"What we have here, is a failure to communicate.."
-from the movie "Cool Hand Luke"
PIG Pic today is another tool serving with our Hero's over in the Dust Bowl, the Barrett .50 Cal Sniper Rifle, once designated the M82A1, and now known as the M107.The Barrett M82A1 . 50 Cal came out in 1982, so it has over 20 years in service!
The Military recently re-designated it the M107, who knows why.
OK, the specs, from Barrett:
- Barrel Length: 29 Inches (73.67 cm)
- Rifling Twist: 1 turn in 15 inches (38.1 cm)
- Rifle Weight: 33.8 pounds (12.9 kg)
- Overall Length: 57 inches (144.78 cm)
- Cost: $7,000
- Air/Watertight Carrying Case
- 1913 Accessory Rail
- Detachable Bipod with Adjustable Legs
- Iron Sights
- Cleaning Equipment
- One Ten Round Magazine
- Carrying Handle
Not Bad.. This comes as no surprise, but I want one..
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