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Post a pic/video/specs of your favorite firearms.

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Originally scheduled for release in the second quarter of 2008, Bushmaster announced on May 16, 2008, that the consumer release would be delayed until Q1 2009, due to a focus on military projects

Video: [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJhPMIVgF6c&feature=related[/ame]

Specs: From Wikipedia

Weight 3 kg (6.7 lbs; 16-inch barrel)
Barrel length 266-508 mm (10.5 to 20 in)
Cartridge 5.56x45mm NATO or 7.62x39mm
Action Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire TBD
Muzzle velocity 792-990 m/s (2600-3250 ft/s)
Effective range 300-600 m (328-656 yd), depending on configuration
Feed system 30-round detachable box (5.56 variant) magazine, staggered-column magazine (STANAG compatible)
Sights Rear: none included (Picatinny rail); front: integral flip-up, adjustable post


all i have to say is the US Army better hurry up and make this my weapon instead of the M4... this thing is awesome
 
HK is better for me.


Caliber 7.62x51mm NATO
Principle of operation Gas operated
Bolt System Rotating bolt head
Feed mechanism Magazine, 10/20 cartridges
Cartridge case ejection Right
Modes of fire Single fire/Sustained fire
Dimensions 12" "Assaulter" 16" "Recce" 20" "Sniper"
Weight 8.79 lb 9.14 lb 10.14 lb
Overall length 31.69/34.84" 35.62/38.77" 39.56/42.71"
Height 7.71" 7.71" 7.71"
Width 2.36" 2.36" 2.36"
Weight
Magazine (empty) .33 lb .33 lb .33 lb
Other Specifications
Trigger Pull 15.49 -19.91 lb 15.49 -19.91 lb 15.49 -19.91 lb
Muzzle Velocity approx. 709 m/s approx. 750 m/s approx. 789 m/s
Barrel Twist 11.02", right 11.02", right 11.02", right
Sight Diopter Diopter Diopter


http://www.hk-usa.com/le_hk417_general.html

http://www.hk-usa.com/le_hk416_general.html

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The FP-45 Liberator

Weight 1 lb. (454 g)
Length 5.55 in. (141 mm)
Barrel length 4 in. (102 mm)
Cartridge .45 ACP
Action single-shot
Muzzle velocity 820 ft/s (250 m/s)
Feed system single shot

While loading of this pistol may have taken 10 seconds it only took 6 seconds for a factory to produce one of these pistols. They only had cost two dollars and forty cents to make and were dropped all over europe and mainly used by french resistance fighters and various other groups resisting Hitler's regime. They were crude pistols not accurate at more than ten feet. Resistance fighters would sneak up behind a lone german and use the liberator to shoot him, then picking up the german's weapon. A single manufactoring plant produced a million liberators over the corse of 3 months with 300 workers.
 
1) All the Winchesters models
2) Garand Rifle 0.30in Cal M1
3) Thompson M1A1
4) Bar 1918A2
5) Browning Model 1919A4
6) M60
7) M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW)
8) Browning 0.50in Caliber M2HB
9) All Pistols made by Colt
10) US Carbind 0.30in Caliber M1 & US Carbine 0.30in Caliber M1A!
11) M16 Rifle & M14 Rifle
12) Hecker & Koch G3 7.62mm Rifle (Germany)
(NOT in Order)
13) Springfield M1903A3
14) Steyr AUG 5.56mm
 
My Favorite Weapon of All Time

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWJp14tkBlU[/ame]

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A little information about the weapon


The Barrett M107 is a .50 BMG caliber Special Applications Scoped Rifle is a semiautomatic long range sniper rifle. This rifle is actually a variant of the original M82A3 Special Application Scoped Rifle (SASR) and was adopted by the US Army in 2005. There is an interesting story as to how the M107 came to be the official SASR for the US Army. The US Army had actually selected the XM107 as their official bolt action sniper rifle however they had a change of heart and decided that they did not need the weapon after all. The problem was the funds had already been apportioned for the purchase of the XM107 rifles. In order to avoid further complications the US Army reissued the M82A3 to M107 and utilized the funds to purchase these rifles instead.

