Here's something I did recently that will interest anyone who's into rifles. I tried out a Barrett .416. This weapon is almost unbelievable. It's lethal at 2500 yards! For all you non-math majors, that's a mile and a half. It can do it because the round stays supersonic over most of that distance. When you shooting thru paper targets, like we were, you need to take into account that the round can travel as far as FIVE miles. First shot, cold bore, I put it in the black at 2500 yards, after warming up with a .50 caliber. The scope we were using was incredible. If you like shooting, you'll love this weapon. The barrett .416 is on the left, .50 cal. on the right.
I know nothing about shooting as I have never shot a gun. Things are different in Aus, people tend not to carry guns in their homes unless they are criminals.
My brother however has recently acquired his gun license to further his career and he says the thrill of shooting is unbelievable!
It's kinda strange when you first start firing large caliber pistols or rifles. In the movies when someone gets hit by a .45 slug, it knocks them right off their feet. That's complete bullshit. All the westerns you see where the bad guy gets blown off his horse or off a roof is totally just for effect. If a round had enough force to knock the victim off his feet, it would also knock the shooter off HIS feet. (Newton's Law-For every action, there's an equal and opposite reaction.)
It's kinda strange when you first start firing large caliber pistols or rifles. In the movies when someone gets hit by a .45 slug, it knocks them right off their feet. That's complete bullshit. All the westerns you see where the bad guy gets blown off his horse or off a roof is totally just for effect. If a round had enough force to knock the victim off his feet, it would also knock the shooter off HIS feet. (Newton's Law-For every action, there's an equal and opposite reaction.)
Here's something I did recently that will interest anyone who's into rifles. I tried out a Barrett .416. This weapon is almost unbelievable. It's lethal at 2500 yards! For all you non-math majors, that's a mile and a half. It can do it because the round stays supersonic over most of that distance. When you shooting thru paper targets, like we were, you need to take into account that the round can travel as far as FIVE miles. First shot, cold bore, I put it in the black at 2500 yards, after warming up with a .50 caliber. The scope we were using was incredible. If you like shooting, you'll love this weapon. The barrett .416 is on the left, .50 cal. on the right.
That's fucking insane! That would be pure evil in the wrong hands. And since they let closeup near it, I'm sure it won't be long
I gotta look that up on youtube or something.
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I know nothing about shooting as I have never shot a gun. Things are different in Aus, people tend not to carry guns in their homes unless they are criminals.
My brother however has recently acquired his gun license to further his career and he says the thrill of shooting is unbelievable!
It's pretty much like that in Canada too. Almost no one owns a handgun. But here in Sask. every second person is a hunter so there are lots of rifles, shotguns and .22s around. My father in law is a hunter so I've shot .22s and , the biggest thing I ever shot was a high powered rifle. It's pretty cool blowing a hole through a target, or whatever is besides the target, cuz that's what I usually hit.
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Tell him if he ever gets the chance to try the .416.
wow! only in America
and, Does she come with the gun?
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It's kinda strange when you first start firing large caliber pistols or rifles. In the movies when someone gets hit by a .45 slug, it knocks them right off their feet. That's complete bullshit. All the westerns you see where the bad guy gets blown off his horse or off a roof is totally just for effect. If a round had enough force to knock the victim off his feet, it would also knock the shooter off HIS feet. (Newton's Law-For every action, there's an equal and opposite reaction.)
It's pretty much like that in Canada too. Almost no one owns a handgun. But here in Sask. every second person is a hunter so there are lots of rifles, shotguns and .22s around. My father in law is a hunter so I've shot .22s and , the biggest thing I ever shot was a high powered rifle. It's pretty cool blowing a hole through a target, or whatever is besides the target, cuz that's what I usually hit.
and, Does she come with the gun?
Well hunting isn't a big sport here so there's very little guns around. If you head out to the bush you can shoot feral pigs but not many people do that because it's dangerous and those pigs can fuck you up! The biggest thing I have shot is a super soaker!
This bar is down at the end of my street. 53 beers on tap, I think I'll go down and try a few. Cheers! (Actually, Sweetjuice38 has said that she's been to this bar. If she ever shows up there again it's for her)
Have been there...loved it! I love pubs like that, where people are real, conversations normal, nobody trying to dress to impress....not like these numerous phoney ass martini/wine bars in Atlanta, LA, NY, etc. (one good pub in ATL is "Brick Store"...it is awesome you guys can buy me a Belgian brew there anytime!)
I like to go out in jeans & T's like this pic;)
Also am a real "hop head" and love the winter ales and IPA's.
Problem is, after a few, I get so full and do not eat then I am screwed:)
for her)
