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Posted: 6/1/2008 2:32:01 PM EDT
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how good is this m468? |
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Very nice. I had the opportunity to handle one at a range down here once and I was impressed with the build quality of it and the way it performed. They aren't cheap though, but like all things you do get what you pay for. Defintely one of the rifles on a long list of rifles I'd like to purchase. |
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A new member from TN, with only 12 posts? Hope someone from Barrett isn't fishing... With the excellent leadership/products, I would hope they wouldn't feel the need. In any event, the M468 is a great gun, but not necessarily better than one you could build on your own. Though, buying an M468 saves you the trouble and Barrett makes excellent stuff. Personally, I don't like the SIR system and I couldn't own a 6.8 that wasn't eiether a Mk18 or Mk12 type. The REC7 is pretty new, but it appears to be a fairly routine op-rod AR. There aren't a ton of op-rod 6.8's, but there also aren't a ton of 6.8 DI guns compared to 5.56x45. For an op-rod 6.8, its probably a decent choice, but better than a DI equivalent, not IMO. Personally, I only see a need for op-rods on military/LE select-fire M4 carbines, Mk18's or Colt Commando's. I also don't see a need for a 6.8 SPC "rifle"...An M16A4 shooing 70grn TSX's or Mk262 will be an outstanding DMR out to 500 yards. If you need more than that, you should be shooting a x51 NATO. The carbine DI gas system is hardly ideal, but if you aren't shooting select-fire it likely will never be an issue. Also consider the fact that civilian's aren't engaging tangos at 500 yards with AR carbines. Still, a 16 inch DI carbine shooting quality heavy HP's will be an effective 300 yard rifle. The average DI "civvie" carbine shooting Mk262 offers way more terminal effect and reliability than most will ever know or need... However, the combination of an op-rod operating system and 6.8 SPC would make for an excellent MOUT weapon. Sub-carbine M16's have unstatisfactory terminal performance and reliability characteristics. Replacing the DI system with an op-rod set up, with an adjustible gas-regulator for suppressed applications would greatly increase reliability/durability. Chambering the same gun in 6.8 SPC would offer increased terminal performance and barrier penetration. An op-rod driven Mk18 chambered in 6.8 SPC might be the ultimate MOUT weapon. While I respect Ronnie Barrett*alot* and his company, I am conflicted about 6.8 SPC guns...especially thiers. Personally, I don't think a 16 or 20 inch 6.8 SPC does enough that justifies its adoption over a similar 5.56 weapon. Morever, I don't see a need for an op-rod DMR type rifle. The DI system is hardly ideal in every way, but its simple, robust and accurate. A DMR isn't a SAW and thus DI will likely have all the reliability it needs while retaining intrinsic accuracy. Take the REC7 op-rod system, install it in a 10.5-11.5 inch M16 sub-carbine and start showing it to LE/.gov people. Get a LMT 10.5 inch DI carbine and the aforementioned 6.8/op-rod setup. Place gel blocks at 120 yards, shoot one with the 5.56 DI using Mk262 then shoot the other with a 6.8 gun. Set up some intermediate barriers and conduct a similar test, a car would be a great choice...Lastly, do a few full-auto dumps, including a few with suppressors. The results of the test/project would be over-whelmingly positive and make for easy sells. |
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