Came across this article, linked from WorldNet Daily, about military sellbacks of arms and ammunition from the Gulf War, specifically Barretts and ammunition for the 50 BMG. While filled with the usual knee-jerk responses by several legislators, I noticed a couple of interesting tidbits in the article. Of course, 50 BMG's like the Barretts are linked to anti-government cults, and terrorists, including one pair of guys who wanted to shoot down Castro's plane. Vague references such as these seem tenuous to me, at best. Also included are quotes from yahoo dealers saying how powerful the round is, that it can punch through anything. Boastful rhetoric such as this seems somewhat irresponsible to me, and may be why anti-'s don't want us to have anything more powerful than spitwads, for now. Another thing that jumped out at me was the buyback price of ammo. Reportedly, it seems Talon paid $1 per ton (!) (I think Rob just fell out of his chair) for returned surplus ammo. Nowhere to store it when WJ's shutting down armories left and right, is there? In one instance, Talon even had to sell some back to the military. No wonder toilet seats are $700 or whatever they paid for them.
The story is here:
http://www.apbonline.com/911/1999/06/16/50cal0616_01.html?s=daily
Other interesting links on the same page include video clips of Marines shooting the Barretts, links to the 50 Caliber Shooters Association, and a side story about a guy who swears that the DEA implanted a bug in his butt. Enjoy.
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Don LeHue
The pen is mightier than the sword...outside of arms reach. Modify radius accordingly for rifle.
[This message has been edited by DonL (edited June 17, 1999).]
[This message has been edited by DonL (edited June 17, 1999).]
The story is here:
http://www.apbonline.com/911/1999/06/16/50cal0616_01.html?s=daily
Other interesting links on the same page include video clips of Marines shooting the Barretts, links to the 50 Caliber Shooters Association, and a side story about a guy who swears that the DEA implanted a bug in his butt. Enjoy.
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Don LeHue
The pen is mightier than the sword...outside of arms reach. Modify radius accordingly for rifle.
[This message has been edited by DonL (edited June 17, 1999).]
[This message has been edited by DonL (edited June 17, 1999).]