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The "New" Barrett MRAD Thread!!!!!!
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I can’t imagine the Aussie gov’t allowing civilian sales to continue. Perhaps MRAD owners now have rare investments in their safes.
NIOA acquires US manufacturer Barrett Firearms
Australian defence contractor NIOA has expanded its global reach with the 100 per cent acquisition of theindustry-leading rifle design and manufacturing company, Barrett Firearms. In announcing the deal, NIOA Group CEO Robert Nioa said the two family-owned companies cametogether out of a shared…
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I am glade I got mine and the barrels while it was still an American companyNIOA acquires US manufacturer Barrett Firearms
Australian defence contractor NIOA has expanded its global reach with the 100 per cent acquisition of theindustry-leading rifle design and manufacturing company, Barrett Firearms. In announcing the deal, NIOA Group CEO Robert Nioa said the two family-owned companies cametogether out of a shared…
Just curious why?... many companies are not American. Does it matter?. Just genuinely curious
Hmm. Like XD made in Croatia buy in America or Barretta in Italy buy in America or like HK buy in America?
ETA - Obviously, there is lots of great foreign gear (Lapua, Norma, S&B, Zeiss, Leica, etc) particularly in the precision shooting area. Australia has a lot of work right now in powders, for example are made for Long range shooting.
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Hodgdon Equivalents for ADI Product Codes « Daily Bulletin
Many of the most popular powders sold under the Hodgdon brand in the USA (including Varget and H4350) are actually made by Thales Australia Ltd. (formerly ADI, Ltd.) in Australia. Some load manuals list Thales (ADI) data, but not Hodgdon data, or vice-versa, so we've compiled this list of...
Yep, knew that.Correct
Hodgdon Equivalents for ADI Product Codes « Daily Bulletin
Many of the most popular powders sold under the Hodgdon brand in the USA (including Varget and H4350) are actually made by Thales Australia Ltd. (formerly ADI, Ltd.) in Australia. Some load manuals list Thales (ADI) data, but not Hodgdon data, or vice-versa, so we've compiled this list of...bulletin.accurateshooter.com
One of the reason I chose the mrad over an AI is because of Barrett being an American company along with the founder of AI being anti gun.
easier for the US gov to 'regulate' foreign entities.
It will, they are expecting to increase production.
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New to the forum (found it via this thread) I snagged a MRAD in Tungsten Grey @ 300 win mag. Probably not the smartest purchase as here in the Miami area there aren't a ton of ranges that will get me some distance exercise but I got it nonetheless. I went with the ACCU-TAC FC5 6"-19" that has cant and pan. Scope is a NF 7-35x56 ATACR with nightforce mounts. I may switch over to Spurh we'll see how it goes with the NF "medium" mounts.
I'll post a pic once I get it set up and can get out to the closer range here and get some chronograph readings and lock the sight in.
I'll post a pic once I get it set up and can get out to the closer range here and get some chronograph readings and lock the sight in.
I already have a new MRAD in 300N that I am just now setting up, so I thought I would try to get SH folks first dibs…I am looking for 6.5cm myself.
I already have a 17” SMR in 308 that I picked up cheap and will stay in the herd for my dedicated MRAD shorty.
I already have a 17” SMR in 308 that I picked up cheap and will stay in the herd for my dedicated MRAD shorty.
This is what makes SH a great place. I've been trying to get one for years but always seem to show up late to the party.
.....not today Mr.DJ!!!
Thanks
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That is great, glad you got one!This is what makes SH a great place. I've been trying to get one for years but always seemed to show up late to the party.
.....not today Mr.DJ!!!
Thanks
You'll love it. Mine is a track driverThis is what makes SH a great place. I've been trying to get one for years but always seemed to show up late to the party.
.....not today Mr.DJ!!!
Thanks
QQ- I have scope, bipod, two different mounts to try and a cleaning kit incoming. Is there anything in hindsight that you would have liked to have when you first started shooting the MRAD. I also have data book, mat etc and my magnetospeed V3. I reload so I'll be developing 300 WM rounds for it until then I'll have my loads for my Surgeon actioned 26 inch barreled 300wm.
Anything that you can think of that would have made life easier/better? Oh also have a Snickers bar to celebrate my first 10 rounds. So I got that covered.
