Fun pics of FastDoc and friends in Redneck Heaven. 50 BMG!!!

FastDoc · 10-16-2011, 01:41 PM

Had some fun at Jerry's with Linda yesterday. He had a 50 BMG to play with. Those of you in California and Canada wouldn't understand :wink: , but I bet Brother Spud knows all about these cannons.

This one is a very long range sniper unit. A skilled shooter can elimanate a man sized target every time fro 1/2-3/4 mile away, and with good conditions up to a mile. It cana also stop a Jeep, Hummer, or similar small sized military vehichles. 8)

The concussion is dramatic. It feels like getting hit on the nose with a basketball thrown hard at you 8O . It also knocks the wing out of your chest like slipping on the ice and falling on your back. Quite unpleasant but somehow stimulating...

Linda did not shoot the 50, but she had fun with my .22 Henry Repeating Rifle, in lever action. Sweet little gun. Everyone loves it and it is very accurate.

Included also are a couple pics of Jerry on his 90cc Q Link ATV. He uses this to ride out to the 500 yard target to check bullet impact and sight in the rifles.

MICRider · 10-16-2011, 01:49 PM

Wow! That thing is a cannon!! Just don't aim it up North please!

FastDoc · 10-16-2011, 01:52 PM

We were shooting South, into the Horse Heaven Hills.

Also towards Mexico, I suppose... :roll:

God I do love our remaining freedoms. :P

MICRider · 10-16-2011, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

We were shooting South, into the Horse Heaven Hills.

Also towards Mexico, I suppose... :roll:

God I do love our remaining freedoms. :P

That looks like a blast! (literally!) Wish we could do stuff like that here :(

Weldangrind · 10-16-2011, 04:30 PM

I think that our long gun registry will be scrapped, so we could probably get away with similar firearms, but I can't imagine where you'd find one.

FastDoc · 10-16-2011, 05:14 PM

This one was purchaced form the local Ranch and Home store. They sell everything from Carharts to tractor parts.

Most of the local gun shops and at least two Ace Hardware stores have similar units. Bring your checkbook though. This particular unit, and Leupold scope, retailed for $6,000! 8O

Then the ammo is about $4/bang...

I'll stick with 30-06 and 8mm Mauser and 7.62X54 and 500 Magum as my largest calibers. :wink:

katoranger · 10-18-2011, 01:15 PM

That would be $15,000 Canadian.

McKonker · 10-18-2011, 07:42 PM

While you cannot buy a weapon like that at Canadian Tire, Canada has produced some excellent snipers. For a while we held the record for longest kill, in March of 2002 Corporal Arron Perry killed a Taliban fighter from 2,310 meters away (that's 2,526 yards) then that was topped by another canadian who if I am not mistaken is now a city police officer up in Edmonton. Corporal Rob Furlong killed a Taliban fighter from 2,430 meters (2,657 yards). In fact I believe that these guys were supporting American troops at the time early in the Afghan war. Now the record is held by Craig Harrison of the UK 2,475 (2,707 yards). Incredible, it takes me approximately 20 minutes to run that far.

FastDoc · 10-18-2011, 07:54 PM

Cool and wonderful history, McKonker. I think I learned about some of that from a sniper program on the History Channel.

McKonker · 10-18-2011, 08:07 PM

(from wikipedia) "Furlong ran out of his Canadian made ammo in a little over a week. Some Americans that were attached to Furlong's unit offered him American made ammo. "and for whatever reason they seemed to go farther" Furlong stated in an interview."

I am not in favor of war, but I am glad we are on the same side as the United States! The above illustrates the nature of the cooperation of our two great countries. There is no other country that I would want to live next to...you Americans lead the way in so many areas. My family has always flown the american flag along side ours, and every time I have had the pleasure of traveling to the States I have always found Americans to be friendly and helpful, even in places like New York! '

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FastDoc · 10-18-2011, 08:35 PM

Glad we're neighbors too.

SpudRider · 10-19-2011, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Had some fun at Jerry's with Linda yesterday. He had a 50 BMG to play with. Those of you in California and Canada wouldn't understand :wink: , but I bet Brother Spud knows all about these cannons.

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Indeed, I am familiar with the 50 BMG, Brother Bill.

I'm not surprised Miss Linda preferred the recoil of your .22 caliber rifle to the .50 caliber BMG!

Spud

SpudRider · 10-19-2011, 01:02 AM

I recently returned from a nice ride to Grand Teton, and Yellowstone National Parks; I will post a ride report in the next few days.

Until I post the ride report, here's a teaser. :P Along the way I stopped in Freedom, Wyoming (aptly named), and visited Freedom Arms.

http://freedomarms.com/

Freedom Arms produces some of the most accurate handguns in the world, and has recently introduced a single shot handgun, which is chambered for the following cartridges! 8O

223 Remington
6.5x55 Swedish Mauser
260 Remington
7 BR Remington
7-08 Remington
308 Winchester
338 Federal
357 Magnum
357 Maximum
375 Winchester

I took a tour of Freedom Arms, and, yes, Brother Bill, I have photographs.

Spud

FastDoc · 10-19-2011, 02:43 AM

Awesome Spud! I can't wait for your report.

