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Posted: 1/16/2023 4:39:36 PM EDT
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That is something I thought I would never see. Australian defense contractor NIOA has expanded its global reach with the 100 percent acquisition of the industry-leading rifle design and manufacturing company, Barrett Firearms. In announcing the deal, NIOA Group CEO Robert Nioa said the two family-owned companies came together out of a shared commitment to quality, innovation, loyalty, and mission. “NIOA’s association with Barrett dates back to 2008. We have been inspired by the story of Barrett and admire what Ronnie, Chris and the family have built over more than four decades,” Mr. Nioa said. “It’s been a story of hard work, perseverance, and purpose culminating in the delivery of critical capability for the men and women of the US military and its allies around the world as well as exceptional products to law enforcement agencies and civilian markets. “Together we share the same mission - combining our expertise and family business values will ensure Barrett carries on building the finest products in the world.’’ Mr. Nioa confirmed the company would continue to operate under the Barrett brand as a separate division within the NIOA Group alongside NIOA Australia, NIOA New Zealand, the Australian Missile Corporation and the group’s investment in joint venture company Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions. All management and staff at the Murfreesboro manufacturing facility in Tennessee have been retained and production will continue as normal. Over time it is expected that manufacturing activities in Murfreesboro will be further expanded. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Mr. Nioa also announced two key leadership appointments – current Barrett President Sam Shallenberger has been promoted to the role of Chief Executive Officer while long-serving Barrett Chief Operating Officer Bryan James becomes President. Ronnie Barrett and Chris Barrett will provide ongoing support as executive advisers to Barrett and the NIOA Group. Barrett founder Ronnie Barrett said “Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in the Barrett story. Rob and the NIOA team have great respect for the legacy Barrett has created as the leader in long range precision rifles. It’s reassuring to know Barrett will be in good hands with a family-owned company that is focused on manufacturing and delivering world-class firearms and munitions to a global network.” The Barrett acquisition marks an exciting next chapter for NIOA as the company’s entry to the US market where it has long-standing trusted relationships with American companies such as Vista Outdoors, Leupold, General Dynamics, Northrup Grumman, and the Winchester-operated Lake City ammunition plant. |
I hated going to weddings. All the grandmas would poke me and say "You're next". They stopped that when I started doing it to them at funerals.
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| Will probably order me a couple more mags and some wear items, springs and the like. Recoil pad wouldn't be a bad idea either. |
I hated going to weddings. All the grandmas would poke me and say "You're next". They stopped that when I started doing it to them at funerals.
Sic semper evello mortem tyrannis
Sic semper evello mortem tyrannis
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Originally Posted By Den40: Would you please compile a list of the wear items for the 107A1? I would appreciate it! Will do. |
I hated going to weddings. All the grandmas would poke me and say "You're next". They stopped that when I started doing it to them at funerals.
Sic semper evello mortem tyrannis
Sic semper evello mortem tyrannis
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Originally Posted By Den40: Would you please compile a list of the wear items for the 107A1? I would appreciate it! Originally Posted By Den40: Originally Posted By 50cal: Will probably order me a couple more mags and some wear items, springs and the like. Recoil pad wouldn't be a bad idea either. Would you please compile a list of the wear items for the 107A1? I would appreciate it! +1 |
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Originally Posted By Den40: Would you please compile a list of the wear items for the 107A1? I would appreciate it! Was going to ask for the same thing 
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From UncleGreg’s noggin:
The proliferation of bureaucracy is escalating as political correctness continues to seek and destroy the last hints of efficiency.
To wit: Liberalism TEACHES mental retardation.
The proliferation of bureaucracy is escalating as political correctness continues to seek and destroy the last hints of efficiency.
To wit: Liberalism TEACHES mental retardation.
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Originally Posted By 50cal: Will probably order me a couple more mags and some wear items, springs and the like. Recoil pad wouldn't be a bad idea either. On the recoil pads I got a few of those new soft rubber pads from Ratworx. They are much better than the factory Barrett buttpads. Super soft vs hard rubber. Link |
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Originally Posted By realwar: On the recoil pads I got a few of those new soft rubber pads from Ratworx. They are much better than the factory Barrett buttpads. Super soft vs hard rubber. Link Awesome. Didn't know they offered those. Thanks Barrett made those for some time back in the late 90's, but stopped when people were tearing them pretty easily when storing their rifles fully assembled and standing them up in safes on the recoil pad. They would deform and tear. They are good recoil pads. Just don't stand the rifle upright on the recoil pad. |
I hated going to weddings. All the grandmas would poke me and say "You're next". They stopped that when I started doing it to them at funerals.
Sic semper evello mortem tyrannis
Sic semper evello mortem tyrannis
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Originally Posted By 50cal: Awesome. Didn't know they offered those. Thanks Barrett made those for some time back in the late 90's, but stopped when people were tearing them pretty easily when storing their rifles fully assembled and standing them up in safes on the recoil pad. They would deform and tear. They are good recoil pads. Just don't stand the rifle upright on the recoil pad. Mines been standing up in the safe for months with no deforming. Not yet at least. 
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Originally Posted By Bearcat24: They see the writing on the wall and sold before our worthless government bans most rifles. Start looking at Cadex. All illegal based on rulings over the past 10-15 years. It's going to come down to gun owners to put up or shut up about their rights - if they can bother to care to. |
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