Ripp
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NEW.. interesting to see how many different calibers this can be converted to.. and how quickly its done..
https://taskandpurpose.com/military-tech...MhrtVzY4VOfazjo
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In March 2019, SOCOM awarded a $49.9 million contract to Barrett to adopt the MRAD — chambered in 7.62×51 mm NATO, .300 Norma Magnum, and .338 Norma Magnum with the help of a conversion kit — as part of the program’s Advanced Sniper Rifle program
So why is the U.S. military falling in love with the MRAD? Both the Army and Marine Corps say the rifle offers greatly extended range and effectiveness than current sniper systems in a significantly lighter weight package. In particular, the Marine Corps in budget documents touted the MRAD’s capacity to chamber a “wider variety of special purpose ammunition than current systems” as a major selling point.
The Marine Corps’ focus on special purpose ammo speaks to the MRAD’s versatility. While the system adopted under SOCOM’s ASR program can chamber 7.62×51 mm NATO, .300 Norma Magnum, and .338 Norma Magnum, the system can also handle .300 Winchester Magnum, 6.5 Creedmoor and .300 Precision Rifle Cartridge with the same simple conversion method.
Indeed, versatility and modularity are among the chief features of the MRAD’s broad appeal. As The War Zone reported in 2019, the simple conversion method “eliminates the need for separate weapons to fire each of these rounds, offering special operations units added operational flexibility and reducing strain on the logistics and maintenance chains.”
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DarylS
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Cold rifle to carry up here.
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tinker
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The video in that promo ad was entertaining.
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https://barrett.net/products/firearms/mrad
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szihn
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Well it's made by Barrett, so I am going to guess it's:
#1 going to be heavy and
#2 will be priced about 2X to 3X more then it should be.
But I'll wait and see.
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Ripp
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Well it's made by Barrett, so I am going to guess it's:
#1 going to be heavy and
#2 will be priced about 2X to 3X more then it should be.
But I'll wait and see.
It's safe to say the MRAD is the smoothest shooting 300 Win Mag I've ever had the chance to shoot. Recoil is incredibly manageable, and you don't have to force the gun down in order to spot your shot impacts. The action is smooth and makes for quick and easy follow up shots. Nov 14, 2019
TFB Review: Barrett MRAD -The Firearm Blogwww.thefirearmblog.com › blog › 2019/11/14 › tfb-review-barrett-mra
https://www.ballisticmag.com/2018/10/19/barrett-mrad-308-best-bolt-actions/
https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/gun-review-barrett-mrad/
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