The 4 BORE Rifle (The Biggest Rifle EVER !!!)

Source: Kentucky Ballistics
Published: Apr 17, 2023
Author: Scott
Post Date: 2023-04-17 17:57:41 by Esso
Views: 1405

Poster Comment:

That's a BIG-ASS gun. It looks like it about ripped his arm out of his shoulder during the first shot.

1 inch = 25.4mm.

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#1: Pinguinite    To: Esso (#0)

Single shot lever action rifles are for wussies. I'll hold out for the fully automatic version.

Pinguinite posted on 2023-04-17 19:28:06   Reply   Private Reply

#2: Original_Intent    To: Esso (#0)

I wonder what it would do to 4 politicians?

Original_Intent posted on 2023-04-17 22:31:42   Reply   Private Reply

#3: Original_Intent    To: Pinguinite (#1)

Single shot lever action rifles are for wussies. I'll hold out for the fully automatic version.

Only on a tripod compadre.

Port Side Twin .50 Manned And Ready SIR!!!

Original_Intent posted on 2023-04-17 22:33:46   Reply   Private Reply

#4: StraitGate    To: Esso (#0)

According to this website, that rifle (S/N 4) sold for $22,325 on 10 Dec 2022.

www.rockislandauction.com...-bore-falling-block-rifle

StraitGate posted on 2023-04-17 23:26:34   Reply   Private Reply

#5: Esso    To: StraitGate, Sling Blade, 4um. (#4)

...that rifle (S/N 4) sold for $22,325...

It would be a lot more cost effective to pay Sling Blade to come hit me in the shoulder with a sledgehammer.

Esso posted on 2023-04-18 08:52:34   Reply   Private Reply

#6: StraitGate    To: Esso (#5)

According to Rock Island Auction's description of the rifle, it fires a 1750 grain bullet at 1350 feet per second. That's a muzzle energy of only 7081 ft lb. Seems pretty low, so I suspect those numbers are wrong?

The .460 Weatherby Magnum produces a ME of 7389 ft lb, and the .50 BMG twice that.

StraitGate posted on 2023-04-18 09:24:21   Reply   Private Reply

#7: Esso    To: StraitGate (#6)

...I suspect those numbers are wrong?

Maybe, but I doubt it. It probably has a trajectory not unlike that of a rainbow.

Esso posted on 2023-04-18 09:40:27   Reply   Private Reply

#8: Lod    To: StraitGate, Esso, 4um (#7)

here's what I have, if this won't do it, it won't get done ~

BUY BARRETT 416 BARRETT AMMO ONLINE PRODUCT INFORMATION & SPECS

Barretts match grade 416 ammunition is loaded with a 452 GR MTAC Cutting Edge Bullet which has a much higher ballistic coefficient than their previous bullet. This change combined with the consistency of Ruag brass and RWS primers allows a shooter to have sub MOA performance capable of hitting targets well beyond 2500 yards making it ideal for extreme long range shooting.

UPC 816715018601

Caliber 416 BARRETT

Bullet Type MTAC

Grain Weight 452 GRAIN

Casing BRASS

Muzzle Energy (FT LBS) 9065

Muzzle Velocity (FPS) 3005

Unit BX

Rounds Per Box 10

Boxes Per Case 8 Rounds 10 ROUNDS Grain Weight Ranges 329 AND GREATER Muzzle Energy Ranges 7999 AND GREATER

Lod posted on 2023-04-18 14:55:31   Reply   Private Reply

#9: Esso    To: Lod (#8)

...sub MOA performance capable of hitting targets well beyond 2500 yards...

2,500 yard = 2.286 kilometer = 1.420 mile

Esso posted on 2023-04-18 15:22:27   Reply   Private Reply

#10: StraitGate    To: Lod (#8)

EVERYTHING's bigger in Texas!

StraitGate posted on 2023-04-18 15:31:11   Reply   Private Reply

#11: Lod    To: Esso, StraitGate, shooters (#9)

Flatter, further, faster was the Barrett's motto when they developed their .416 in response to California's banning of the .50cal. They also stopped servicing the .50s owned by LEO departments in the state.

Lod posted on 2023-04-18 18:35:55   Reply   Private Reply

#12: TommyTheMadArtist    To: Esso (#0)

Yeah no. Unless I was hunting a Tyrannosaurus, it has no use being in my arsenal. Then again… While I am a pretty big guy, that thing would probably wreck my shoulder after the second shot. Props to that guy for sure.

Benching 400lbs is no small feat either.

Most I was ever able to was 325.

Anyway, neat toy. Not sure what practical use I would have other than maybe part of a booby trap or some kind of automated turret that could be fed like a cannon. Because that is more or less what you are looking at with this thing. A small cannon.

TommyTheMadArtist posted on 2023-04-19 00:25:52   Reply   Private Reply

#13: Esso    To: Lod (#11)

Flatter, further, faster was the Barrett's motto when they developed their .416 in response to California's banning of the .50cal.

I remembered that.

They also stopped servicing the .50s owned by LEO departments in the state.

Thanks for the refresher. I'd forgotten about that.

Esso posted on 2023-04-19 07:18:03   Reply   Private Reply

#14: Lod    To: Esso, SG, Tommy, all (#13)

informative .416 video - enjoy

Lod posted on 2023-04-19 13:47:51   Reply   Private Reply

#15: StraitGate    To: Lod (#14)

Excellent! Thanks for posting that.

StraitGate posted on 2023-04-19 16:12:31   Reply   Private Reply

#16: BTP Holdings    To: Lod (#11)

Flatter, further, faster was the Barrett's motto when they developed their .416 in response to California's banning of the .50cal. They also stopped servicing the .50s owned by LEO departments in the state.

Barrett knows how to stick it to them. ;)

BTP Holdings posted on 2023-04-21 16:43:18   Reply   Private Reply