The "New" Barrett MRAD Thread!!!!!!
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What's the go with the Army's PSR mk22s optics? I was lead to believe the Mark 5 5-25x56 with the Army's patented own reticle was the optic? Was the Trmr3 a trial optic or is this what they are running now?
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Army is using the 7-35 with proprietary reticle.
Which is weird because most of the news articles about the Leupold contract win (from years ago) specially mention the 5-25, but the Army is definitely using the 7-35 with a proprietary reticle right now.
SOCOM is of course Nightforce.
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On the plus side, i guess now this is something I can directly purchase.... on the negative side... I just bought the Mk5 5-25......
I settled on 2800fps with the 245 EOL and suppressed. I started to get faint ejector marks at 2830fps. Lapua brass.
Nah lad. I saw a pic of it on facebook feed about a 6 months or so ago and since then I haven't been able to find jack on it. Starting to think I imagined it but the design replaced the telescoping butt plate with a fixed one that dropped the LOP to 13.5" fixed. The butt pad moved up and down still but wasn't hand adjustable and used screws to save space.
No idea. I’m just an occasional end user. When they were finally issued, those were the scopes that came on all of the rifles I’ve seen.
Never seen or used one with the Army reticle in the mk5 scope either. Not that there isn’t maybe some out there somewhere.
Just installed the Rotapoint RMR mount for the NF Ultramount. Besides a MARS or MRF-Xe for a WMLRF, only see the AML338 on the horizon. TBAC 338 SR will live on the AXSR.
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Interesting, all of ours are Mil-Grid 4. I was under the impression Tremor 3 only came in the P-VPS scopes.
Half the rifles I shoot with are SOCOM contract rifles. So they have Nightforce ATACRs, which I prefer.
The other half of the rifles are (as far as I know) rifles purchased by the regular Army after they accepted and adopted the MRAD and funded a contract for more.
Leupold scoped rifles are issued to SOCOM units as well to plus up the MTOE.
Maybe there is a SOCOM version of the Leupold different from the regular Army rifles?
I was always under the impression those big army issue items are not allowed to differ at all if not funded/issued by SOCOM's own programs. But this could be an example that disproves that. Interesting either way.
I’ve seen Area 419 arca rails and arca adapters for Harris bipods purchased at unit level but definitely not general issue yet. For most units at least.
I think Ranger Regiment gets things like RRS tripods issued.
I think Ranger Regiment gets things like RRS tripods issued.
In stock??? I’ve had one reserved since January. Every time I ask for an update it’s “any day now”.
How do you like the 2 stage flat vs the factory trigger. Not alot of reviews out there on it
I'm very satisfied.
I changed the spring. I installed first step at 200 grams and the second one at 400 grams. I recommend it
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I like it!!! Used it to hit 2 consecutive shots at 2 miles. I've been shooting 2 stage triggers in my ARs for years and it just feels right. Adjustable and crisp break.
41xc MRAD sounds interesting! I am considering either a 33xc or a 37xc barrel for mine and cant make up my mind. Maybe I have to add 41 to the mix... even though I try to shoot suppressed whenever possible, and a 41xc from a 25lb MRAD suppressed would kick a lot
I just ordered a .50 cal Thor Turbodyne Suppressor for my 41XC. I figure the blow by will reduce back pressure a bit with the understanding it will be a little louder.
Great! I'm getting 2870 fps with 505gr WF from my 33-inch barrel CADEX build and its a tack driver. Still haven't had a chance to work up the load for my 28" 41 XC MRAD Bartlein ModBB barrel from Southern Precision, which as the twist for A-tips. I compared the ballistics on the 41XC to the MRADELR 416 Barrett and the 41XC is getting higher muzzle velocity. The only drawback is you can't mag feed.
Do you get 41xc brass ready to load, or neck up 33xc brass? If so, is this a straight forward process? Like I said I am looking at 33/37/41xc for my Mrad, but if brass could be a hassle then I might reconsider. I am spoiled by buying Lapua 300NM brass and loading them straight out of the box..
You can buy 33xc or 37xc brass below. To make the 41 just expand it or ask Superior Shooting systems if they can do it with the 37xc brass
33XC Peterson Brass (100 pieces)
www.davidtubb.com
37XC Peterson Brass (100 pieces)
www.davidtubb.com
Its easy. I'm running a 37xc and love it.
Awesome. I guess no issues with XC cartridges in an Mrad? Apart from single feeding which I do for ELR anyways. Whats your barrel specs and bullet/velocity on the 37xc?
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I recently purchased an MRAD in 6.5 Creedmore and am looking to get another barrel kit in 300 PRC. I am debating between the regular fluted 26 inch barrel and the 26 inch carbon fiber barrel. Which one is better for that round? My concern is weight seeing that my current 24 inch 6.5 fluted barrel makes the gun heavy enough. Is there a noticeable weight difference between the fluted and carbon fiber barrel.
Personally I would go non-carbon fiber. The MRAD is always going to be heavy and in my opinion, the extra cost isn’t really worth it. The extra weight will help you with recoil and staying on target the best you can with .300 PRC.
If it was a light weight hunting rifle, completely different story.
Steel. 2” more barrel at the muzzle isn’t that much weight over a 24” anyway. Hell, my 6.5CM barrel is a custom 26” long tube anyway.
I have 2 barrels one is 28in and the other 32in. I've only shot 390 A-tips but can push them from 2840 with H50bmg to 2970 with N570.
You have to call the office at davidtubb.com for 41XC brass. It will be stamped 37XC but has been necked up.
In what regard? What’s failing / letting loose?
That was one of the first batches sent to the mil. It was due to a heat treat issue. It's a none issue with civ and mil units available before and after that batch.
I’ve yet to see an issued MK22 in the last several years with that problem as it appears to have been resolved.
And I am around dozens of sniper student rifles that are fairly well abused.
But I’m fairly certain you didn’t show up on this thread for an actual answer to what certainly appears at first glance as a snide, rhetorical question.
And I am around dozens of sniper student rifles that are fairly well abused.
But I’m fairly certain you didn’t show up on this thread for an actual answer to what certainly appears at first glance as a snide, rhetorical question.
No I was curious becuase I was offered one for a decent price but havent kept up with it. I know AMU and socom customers were having a bunch of issues with them as recent as this year. I was told to stay away until they fix it by someone many people here know and respect. I sold my last big bore a year ago and am itching for another 300nm. Trying to decide between a mrad or another cadex.
Then I apologize for misinterpreting you.
I have not seen any recent bulletins about major issues.
There are some reports about POI shifts when shooting from a tripod mounted on an arca rail from rifles zeroed from a bipod.
Repeatable but noticeable. Whether that’s from a flex in the rifle itself or not I’ve heard different arguments on.
I'm same. No issues noted.
I haven't noticed POI shift shooting off a tripod either but I HEARD that it can be a problem if you're loading the bipod heavy, eg. digging the feet of the bipod into the dirt. I haven't personally seen it but i've heard anecdotal reports of this.
My good boy thought this was going to be a range trip and was very disappointed. Mk22 is hands down the most fun thing to shoot out of the bunch.
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