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If you could pick only one?

by let r buck , Posted to Fishing Buddy on 01/20/2012 08:02 AM | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
let r buck

Joined: 07/06/2011
Location: nd
Which rifle would you buy out of these 3 weapons only and why.
1. cheytac .408
2. Barrett .50 cal
3. Lapua .338

I have shot  a russian 50 cal, nobody I hang out with can afford a Barrett, and the Lapua 338 (both bolt action).
 IMHO the Lapua .338 was a much nicer gun. Less recoil and according to which expert opinion you read about better ballistics also.
 I threw the cheytac .408 in the loop because I think the computer you get when you buy the gun would be cool but I don't want to attend 2 days of training just to learn how to run it.

Just fininshed reading AMERICAN SNIPER and his longest confirmed kill was 2,100 yards with .338.
Re: If you could pick only one?
by SHEDZ on 01/20/2012 08:07 AM | Reply #1 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
SHEDZ
Joined: 10/18/2006
Location: ND
Thats a tough one. But i think i would really like to shoot a coyote with the barrett 50.
Re: If you could pick only one?
by njohnm on 01/20/2012 08:07 AM | Reply #2 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
njohnm
Joined: 08/06/2003
Location: ND
If money were no option then:
#1) .408 Cheytac
#2) .338 Lapua in a Cheytac platform
#3) .50 Barrett

In that order. but .408 if only one.
Re: If you could pick only one?
by let r buck on 01/20/2012 08:16 AM | Reply #3 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
let r buck
Joined: 07/06/2011
Location: nd

Shooting anything with a .50 cal is fun, but I agree a coyote would be really really fun.
I dig the cheytec platform but the .338 I shot was custom made buy a guy in north dakota and I was really nice.
Re: If you could pick only one?
by Drew_drosdal on 01/20/2012 08:23 AM | Reply #4 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Drew_drosdal
Joined: 11/29/2007
Location: ND

Lapua .338. always wanted one
 
Re: If you could pick only one?
by Horsager on 01/20/2012 08:38 AM | Reply #5 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Horsager
Joined: 08/12/2003
Location: ND
 I'd go some itteration of 7 magnum twisted hard enough for 162 A-max, 168/180VLD and have the 338L and 50BMG crowd pouting.
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Re: If you could pick only one?
by theoutdoorsman on 01/20/2012 10:25 AM | Reply #6 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
theoutdoorsman
Joined: 12/05/2007
Location: ND
laupa 338
BOWHUNTING- The way to go
Re: If you could pick only one?
by Steve369ca on 01/20/2012 2:57 PM | Reply #7 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Steve369ca
Joined: 10/12/2010
Location: ND
.408 CheyTac M200 sweet looking gun
Re: If you could pick only one?
by duckduckgoose on 01/20/2012 3:21 PM | Reply #8 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
duckduckgoose
Joined: 12/14/2011
Location: ND
I don't know much about the spec differences, but I have pulled the trigger on a friends barrett .50 cal.  A bit intimidating when you see the size of that shell - if I remember correctly pushing 700 grains?  Something everyone should get to do once!
Re: If you could pick only one?
by jokostel on 01/20/2012 4:02 PM | Reply #9 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
jokostel
Joined: 10/24/2005
Location: ND
408 CheyTac

I'm the devil's son..... call me young gun.
Re: If you could pick only one?
by kdm on 01/20/2012 4:03 PM | Reply #10 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
kdm
Joined: 09/05/2008
Location: ND
I'd have to go with the Barrett.  I've shot about 3000 rounds through that weapon at distances of 250 to 2000 yards.  My favorite round was the HEI or high explosive incendiary rounds.  When they hit a steel target they go "splat" with orange flame and shrapnel.  Tracer rounds were fun too.  I just love how she roars and bucks.  Though the ammo costs for my appetite would just about break the bank.....
Re: If you could pick only one?
by Jiffy on 01/20/2012 4:25 PM | Reply #11 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Jiffy
Joined: 01/08/2002
Location: ND
The Ma Deuce and the M82A1 are not the same weapon, not even close actually other than they are both 50s.