As the name suggests, the M107 is meant for long range firing and has the capability to hit on target from a distance of 2000 m. The military snipers are meant to hit their targets that are not in the rifleman's range, mobility, size, visibility and location and with the M107's 2000 m mark, it has the capability to hit targets located at a distance beyond the range of the standard M24 7.62mm caliber Sniper Weapon System. It also has the amazing competence to strike targets without much collateral damage. The complete system consists of the .5o caliber semiautomatic rifle, various optic sights that that can be used in all kinds of weather, day and night, a 10 round detachable magazine, detachable bi-pod, tactical soft case, transport case, detachable sling, cleaning equipment and of course the manuals.

The rifle weighs 10kg unloaded with a barrel length of 736mm which is similar to the M82A1. It is fired from the shoulder and is portable. This rifle also incorporates a dual chamber muzzle brake and a specially designed recoil pad (since it works on the principal of short recoil instead of gas) which have significantly reduced recoil by half. This rifles key assignment is to overpower targets such as parked aircraft, radar sites, computers, command control and other lightly resistant materials from a maximum distance of 2000 m. The M107 is expected to replace the M82A1 as the detonation tool in Explosive Ordnance Detachment.

There are 8 basic steps in the operation of the M107 which are called feeding, chambering, locking, firing, unlocking, cocking, extraction and ejection. Feeding is when the cartridge is detached from the magazine and loaded into the chamber. When the bolt forces the round fully into the firing chamber, and the extractor snaps over the case rim, it's called chambering. Locking happens when the firing chamber is closed by three locking lugs which have rotated into position in the barrel extension. Firing is when the trigger is pulled. After the cartridge is fired, the bolt unlocks from the barrel extension. Cocking refers to the release of pressure from the trigger and disconnection of the cocking lever from the trigger. As soon as the bolt withdraws from the barrel and locks in an extended position, the extractor will then pull the case from the firing chamber. Ejection is when the fired case is expelled from the rifle.

The commercially developed version of the M107 is known as the M107CQ. This version of the rifle has a shorter barrel hence shortening the entire riffle by 9 in. It also weighs 5 pounds lesser than the M107 and is best utilized in helicopters, tactical scout land vehicles, force protection watercraft and as a combat multiplier for urban soldiers in close encounters. M107 is a powerful rifle and full precaution must be taken when the weapon is being used such as hearing protection because of the very damaging level of noise it produces when fired; eye protection because if the scope is attached close to the rear, the eyepiece can cause injury to the shooter's brow and also to avoid further injury or discomfort, the shooter has to place the rifle with the recoil firmly against his shoulder an be positioned directly behind the barrel
 
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Frank Booth said:
HK is better for me.


Caliber 7.62x51mm NATO
Principle of operation Gas operated
Bolt System Rotating bolt head
Feed mechanism Magazine, 10/20 cartridges
Cartridge case ejection Right
Modes of fire Single fire/Sustained fire
Dimensions 12" "Assaulter" 16" "Recce" 20" "Sniper"
Weight 8.79 lb 9.14 lb 10.14 lb
Overall length 31.69/34.84" 35.62/38.77" 39.56/42.71"
Height 7.71" 7.71" 7.71"
Width 2.36" 2.36" 2.36"
Weight
Magazine (empty) .33 lb .33 lb .33 lb
Other Specifications
Trigger Pull 15.49 -19.91 lb 15.49 -19.91 lb 15.49 -19.91 lb
Muzzle Velocity approx. 709 m/s approx. 750 m/s approx. 789 m/s
Barrel Twist 11.02", right 11.02", right 11.02", right
Sight Diopter Diopter Diopter


http://www.hk-usa.com/le_hk417_general.html

http://www.hk-usa.com/le_hk416_general.html

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Whats the second pistol grip for? that thing looks horrible to have to patrol with.
 
Sandvich




It's a portable edible device. It makes you feel better.

With new meat, it will energize you. This is much better than some energy drink.
 
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I was thinking of getting one of those .50 cals when I'm old enough nut it seems a bit useless if im just going to the range. There don't seem to be any 1.5mi. stretches of land where I am :P
 
I went shooting last Tuesday with my uncle. Some of the fun stuff at out disposal...

