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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
For those worried about the acquisition.....
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/
Because it's unique and the barrel extensions
I believe it is due to the barrel extension since they more than likely have to get it directly from Barrett. If you have access to ExpertVoice I suggest looking on there at Proof as I got mine for less than a factory conversion kit.
If I wasn't in the middle of building an 8.6blk rifle I would really consider it. So please someone buy it LOL
thank you sir…one 338N kit on the way to Wyoming
Just couldn't resist Scopelist discounted it to 1388 so I pulled the trigger
Well, you did well…I won‘t post my pricing
Looks like the barrel shortage is over Eur Optics has a variety instock nowWell, you did well…I won‘t post my pricing
do you view the $2k price increase as worthwhile to go MRAD, or is the SMR as high of quality minus barrel swaps, stock?
Not sure how to answer that…I just wanted both.
The SMR shorty 308 17” non folder is lighter and wanted a 308 for easy carry and offhand shooting. It wears an NX8, light spuhr hunting mount and a 7” ultra.
The MRAD (now 300N, 338N and 6.5CM) has a full sawtooth arca, 7-35 ATACR/M-Brace and a 338 Ultra can- much heavier but great of bipod and RRS 34L tripod.
I have a load of firearms/optics/ammo so it was just a personal choice.
Perhaps not so much a $$ decision. (Although I did get a tremendous buy on the SMR and the MRAD system with multiple mags NIB)
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Looks like MRAD's are comming back in stock,
I am really thinking about selling or trading my SR25 for one.
I am really thinking about selling or trading my SR25 for one.
Just buy one and keep the SR25
MRAD seems very well for a magnum/ELR type platform,
do you plan on shooting alot with the 6.5/308 going forward?
Yes
The 6.5 in the MRAD is nice trigger time ammo 1000+ and I shoot the 308’s I have out to 600+ All good.
I guess it's hard for you to say because you have the SMR and MRAD setup differently and with different calibers and barrel lengths, but what I'm trying to determine is if the SMR feels like the MRAD, but just missing a few of the features that the MRAD provides. Regardless I think I will be getting the SMR!
I think you will be pleased
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Disappointing. Ronnie Barrett was an absolute Patriot. Put his values before his wallet and wouldn't sell to LEA's in California unless everyone in that state could own one. Maybe the kids didn't feel the same way but I'm shocked they would sell to the Aussies.
One word. Jobs!
How long do you reckon until the aussies start restricting sales to civilians?
I wanted a Barrett over an AI because they are American, made in America and I didn't want my money going to people who vote against firearm ownership but that is getting harder and harder to find.
My Impact/Foundation combo shoots great but I don't have a solution for mounting my pvs-30. And I would like a system designed from the ground up to be durable, reliable and combat ready. Barrett and AI are the two systems that consistently rise to the top in my mind.
The pattern of companies selling to massive conglomerates is very concerning. I am all for people having the right to cash in on their hard work and retire early but that leaves us civilians in a bind because massive groups will not say no to the govt and will choose lucrative .gov contracts over civi sales any day of the week. As soon as gov says stop selling to the plebes or no more contracts, guess who gets screwed.
Not when they all want crazy wages
For those worried about them stopping sales, or moving production out of the US. Here is a good interview with Rob Nioa from The Firearm Blog.
www.thefirearmblog.com
TLDR: They aren't moving production out of the US, they actually want to ramp it up in TN. They want to bring back the REC and Fieldcraft lines. And they started with civilian sales in AUS before their government went wacko, so they fully support USA civilian sales and it won't be going anywhere.
Keep in mind guys that NIOA is privately owned not by the AUS government. Do I like the fact they sold out...No. But this is capitalism at its finest.
[SHOT 2023] Exclusive Interview with New Barrett Owner Rob Nioa
Rob Nioa, the new owner of Barrett Firearms was in attendance at this year's SHOT Show and I was given the rare opportunity to interview Mr. Nioa.
www.thefirearmblog.com TLDR: They aren't moving production out of the US, they actually want to ramp it up in TN. They want to bring back the REC and Fieldcraft lines. And they started with civilian sales in AUS before their government went wacko, so they fully support USA civilian sales and it won't be going anywhere.
Keep in mind guys that NIOA is privately owned not by the AUS government. Do I like the fact they sold out...No. But this is capitalism at its finest.
FWIW, they "diversified internationaly" because they only had "one customer" in Australia, the Government. Now they have "two" major governments as clients. Try reading the actual article, and you will see this is discussed in these terms openly and plainly. The new owners consider their "target market" to be "the five eyes"...those are the actual words of the new CEO.
Not to derail the thread, and the issue you are talking about is a complex one, but what do you consider a crazy wage? We should have hanged the businessman that shipped the first job overseas. You can't export jobs to a country with a significantly lower standard of living and not have the same standard return to your shores. Foreign cheap labor and mass migration have decimated the blue collar worker. And this is my opinion even though I'm a Christian conservative who doesn't believe in unions.
That makes me feel better.For those worried about them stopping sales, or moving production out of the US. Here is a good interview with Rob Nioa from The Firearm Blog.
[SHOT 2023] Exclusive Interview with New Barrett Owner Rob Nioa
Rob Nioa, the new owner of Barrett Firearms was in attendance at this year's SHOT Show and I was given the rare opportunity to interview Mr. Nioa.
TLDR: They aren't moving production out of the US, they actually want to ramp it up in TN. They want to bring back the REC and Fieldcraft lines. And they started with civilian sales in AUS before their government went wacko, so they fully support USA civilian sales and it won't be going anywhere.
Keep in mind guys that NIOA is privately owned not by the AUS government. Do I like the fact they sold out...No. But this is capitalism at its finest.
They are not changing their position. Ronnie's policy of not selling to CAL LE remains in effect.
Very nice!
The color looks really close to the coyote of the MK22.
Missing the color and the MK22 stamp but have the calibers I wanted and sans scope/mount into it $6550 total
That's a no-brainer!
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