416 barret/50 cal

[canuck]

Ok, this might be a stupid question but:

I was told the 416 barret is the most accurate long range cartridge bar none. I was also told by this same individual that because it is so accurate it is not even allowed in 1000 yard shoots. This sounds like complete nonsense to me but is this true?

 

[Cheechako]

'Most accurate' is a matter of opinion.

Benchrest rules limit rifles to 40 caliber or under so you won't see the 416 Barrett there.

So, bottom line - it is nonsense.

Ray

 

[mudman]

I think the reason its not allowed is the fact that if a bullet gets out of the range somehow it has enough energy to go a long ways and hurt or kill someone. Our local range does not allow them for any reason. But I sure would like to have one! They are incredibly accurate.

 

[number40Fan]

^^ Any bullet for that matter if shot incorrectly has the potential to go a long way and hurt/kill someone. Sorry, mudman, but statements like these tend to hurt our sport of shooting the BMG.

 

[Cheechako]

David

Most ranges in the Western states that hold 1000 yard Benchrest matches also have regularly scheduled 50 BMG matches, so that is not the reason. Rules are written to set limits on the rifles and cartridges that can be used and the 40 caliber maximum was in place long before the 416 Barrett was conceived.

Ray

 

[Dans40X]

The 408CT was supposed to be incredibly accurate.
I believe the 416 will fall by the way side also.

I'll keep shooting the BMG's.