Yeah local range put them on almost all of the 100yrd benches, and raised them up about 3-4 inches but they are slippery. I personally don't like them but this is one of the few that has a working camera so I deal with it. I thnk it was supposed to be like bed lining but obviously didn't come out that way.Tell us more about that bench top. Looks slick
Roll on bed liner slippery stuffYeah local range put them on almost all of the 100yrd benches, and raised them up about 3-4 inches but they are slippery. I personally don't like them but this is one of the few that has a working camera so I deal with it. I thnk it was supposed to be like bed lining but obviously didn't come out that way.
I'm running the Spuhr 20 MOA on my MRAD with my NF 7-35 ATACR. However, the clamp piece cracked which was a little unsettling. Mile high sent me a replacement but have lost a little confidence in that mount. Everything was torqued to exact specs with a fix-it-stick driver so I wouldn't expect to crack after 150 rounds of use.I have an FDE MRAD in 300 Norma on the way as well as a NF 7-35 Mil-XT. Will add more calibers most likely - perhaps proof, we shall see.
I am looking at connecting the scope and rifle together with an M-Brace 1.5” high 20 moa - looking for suggestions on the mounting system if you MRAD dudes have a better idea.
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Yikes yeah I would expect more out of that name brand. I've heard of a few others cracking too. I have probably 600-1k between 6.5CM and 300PRC on my M-Brace and the only issue I've had is one of the pins started poking out. Pushed it back flush and it's fine.I'm running the Spuhr 20 MOA on my MRAD with my NF 7-35 ATACR. However, the clamp piece cracked which was a little unsettling. Mile high sent me a replacement but have lost a little confidence in that mount. Everything was torqued to exact specs with a fix-it-stick driver so I wouldn't expect to crack after 150 rounds of use.
The military went with the Nightforce mount for the MRAD so I just ordered one with the raptor shelf for my 41XC build. It will be a dedicated rifle with Defiance Rebel action and Bartlein ModBB 34" barrel(no taper) on a Cadex chassis.
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Nightforce Optics have been selected by the United States Special Operations Command and Department of Defense to provide scopes to fulfil the Precision-Variable Power Scopes requirement. The indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract worth nearly $54 million will be carried out over a...www.thefirearmblog.com
So I actually ended up ordering a 30 moa m-brace. the scope came in today and the rifle should roll in Monday. I played with the ATACR today and I have 35 mils total. Hopefully I will have enough to have a 100 yd zero with the 10 mil rail and 30 moa mountI'm running the Spuhr 20 MOA on my MRAD with my NF 7-35 ATACR. However, the clamp piece cracked which was a little unsettling. Mile high sent me a replacement but have lost a little confidence in that mount. Everything was torqued to exact specs with a fix-it-stick driver so I wouldn't expect to crack after 150 rounds of use.
The military went with the Nightforce mount for the MRAD so I just ordered one with the raptor shelf for my 41XC build. It will be a dedicated rifle with Defiance Rebel action and Bartlein ModBB 34" barrel(no taper) on a Cadex chassis.
Nightforce Optics Selected as SOCOM's Precision-Variable Power Scopes -
Nightforce Optics have been selected by the United States Special Operations Command and Department of Defense to provide scopes to fulfil the Precision-Variable Power Scopes requirement. The indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract worth nearly $54 million will be carried out over a...www.thefirearmblog.com
My Razor has 36 Miles of adjustment you should be fine. I'm also zeroed at 100 yardsSo I actually ended up ordering a 30 moa m-brace. the scope came in today and the rifle should roll in Monday. I played with the ATACR today and I have 35 mils total. Hopefully I will have enough to have a 100 yd zero with the 10 mil rail and 30 moa mount
ThanksMy Razor has 36 Miles of adjustment you should be fine. I'm also zeroed at 100 yards
Ok I know this is going to make the crybaby’s cry but I have both the mk22 and the ballista and planning to do a video on YouTube conparing them but I think the ballista has some stupid design features and in my opinion the Barrett is the winner in every aspect.. MK22 308/300nm/338nm and soon 300prc my ballista is 308/338LM y’all let me know if the video would be of interestSo here is a question I've never been able to find an answer to: How does the FN Ballista's bolt compare to that of the Barrett MRAD (for 338)?