I assume you're talking about the M2. 
Re: If you could pick only one?
by cynical on 01/20/2012 4:35 PM | Reply #12 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
cynical
Joined: 10/27/2004
Location: ND
Horsager Said:
 I'd go some itteration of 7 magnum twisted hard enough for 162 A-max, 168/180VLD and have the 338L and 50BMG crowd pouting.
which 7 are you referring to?  7 STW?
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Re: If you could pick only one?
by Horsager on 01/20/2012 5:00 PM | Reply #13 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Horsager
Joined: 08/12/2003
Location: ND
 
cynical Said:
Horsager Said:
 I'd go some itteration of 7 magnum twisted hard enough for 162 A-max, 168/180VLD and have the 338L and 50BMG crowd pouting.
which 7 are you referring to?  7 STW?

Take your pick.  I am anticipating my 30" bbl'd 7WSM to run 162's +/- 3300fps.  A long barreled 7Rem would do the same.  7 STW or RUM with enough bbl length would only be more of a good thing.

I figured I could compare my 30" bbl'd WSM since the 338L, 408, and 50 are all 15-20#+ rigs.
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Re: If you could pick only one?
by fishfinder97 on 01/20/2012 5:35 PM | Reply #14 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
fishfinder97
Joined: 06/14/2010
Location: nd
.338 Lapua
If everyone focused on the important things in life the world would have a shortage of fishing poles.
Re: If you could pick only one?
by ggenthusiast on 01/20/2012 5:53 PM | Reply #15 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
ggenthusiast
Joined: 09/11/2002
Location: ND
Q: You know how far a bullet out of a .50 will tumble after hitting frozen prairie? 

A:  A long way.  I cringe when I hear talk about shooting at yotes with them.

I say to hell with that pot o' gold.
Re: If you could pick only one?
by SHORTHAIRSRUS on 01/20/2012 6:01 PM | Reply #16 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
SHORTHAIRSRUS
Joined: 11/24/2004
Location: ND
duckduckgoose Said:
I don't know much about the spec differences, but I have pulled the trigger on a friends barrett .50 cal.  A bit intimidating when you see the size of that shell - if I remember correctly pushing 700 grains?  Something everyone should get to do once!
My kid shot one -- he liked the recoil (barely nothing).     Dust in eyes if you stand close to the thing. 

Stay thirsty my friends
Re: If you could pick only one?
by kdm on 01/20/2012 6:21 PM | Reply #17 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
kdm
Joined: 09/05/2008
Location: ND
Jiffy Said:
The Ma Deuce and the M82A1 are not the same weapon, not even close actually other than they are both 50s.

I assume you're talking about the M2. 
Nope!  I was an EOD Tech for 12 years and we shot about 1500 rounds per year through the 2 M82A1's we had for the shop.  I was there when the Barret first came out.  Crap I'm getting old.  We shot at Tyndall AFB quite a bit and rocked Camp Grafton every year.  I have lots trigger time that big girl and I thoroughly enjoyed every second of it.
Re: If you could pick only one?
by svnmag on 01/20/2012 6:28 PM | Reply #18 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
svnmag
Joined: 11/03/2002
Location: ND
In my wildest dreams I never thought Horsager had a sweet spot for the .284.  I'm tearing up just a bit.




Now I'm done.
svnmag



                                                                                                    
Re: If you could pick only one?
by Jiffy on 01/20/2012 6:35 PM | Reply #19 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Jiffy
Joined: 01/08/2002
Location: ND
kdm Said:
Jiffy Said:
The Ma Deuce and the M82A1 are not the same weapon, not even close actually other than they are both 50s.

I assume you're talking about the M2. 
Nope!  I was an EOD Tech for 12 years and we shot about 1500 rounds per year through the 2 M82A1's we had for the shop.  I was there when the Barret first came out.  Crap I'm getting old.  We shot at Tyndall AFB quite a bit and rocked Camp Grafton every year.  I have lots trigger time that big girl and I thoroughly enjoyed every second of it.



That is fricken outstanding!!  I am jealous...and we are all not getting any younger. 
Re: If you could pick only one?
by Horsager on 01/20/2012 6:36 PM | Reply #20 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Horsager
Joined: 08/12/2003
Location: ND
 
svnmag Said:
In my wildest dreams I never thought Horsager had a sweet spot for the .284.  I'm tearing up just a bit.




Now I'm done.

I've a sweet spot for that which can remain supersonic @ 2K sans 100+gn of powder in a platform I can carry without tearing up when the trigger breaks or needing a loudener to tame the recoil.
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