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- Looping the M107A1 to a tree with a piece of tubular nylon and applying tension to the rifle’s fore-end provides support that makes a standing shot possible.
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- The additional weight of a sturdy tripod with a ball head and a fore-end clamp is worth carrying when it comes time to shoot a Barrett .50 from the kneeling position.
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- Barrett rifles are rugged, but they still need to be cleaned. Long Range I teaches you how.
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- Barrett Long Range I and II courses include classroom instruction, but the real lessons are learned on the range.
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- Expect to shoot about 150 rounds in three days during Barrett’s long-range courses.
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- While the muzzle brakes are extremely effective at managing recoil on the big bore, expect dust to fly when shooting prone.
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- Impressive ballistics notwithstanding, you still have to know how to dope a .50-caliber rifle for the long shots.
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- M33 ball ammo is widely available and the most affordable .50 BMG load, but unfortunately it’s not the most accurate.
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- Students who enroll in the Barrett courses at the NRA Whittington Center have the option of staying in well-appointed cabins.
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- It may look ferocious, but recoil from the .50-caliber Barrett M107A1 is controllable with proper body position. Getting used to the muzzle blast takes a bit of practice, however.
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