I remember seeing a Shotshow youtube clip where Barrett himself was discussing and taking apart a 338 MRAD, and he mentioned specifically that the bolt was designed from the ground up to handle 338 LM (as opposed to some other setup's, which started with a 308 or 300 WM action and then retuned it for 338). Now, I'm not sure if he was referring any specific competitor (like FN's ballista) or it was just a marketing gimmick, but it did spark my interest in learning how the FN and Barrett platforms compare to one another.
I admit up front, that i have preference for all things FN, but Barrett's reputation as a company and the MRAD specifically has gotten my attention (especially since it seems to sell for a price slightly below the Ballista).
I want to see all content related to the MK22. It is on my very short list of new rifles I want in my safe.Ok I know this is going to make the crybaby’s cry but I have both the mk22 and the ballista and planning to do a video on YouTube conparing them but I think the ballista has some stupid design features and in my opinion the Barrett is the winner in every aspect.. MK22 308/300nm/338nm and soon 300prc my ballista is 308/338LM y’all let me know if the video would be of interest
Do you have the link?Just read the article by the NIOH family
I can’t imagine the Aussie gov’t allowing civilian sales to continue. Perhaps MRAD owners now have rare investments in their safes.Looks like Barrett is now owned by Aussies..really unfortunate. Hopefully things continue as normal.
It was an email. PM meDo you have the link?
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…www.nioa.com.au
Just curious why?... many companies are not American. Does it matter?. Just genuinely curiousI am glade I got mine and the barrels while it was still an American company
I like to by American whenever possibleJust 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?I like to by American whenever possible
I find that disgusting.Looks like Barrett is now owned by Aussies..really unfortunate. Hopefully things continue as normal.
Just curious why?... many companies are not American. Does it matter?. Just genuinely curious
The Berry Amendment is a statutory requirement that restricts the Department of Defense (DoD) from using funds appropriated or otherwise available to DoD for procurement of food, clothing, fabrics, fibers, yarns, other made-up textiles, and hand or measuring tools that are not grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States.
Like powders meaning Hodgen...
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.
CorrectLike powders meaning Hodgen...
Yep, knew that.Correct
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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.Just curious why?... many companies are not American. Does it matter?. Just genuinely curious
easier for the US gov to 'regulate' foreign entities.Just curious why?... many companies are not American. Does it matter?. Just genuinely curious
It will, they are expecting to increase production.Looks like Barrett is now owned by Aussies..really unfortunate. Hopefully things continue as normal.
Wow!...sold out in 30 minutes.Barrett .300 Norma Mag Conversion Kit 26" Fluted Barrel 18525
FREE SHIPPING on Barrett .300 Norma Mag Conversion Kits "D" 18525www.eurooptic.com
Did somebody buy them all up so they can resell them at 3,000?Wow!...sold out in 30 minutes.
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.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.
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
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 am ordering a Pelican 1750 I can't find one specifically for the MRAD but haven't looked too hard.
Wish someone would make a replacement shoe. Really don't want to spend 300+ for just a flat trigger.The flat faced trigger-personal preference.
2 stage version or just a trigger shoe mod//?The flat faced trigger-personal preference.
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 am ordering a Pelican 1750 I can't find one specifically for the MRAD but haven't looked too hard.
I went with two stage, I've also heard good things about the timney version too.2 stage version or just a trigger shoe mod//?
It's a metric version of the 300 WM.Tell me more about this 3000 WinMag
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.
so, it's a 7.6199 MM?It's a metric version of the 300 WM.
Call EuroOptic and ask: (570) 368-3920Did your MRAD come with a pelican case?
Or they don't do that anymore?
Thanks @diverdonCall EuroOptic and ask: (570) 368-3920