 32lbs. And good god those 50 BMG rounds are huge.
I didn't have my camera with so I don't have any pictures, but I may go shooting with him in a couple weekends. I'll shoot a few rounds and report back.
My neighbor just flagged me down as I was pulling into the driveway so I could stop by and see his new toy. A brand new Barrett 82A1. First time I've ever seen one up close and personal. He put it together and handed it to me. Holy crap that thing weighs a ton. He said his setup with a Leupold scope and a full mag was 32lbs. And good god those 50 BMG rounds are huge.
I didn't have my camera with so I don't have any pictures, but I may go shooting with him in a couple weekends. I'll shoot a few rounds and report back.
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