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The "New" Barrett MRAD Thread!!!!!!
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I was just looking on the Barrett Store website and they list "MRAD barrel makers kits" available now!!!
Barrett Store - MRAD Barrel Makers Kit "C" 308 Family
MRAD Barrel Makers Kit "C" 308 Family
store.barrett.net
To late.. my MRAD is sold and an AXMC in its place in the safe...
But hey it only took them 2 years to release caliber conversions! Lol
But hey it only took them 2 years to release caliber conversions! Lol
Just bought my MRAD in 300-WM (24" Fluted) ... should have it in a few days. I have a (probably) stupid question, but I'm a MRAD "Newbie" so don't punish me too badly.
I want to also procure and shoot with a 6.5-CM barrel. I'm reading stuff about "short breach" and "long breach" ... with 300 and 338 apparently in the "long breach" category. My question is this (for you multi barrel MRAD mavens) ... With a 300-WM base configuration, is the barrel conversion kit (barrel, bolt-head, mag) all I need to shoot 6.5-CM, or do I need a new bolt (or something else) to go between 300-WM and 6.5-CM barrels?
I want to also procure and shoot with a 6.5-CM barrel. I'm reading stuff about "short breach" and "long breach" ... with 300 and 338 apparently in the "long breach" category. My question is this (for you multi barrel MRAD mavens) ... With a 300-WM base configuration, is the barrel conversion kit (barrel, bolt-head, mag) all I need to shoot 6.5-CM, or do I need a new bolt (or something else) to go between 300-WM and 6.5-CM barrels?
If you have a brand new MRAD (2nd gen) you just buy the barrel kit and that's it. I run 6.5,308,300NM,300PRC and 338LM with just the barrel kit. Easy switch!!
Thanks all ... I guess I'm good to start buying conversion kits. Now I just need to figure out which is the first one I spring for.
That said ... just the conversion kit costs more than my Tikka T3x. But you gotta pay to play ... right?
Yeah buddy! I sold one of my other rifles to get the 260 conversion haha. Also look for used on here as they can be had for a decent discount.
Big Daddy Unlimited has most of them for $75-$100 cheaper than EuroOptic or anywhere else. 6.5-CM Fluted is $1,261 ... not bad. Pondering the 6.5-CM Carbon Fiber version, but after buying the MRAD (300-WM), if I spent another $2,000 ... I think my wife would load one of my guns ... and shoot me in the ass with it. Gotta figure out something she wants, and work a trade.
Was able to take the MRAD out the end of this season and smack this pig. 209 yards with a 142SMK from copper creek. He was around 250-275lbs. Pic doesn't do him justice.
Not a bad game plan I hope it works out for you haha. I found a used one with 300 rounds through it for under 1K just fyi if you want to look a little before being shot in the ass.
Very little difference between the penalties for $1,000 vs. $2,000 ... so when I go, I'll go big ... and see if I can outrun her lousy aim. I want 6.5-CM and 338-LM ... so I need to figure out something she REALLY wants. I wonder if Patrick Stewart is available to take her on a date ...
Everywhere I've looked it's either "Out of Stock" or "Discontinued" ... very annoying. I want one too. Not a "Monopod" fan.
I made one from 7/8" aluminum round stock and these from Amazon
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I made it about 5" long and works great. I have the Barrett rider and I think my version it better. Not as pretty though. ??
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That’s outstanding. I’ll let you know how mine turns out.I made one from 7/8" aluminum round stock and these from Amazon
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I made it about 5" long and works great. I have the Barrett rider and I think my version it better. Not as pretty though. ??
Will you sell me your MRAD Bag Rider?I made one from 7/8" aluminum round stock and these from Amazon
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I made it about 5" long and works great. I have the Barrett rider and I think my version it better. Not as pretty though. ??
I feel sort of like that American actor guy that played the Indian that shed a single tear in longing to have an berrettt mrad but stands firm and declares that one day he to will own one unless he gets side tracked by yet another gun , But I will own one someday .
I had a (fairly unsympathetic) boss in the Marine Corps that used to say ... "Sympathy is in the dictionary between 'Shit' and 'Syphilis'".
Haha
I have 2!
Before you jump at one here's the negative about them. They are short (3") and wide (1-1/8"). I just ordered a new bag that has 1" space between the ears so it can rest on the bottom and not halfway down the ears. The shortness of the rider is ok if you are using a good Protektor style rear bag. I like to shoot with a bipod and small rear squishy bag. But as you know there are many opinions out there. ??
Just to be clear, what I'm looking for is the factory Barrett MRAD bag rider that everyone shows as "Out of Stock". Is that the one you're referring to?Haha
I have 2!
Before you jump at one here's the negative about them. They are short (3") and wide (1-1/8"). I just ordered a new bag that has 1" space between the ears so it can rest on the bottom and not halfway down the ears. The shortness of the rider is ok if you are using a good Protektor style rear bag. I like to shoot with a bipod and small rear squishy bag. But as you know there are many opinions out there. ??
So the core question is ... Will you sell me one? Happy to pay full retail ($75) and shipping let's say an even $100. You have two ... don't be greedy !!!
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Let me try the new bag out with the MRAD rider tomorrow and do some prone shooting with my small squeeze bag.
Let me try the new bag out with the MRAD rider tomorrow and do some prone shooting with my small squeeze bag.
Of course ... you got the gadget ... so you're in charge. Happy to take one off your hands if you decide you don't need it.
BTW ... I exclusively use a squeeze-bag, so the width and/or short form factor works fine for me.
Got my MRAD yesterday ... VERY exciting. One problem I need advice on. Where the heck can I get a bore guide to fit this beast? I've ordered the Dewey for the .338 Lapua barrel, but there's no .300 Win Mag option that I can find anywhere. What do you .300-WM users use for a bore guide? None of mine I use on other rifles are long enough.
I have several of those "universal" bolt action bore guides. The problem is that they're all too short to extend past the extended bolt chamber. They work fine on normal bolt action rifles, but don't extend out far enough to get to the end of the upper. How do you make this one work in the MRAD monolithic upper?
Just got a response from my inquiry to Barrett. They appear to have a "secret" version in 300 Win Mag available for me. Working the transaction now. GREAT customer service ... no doubt ... getting a response in an hour, at 6am on a Friday morning.
You are right about the service from Barrett, it is second to none. I spoke to Dillon this morning about a 300 NM conversion for my MRAD.
I picked up a gen 1 rifle, and a gen 2 barrel it needs cut for the tension bolts, barrett is doing it for free and sent me a prepaid shipping label.
My first experience owning a barrett but i’m hooked now you can’t beat the customer service.
My first experience owning a barrett but i’m hooked now you can’t beat the customer service.
No that’s basically it. The conversion comes with bolt head and magazine for new cartridge.
I can't find the Dewey bore guide, where did you get yours? Also, will it fit the small bolt or is it only for the original large diameter bolt?
Having an issue removing the stock muzzle brake on my new MRAD 300 Win Mag barrel ... photo below. I've removed many brakes on many rifles, but this one won't budge ... and I feel like I'm missing some nifty trick that one of you MRAD gurus might want to share. Any advice?
Left mine on. Might be rockset. If that’s the case try heat from a heat gun (not a hair dryer cause it won’t get hot enough). If that don’t work call Barrett and see what they recommend.
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