.38 handgun
.38 Special handgun
.44 Magnum (holy crap)
.45 handgun
16 gauge shotgun
12 gauge shotgun
Rolling Block rifle
.45 rifle
And we had some black powder guns, they're just a lot of fun to shoot! ^_^

:D I've got a nice big bruise on my shoulder area.
 
how did i know that someone would post a .50 cal Barrett on here... i was hoping this would be more than just a sniper thread... as for the first the H&K, very nice weap... and in case you guys didnt notice... the Masada can switch from 5.56 to 7.62 and back again
 
No one but me ever cares about the liberator... But yeah 50 cal sniper how inventive, I got a real man's gun for you!

The PIAT (Projector, Infantry, Anti-Tank)

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Weight: 31.7 lb (14.4 kg)
Length: 39 in (990 mm)
Muzzle velocity: 450 ft/s (137 m/s)
Effective range: 110 yd (100 m)
Maximum range: 350 yd (320 m)
Filling: HEAT
Filling weight: 3 lb (1.4 kg)
Detonation mechanism: Impact

The british PIAT was plagued by many problems, it's spring operation system meant that getting the spring into position took great strength, in addition the bomb fired by the PIAT would not detonate unless you got a perfect hit, the weapon was heavy and also large making it hard to get into position. If the low powered bomb did detonate it didn't cause much gamage to any heavy armor but it could wreck light tanks and vehicles. Overall the PIAT was a horrible weapon, but it took a real man to operate the thing, you would have to get close with a large heavy weapon, you would need great strength to get the weapon firing, and the results were often less than satisfactory, thus I declare the 50. cal barret a noob's weapon compared to the PIAT!
 
Tranewrek said:
how did i know that someone would post a .50 cal Barrett on here... i was hoping this would be more than just a sniper thread... as for the first the H&K, very nice weap... and in case you guys didnt notice... the Masada can switch from 5.56 to 7.62 and back again
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Oh the .50 cal is much more than just a sniper weapon. Never know when you might need to totally shred a building or automobile!
 
The Barrett is a nice weapon, though i know it goes over 2 km, it can hit targets 3000 m away. I like the Sako in most situations. And the .338 Lapua caliber is a very nice caliber. And you cannot hit a moving target at 2000 meters with any accuracy, so for stopping vehicles that you can actually hit the .338 Lapua will do an amazing job.

http://www.berettausa.com/product/product_rifles_main.htm

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Sometimes you need to reach out a lot further. That?s where the TRG 42 comes in. Chambered for the potent .300 Win. Mag. and the even more powerful .338 Lapua Mag., this is the rifle to reach for when ranges stretch a quarter-mile and more. Like the TRG 22, the stock is adjustable to your specifications, and a detachable magazine makes reloads fast and sure. When you bring the TRG 42, you?re ready for anything.
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Sako TRG 42, Green JRSM235 338 Lapua Mag TRG 42 27 1/8" Wood/Blued 5 rounds 11 1/4 lbs


The .338 is fairly new to the sniper community, but it does bear the distinction as being the first and only caliber designed specifically for sniping. While this round was actually developed back in 1983, it wasn't until the last few years that it has gained in popularity. The caliber was designed to arrive at 1000 meters with enough energy to penetrate 5 layers of military body armor and still make the kill. The effective range of this caliber is about 1 mile (1600meters) and in the right shooting conditions, it could come very close to the 2000 meter mark, provided you have the right rifle/ammo/optics/shooter/spotter combination. Realistically, 1200 meters is well within the average sniper. This caliber is designed primarily as a military extreme range anti-personnel round, there really is no Law Enforcement applications, unless you need a super penetrating round for either armored vehicles, or for barricaded suspects. There is not a lot of rifles chambered for the .338, but the list is growing with the likes of Sako, AI, and others producing .338 sniping rifles. Ammo is another problem, match ammo is sometimes difficult to find, but it is becomming more available as time passes. We all know the legal liability of using hand loads, so that is out of the question. Another concern is the recoil of this caliber, even with a good muzzle brake, its brisk. So don't try a rifle without one. Be sure to practice the fundamentals of shooting to try and prevent a flinch from developing.
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