Freedom Arms uses a very special method for boring its cylinders through the barrel so the align perfectly.

Nice units.

SpudRider · 10-19-2011, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

...Freedom Arms uses a very special method for boring its cylinders through the barrel so the align perfectly.

Nice units.

Indeed! Check out the following video; it describes the quality machining that produces the superb accuracy of the Freedom Arms revolvers.

Spud

10-16-2011, 01:41 PM	#1
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Fun pics of FastDoc and friends in Redneck Heaven. 50 BMG!!! Had some fun at Jerry's with Linda yesterday. He had a 50 BMG to play with. Those of you in California and Canada wouldn't understand :wink: , but I bet Brother Spud knows all about these cannons. This one is a very long range sniper unit. A skilled shooter can elimanate a man sized target every time fro 1/2-3/4 mile away, and with good conditions up to a mile. It cana also stop a Jeep, Hummer, or similar small sized military vehichles. 8) The concussion is dramatic. It feels like getting hit on the nose with a basketball thrown hard at you 8O . It also knocks the wing out of your chest like slipping on the ice and falling on your back. Quite unpleasant but somehow stimulating... Linda did not shoot the 50, but she had fun with my .22 Henry Repeating Rifle, in lever action. Sweet little gun. Everyone loves it and it is very accurate. Included also are a couple pics of Jerry on his 90cc Q Link ATV. He uses this to ride out to the 500 yard target to check bullet impact and sight in the rifles. __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-16-2011, 01:52 PM	#3
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	We were shooting South, into the Horse Heaven Hills. Also towards Mexico, I suppose... :roll: God I do love our remaining freedoms. :P __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-16-2011, 04:30 PM	#5
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I think that our long gun registry will be scrapped, so we could probably get away with similar firearms, but I can't imagine where you'd find one. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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10-16-2011, 05:14 PM	#6
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	This one was purchaced form the local Ranch and Home store. They sell everything from Carharts to tractor parts. Most of the local gun shops and at least two Ace Hardware stores have similar units. Bring your checkbook though. This particular unit, and Leupold scope, retailed for $6,000! 8O Then the ammo is about $4/bang... I'll stick with 30-06 and 8mm Mauser and 7.62X54 and 500 Magum as my largest calibers. :wink: __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-18-2011, 07:42 PM	#8
McKonker Join Date: May 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 51	While you cannot buy a weapon like that at Canadian Tire, Canada has produced some excellent snipers. For a while we held the record for longest kill, in March of 2002 Corporal Arron Perry killed a Taliban fighter from 2,310 meters away (that's 2,526 yards) then that was topped by another canadian who if I am not mistaken is now a city police officer up in Edmonton. Corporal Rob Furlong killed a Taliban fighter from 2,430 meters (2,657 yards). In fact I believe that these guys were supporting American troops at the time early in the Afghan war. Now the record is held by Craig Harrison of the UK 2,475 (2,707 yards). Incredible, it takes me approximately 20 minutes to run that far. __________________ Honda Z50/Yamaha MX100/Suzuki RM80/Konker KSM200/Suzuki DRZ-400SM
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10-16-2011, 01:49 PM	#2
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	Wow! That thing is a cannon!! Just don't aim it up North please!
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10-18-2011, 01:15 PM	#7
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	That would be $15,000 Canadian.
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10-18-2011, 07:54 PM	#9
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Cool and wonderful history, McKonker. I think I learned about some of that from a sniper program on the History Channel. __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-18-2011, 08:07 PM	#10
McKonker Join Date: May 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 51	(from wikipedia) "Furlong ran out of his Canadian made ammo in a little over a week. Some Americans that were attached to Furlong's unit offered him American made ammo. "and for whatever reason they seemed to go farther" Furlong stated in an interview." I am not in favor of war, but I am glad we are on the same side as the United States! The above illustrates the nature of the cooperation of our two great countries. There is no other country that I would want to live next to...you Americans lead the way in so many areas. My family has always flown the american flag along side ours, and every time I have had the pleasure of traveling to the States I have always found Americans to be friendly and helpful, even in places like New York! '' __________________ Honda Z50/Yamaha MX100/Suzuki RM80/Konker KSM200/Suzuki DRZ-400SM
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10-18-2011, 08:35 PM	#11
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Glad we're neighbors too. __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-19-2011, 01:02 AM	#13
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I recently returned from a nice ride to Grand Teton, and Yellowstone National Parks; I will post a ride report in the next few days. Until I post the ride report, here's a teaser. :P Along the way I stopped in Freedom, Wyoming (aptly named), and visited Freedom Arms. http://freedomarms.com/ Freedom Arms produces some of the most accurate handguns in the world, and has recently introduced a single shot handgun, which is chambered for the following cartridges! 8O 223 Remington 6.5x55 Swedish Mauser 260 Remington 7 BR Remington 7-08 Remington 308 Winchester 338 Federal 357 Magnum 357 Maximum 375 Winchester I took a tour of Freedom Arms, and, yes, Brother Bill, I have photographs. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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10-19-2011, 02:43 AM	#14
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Awesome Spud! I can't wait for your report. Freedom Arms uses a very special method for boring its cylinders through the barrel so the align perfectly. Nice units. __________________ Happy to serve.
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