Should i buy a barrett

Be sure to check your local regulations. Hunting with nonexpanding bullets is illegal in some states. A few common questions:. How do I buy a Barrett rifle? Does Barrett make rifles designed specifically for left-handed shooters? What finish is on a Barrett rifle? How do I order parts, and how do I determine what part to order? What is Barrett Heavy Bore Cleaner? How does Barrett Heavy Bore Cleaner work? Will Barrett Heavy Bore Cleaner work on pistols? Does Barrett have a service that can change one caliber or length of barrel for another?

What is MOA? What is your recommended barrel break-in procedure? Which scope should I use on my Barrett large-caliber rifle? Was my rifle sighted in before it left the factory? What is the warranty on Barrett rifles?

Click here to read about our Rifle Warranty. How are your rifles distributed? What are the prices of your rifles? Are Barrett rifles legal to own or possess in my state? How do I order products from Barrett? Does Barrett sell replacement receivers? Does Barrett sell used rifles? No, not usually, however on rare occasions we will sell dealers our demo rifles. Does the Barrett factory offer tours? Does Barrett recommend firing corrosive ammunition?

Does Barrett offer configurations made to customer specifications? We do not have a custom shop operation. What does a muzzle brake do?

Why do you chrome line the chamber on your large-caliber rifles? Chrome lining the chamber helps resist corrosion and improves extraction reliability. Will my 5. Errors and Omissions. Ten rounds. This carry handle will fit on any M optics rail. What is the magazine capacity for the Model 95? Five rounds. Been there done that well doing that with a. You could spend the money on a lathe and mill and an old M2 barrel blank instead and build your own. Yeah buy it and then have us all over to try it out and let you know if it was worth it.

Or save up for a Uzi! I'll settle for the Thompson you have in your avatar pic. But thats like 5x a M99, the Uzis are only like 2x M99!

Same reason some guys drop a radical big-block into a small car, a blown into a Jeep, or a horsepower Hemi into a Harley Davidson chassis. Total devastation for the win. Buy it you will love it!! I bought one several years ago and it is perhaps my favorite weapon to take to the range. Nothing quite like a. A huge attention getter also. You can shoot it at Blue Water. Waiting to see the pics! Is that the Armalite AR.

Yes, heavier than a M99 though. Hadn't done much reading past that. I pretty much have my heart set on the M We'll see. Like I said, I could spend the whole wad of cash on it and have little left over for ammo and glass.

Consider the Armalite AR I have shot both, and the Armalite trigger is better out of the box. I also shot quite a bit better with the Armalite. I believe the Armalite is a little cheaper as well. Consider something in. You can actually shoot it around here. That's put a dent in the old gun fund.

The Barrett will have to wait until another day. Or Would you spend the money on something else? No bolt action or DI please. Nov 20, dirt nap. If you are serious about long range, there are many better, lighter options. If you need to shoot a lot of heavy equipment at yards, the Barrett is a good option. Victory Pagan Raider Full Member.

Nov 14, 1, Making bad guys nervous. If your purpose is to brag to everyone you have a Barrett, then yeah it is. If you want to shoot ELR accurately, then it isn't. Cacciatore Full Member Supporter. Full Member. Jun 14, 36 NW Indiana. Supposedly Barrett was having problems with the aluminum not holding up as well as the steel M I don't know how true this is but it makes be think twice before putting a 50 BMG in an aluminum gun.

Mar 7, 1, 26 Tazewell. It's a big pee-pee thing. Dec 21, 5, 5, WNY. Most I have seen for sale are a lot closer to 12k than to 10k. Do you know where to get one for 10k? Falsecrack Sergeant Full Member. May 9, 0 50 Hawai'i If you can afford it and it makes you happy, buy it.

Ledzep Chancellor Full Member. Jun 9, 3, 3, NE. Especially for the accuracy performance. I agree it's mostly a penis envy thing. I don't know what else you want us to recommend if it's not a bolt-action or direct impingement. A semi-auto M2? Personally I'm tempted to look into Serbu's semi auto, but honestly for a. Shoottothrill Sergeant Full Member. Jan 26, 2 53 Arizona. Both bolt guns though. I also hear good things about FND.

They have a the coolest semi auto. Check out their website. Feb 21, 1, 18 Mom's Basement. Get it! Totally worth it.

May 31, 9 34 Washington. I have those at work and they aren't really the favorite tool of use. It seems on the civilian side to be more of a novelty or status symbol IMO and it has the cool factor to wow your friends. Colonel Full Member. Jan 9, 7, 13 Southern Indiana www. I would buy an M82A1A if I had the cash. However the desire is purely because I carried one and they are a ton of fun to send that much lead downrange that quickly. However if there were any practical needs left unfilled in my inventory, I would get those first.

They are most definitely not the best tool for ELR precision. They are incredibly fun to shoot and will impress all who you encounter at the range, but depending on your specific purposes for buying the rifle, there are a TON of better and arguably less expensive options.

Again, knowing WHY you want it and WHAT you plan to do with it would be helpful in pointing you in the right direction for the Barrett or other possible options.

Blackrifle1 Sergeant Full Member. Mar 1, 56 53 Las Vegas, NV. Best of luck whatever you decide. If it were me - I'd buy a rifle chambered in. This is based on all the positive info I have read on this incredible round.

But man, a semi-auto. If money were no object I would pick up a M82A1. Jul 26, 33 0. I love my 82A1. Cologgi Sergeant Full Member.

Feb 7, 4 Oklahoma. I miss the old Snipers Hide sometimes. May 3, May 21, Virginia.