[coolkeith]

There is a local guy selling a Barrett Model 99 for $3k.

I've always been interesting in owning a .50 caliber rifle.

Anyone know much about the different manufactures. Does Barrett make a decent line of rifles?

 

[45_Storm]

um...let's put it this way...US Special Forces Snipers use Barretts. Good 'nuff for them, good 'nuff for me.

 

[Brent L]

.50's are highly specialized firearms, not for the casual shooter. Ammo is devilishly expensive and finding a range that will accommodate it could be problematic. Shooting it at ranges less than 500 yards would be analogous to shooting a tin can at 25 yards with a scoped 25-06! Hardly worthy of it's accuracy potential!

Some in the shooting community might think that ownership of them is a status symbol.They are for long range shooting ONLY!

Think long and hard about that kind of purchase!

 

[BrassMonkey]

I want one, but Brent touched on all the issues that have kept me from making the plunge. Ammo prices touching $3 - $4 a round are a turn off. Also I do not have access to a range where I could shoot a .50 to its full potential.

 

[BLS33]

I've shot some Barrett model .50 not sure exactly what model at a range that only went up to 200 yds. You need a lot more room then that to really get unique use out of such a unique round, so that fact plus cost has kept me from buying one.