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A .50 is no joke.
You bascially have to build a .50 caliber weapon because even with the liberal weapons laws here in the U.S. both state and federal? The .50 is just such a big projectile and such a big problem, that it's illegal EVERYWHERE.
I remember talking to a U.S. Secret Service guy a few years back. All their tactics, all their schemes, and he said the thing he feared the most is a 1 mile .50 caliber sniper as he called it.
I didnt realize that a .50 had that range.
Maybe some military types can educate us if I'm wrong and he's wrong, but I've held a .50 shell and say to myself?
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Originally Posted by MTKrav911
A .50 is no joke.
You bascially have to build a .50 caliber weapon because even with the liberal weapons laws here in the U.S. both state and federal? The .50 is just such a big projectile and such a big problem, that it's illegal EVERYWHERE.
I remember talking to a U.S. Secret Service guy a few years back. All their tactics, all their schemes, and he said the thing he feared the most is a 1 mile .50 caliber sniper as he called it.
I didnt realize that a .50 had that range.
Maybe some military types can educate us if I'm wrong and he's wrong, but I've held a .50 shell and say to myself?
This is death.
the new 50 caliber Army sniper rifle that was watching being tested on the history Channel has a range of over 1.5 miles. It's also semiautomatic which is a huge advantage from your typical bolt lock sniper rifle.
I am not sure if the gun laws have changed though krav, I watched a documentary about a year ago where the host bought a 50 cal sniper rifle and showed its potential shooting through 1 inch thick steel. They then discussed its ability to take down civilian aircraft. This was all after that scare when the pilot reported seeing lasers on his 747 while ascending after taking off.
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I had the opportunity to fire a Desert Eagle .50 caliber pistol once. I know it's not the same shell as the rifle bullet, but it was still a handcannon to say the least!
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the new 50 caliber Army sniper rifle that was watching being tested on the history Channel has a range of over 1.5 miles. It's also semiautomatic which is a huge advantage from your typical bolt lock sniper rifle.
I am not sure if the gun laws have changed though krav, I watched a documentary about a year ago where the host bought a 50 cal sniper rifle and showed its potential shooting through 1 inch thick steel. They then discussed its ability to take down civilian aircraft. This was all after that scare when the pilot reported seeing lasers on his 747 while ascending after taking off.
Here you go. Its called the Barrett M107 .50 Caliber sniper rifle. Futureweapons is such a cool show.
Katana vs. 50 caliber machine gun.
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