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To: deks

Sniper rifle heck thats a Barrett .50 cal.


1,478 posted on 06/03/2020 5:35:44 AM PDT by Wegelhof (If the Articles don' fit, you must acquit.)
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To: Wegelhof
Sniper rifle heck thats a Barrett .50 cal.

It is indeed a .50 cal. You might think it would be overkill in Lafayette park, but the trick is that it will stop a car. Right f'n now.

When you can't really use a rocket launcher a .50 cal is the next best thing

1,529 posted on 06/03/2020 7:18:55 AM PDT by The Toddler (He that tooteth not his own horn; The same shall not be tooted.)
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To: Wegelhof; deks; bagster
The Barrett .50 cal doesn't just shoot through schools, it shoots through universities.

Seriously though, I think the Barrett is present in an anti-vehicle capacity rather than an anti-personnel role.

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1,637 posted on 06/03/2020 9:56:43 AM PDT by LonePalm (Commander and Chef)
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To: Wegelhof

I think it’s in 7mm or .300 magnum or ultra magnum. I’ve heard firsthand that 7mm was a favored round for some with WH duties in the past too FWIW


1,708 posted on 06/03/2020 12:25:40 PM PDT by Axenolith (WWG1WGA!)
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