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Originally Posted by t walgamuth
At lunch today the subject of sniper rifles came up. I am no expert on firearms but my dad was an avid hobbiest and shooter so I learned some basics.
The 50 caliber sniper rifle came up. I said it was an automatic (using my dad's terminology for any gun you don't have to lever or cock a new shell into between shots) a lunch buddy next to me said they were bolt action. I said if you had a bolt action 50 caliber it would probably break your shoulder.
Comments from our more knowledgable gun hobbiests?
I did google the 50 sniper and it is semi automatic....a Barrett I believe. It said we mostly used it on machinery like trucks.
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I didn't know there was a semi-auto variant. As others have mentioned, bolt action is the way to go.
I see it as a purely novelty item. Something for a pure gun nut with lots of money. It weighs too much, and each round costs about $3.50 or more.
It is more about bragging rights than a threat.