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jagillham
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24 February, 2011, 20:58
Can't say I've seen or heard of this weapon before - now there is an airsoft version in the pipeline!
Saw this on another forum, but thought I'd share on here! :D
A little history....
The least-known member of the Barrett .50 family is the 27-pound M82A2 conceived in 1987, reportedly for use against helicopters in Afghanistan. It is an M82Al gun, “semi-bullpupped” and reconfigured for firing “over the shoulder” like a rocket launcher. It has a forward pistol grip and two perforations in the top of the muzzle brake to counteract recoil jump.
This is primarily a quick-reaction weapon for standing or kneeling positions, and is accordingly fitted with a red dot sight for rapid acquisition and engagement of fast-moving targets. Very few of these rifles have been sold, but their operational applications are just now being formalized. This alone might indicate that the sales were to the military for testing and not to the general public.
As a result, the U.S. Marines are reexamining the M82A2, and a number of foreign orders are now in the offing. Ideas for wider application include using this rifle as a helicopter gun to provide local defense during resupply, and it could also be a more versatile option than the M82A1 for guarding strategic installations.
Ronnie Barrett has understandably shot a great deal of ammunition through the M82A2, and can lay down a withering rapid-fire barrage with it. "I found it balances very well, and the red dot sight is great for snap-shooting. When we tried this gun in the desert some years before, a helicopter temptingly flew across my front, but I decided to spare it."
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24 February, 2011, 20:59
Re: Over Shoulder Helicopter Killing Barrett... Yes Please!
not very pretty
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24 February, 2011, 20:59
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I do believe i posted about this a very long time ago when i played MGS 4 as a character used one and i wanted one after that lmao!
Its a very funky weapon that i love deep down in my heart
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24 February, 2011, 21:14
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Can't say I like the thought of in reality let alone in airsoft.
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24 February, 2011, 21:14
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Looks like the B@stard child of 2nd Edition 40K weapon!
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24 February, 2011, 21:39
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Looks completely non-functional for airsoft... but still if i saw someone with that at a skirmish... I'd probably s**t myself and run!
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24 February, 2011, 21:54
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Looks completely non-functional for airsoft... but still if i saw someone with that at a skirmish... I'd probably s**t myself and run!
And theres its function sir!
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24 February, 2011, 22:05
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so if that thing is meant for killing helicopters, soes that give us an excuse to use helicopters to use them on?
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24 February, 2011, 22:31
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so if that thing is meant for killing helicopters, soes that give us an excuse to use helicopters to use them on?
haha can just imagine that.
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24 February, 2011, 22:35
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Its just the second variant of the Barrett M82. Only difference to it is the layout of the weapon. No real reason behind it as far as I know as the weapon would be near impossible to use a scope with unless you find some special offset scope mount.
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24 February, 2011, 22:41
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Not supposed to be for "sniping" as such. It's for firing massive calibre quickly, so more for disabling vehicles in a rush!
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24 February, 2011, 22:52
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Still don't see how you could aim at all as the top rail where you would fix even iron sights would require a giraffe to look along. Needless to say i don't know of any military that formally adopted it for use as it had none of the advantages of the A1.
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24 February, 2011, 22:57
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Has a red dot sight :D
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24 February, 2011, 23:01
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Where? And my neck isn't long enough to allow me to see through it in any case. This a good example of bad ergonomics if you ask me.
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24 February, 2011, 23:08
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On the top RIS I assume. Looking at it, the RIS is only 5 - 10 cm above the shoulder mount, so pretty normal necks required :D
Anyway, a lot less collateral than a bazooka, and you need not worry about vaporising your buddy standing behind you
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