I am ordering a Pelican 1750 I can't find one specifically for the MRAD but haven't looked too hard.
Anything that you can think of that would have made life easier/better? Oh also have a Snickers bar to celebrate my first 10 rounds. So I got that covered.
I am ordering a Pelican 1750 I can't find one specifically for the MRAD but haven't looked too hard.
The flat faced trigger-personal preference.QQ- I have scope, bipod, two different mounts to try and a cleaning kit incoming. Is there anything in hindsight that you would have liked to have when you first started shooting the MRAD. I also have data book, mat etc and my magnetospeed V3. I reload so I'll be developing 300 WM rounds for it until then I'll have my loads for my Surgeon actioned 26 inch barreled 300wm.
Anything that you can think of that would have made life easier/better? Oh also have a Snickers bar to celebrate my first 10 rounds. So I got that covered.
I wish
Wish someone would make a replacement shoe. Really don't want to spend 300+ for just a flat trigger.
I replaced the grip with a Ergo competition grip or the wood one. I love it . I'm not lugging this much or off hand shooting it . Weight lifting I'd add tooQQ- I have scope, bipod, two different mounts to try and a cleaning kit incoming. Is there anything in hindsight that you would have liked to have when you first started shooting the MRAD. I also have data book, mat etc and my magnetospeed V3. I reload so I'll be developing 300 WM rounds for it until then I'll have my loads for my Surgeon actioned 26 inch barreled 300wm.
Anything that you can think of that would have made life easier/better? Oh also have a Snickers bar to celebrate my first 10 rounds. So I got that covered.
I went with two stage, I've also heard good things about the timney version too.
QQ- I have scope, bipod, two different mounts to try and a cleaning kit incoming. Is there anything in hindsight that you would have liked to have when you first started shooting the MRAD. I also have data book, mat etc and my magnetospeed V3. I reload so I'll be developing 300 WM rounds for it until then I'll have my loads for my Surgeon actioned 26 inch barreled 300wm.
Anything that you can think of that would have made life easier/better? Oh also have a Snickers bar to celebrate my first 10 rounds. So I got that covered.
Did your MRAD come with a pelican case?
Or they don't do that anymore?
Thanks @diverdon
I ask, because mine came with one. I bought mine from an small out of state FFL, not sure if it came from EuroOptics or another distributor/store back in 2016-'17.
I assume it's a whole package from Barrett. Perhaps EuroOptics added it? Or Barrett no longer packages it with a Pelican to save costs?
Just curious.
Definitely going to change out the grip. Haven't decided which one yet. I'll take a look thanks
No I don't think so the local gun store has to get it from their warehouse to the store front. I have to fly out for meetings so I won't pick it up until probably 28th.
As I read through this awesome thread on MRAD I am wondering is there a definitive 1 stop guide on the different MRAD series, changes that were made etc? I find myself reluctant to order things due to what seems to be a bit of non standardization. Unfortunately I don't have it in hand yet so I have only gotten a sight, bipod and cleaning kits for it. I want my MRAD to be a pretty princess - an in the mud rolling around getting dirty princess.
I have a small confession in that I am horrible at returning things. I have bought some expensive gear over the years only to find out it doesn't work for whatever my needs are and I have never returned anything. Not once have I returned an item in my life. Besides I am a Marine and I don't think USPS or UPS accept labels written in giant crayon which is the only thing my gal will let me touch. She says I am not qualified to use real writing instruments. I am the only big tech exec that isn't allowed to play with pens.
I have a small confession in that I am horrible at returning things. I have bought some expensive gear over the years only to find out it doesn't work for whatever my needs are and I have never returned anything. Not once have I returned an item in my life. Besides I am a Marine and I don't think USPS or UPS accept labels written in giant crayon which is the only thing my gal will let me touch. She says I am not qualified to use real writing instruments. I am the only big tech exec that isn't allowed to play with pens.
No, there isn't a one stop guide for the mrad. What mrad you get now will be identical to the features on the mk22 other than name and serial number
Why are pre-fits so expensive for the MRAD?
https://xtremegunsandammo.com/shop/.../proof-research-barrett-mrad-pre-fit-barrels/
https://xtremegunsandammo.com/shop/.../proof-research-barrett-mrad-pre-fit-barrels/
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