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by SI Staff - Tuesday, February 21, 2012

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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.

A week at Barrett's long-range training courses will blow away the misconceptions surrounding the company's .50-caliber rifles while teaching you the fundamentals of big-bore, extreme-distance shooting.

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