Regarding bolt head/barrel match marking, Barrett MRAD/Bolt Armor Course, Don Cook recommends engraving matching marks/numbers in non-bearing locations to prevent mixing bolt head and barrels. The four digit codes on the bolt head and barrels appear to be day/month codes of when manufactured. They are matched for head space during assembly, but not finally match coded....up to user. Can't believe Barrett will continue this potential problem for military. Can't see grunt engraving his bolt head/barrel, but sure can see him mixing the components when downrange. It's an issue waiting to happen. Anyone viewed the components in the Deployment kit for match coding??? Can't believe military development team would have missed this.
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The "New" Barrett MRAD Thread!!!!!!
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Yea I picked up the bag rider fits fine, still waiting on the vertical adjustable recoil unit. Asked Barrett if I could buy one from the MK22 to modified it to fit my rifle , there supposed to come out with one to fit the older rifles possibly he said.
So through a fortuitous accident I was able to find a great deal on an MRAD. Basically, a new .308, 17" MRAD for $3500.
I'm going to reload for it but was planning on trying factory ammo as well. Has anyone had success with FGMM 168 or 175s? Its been a while since I've shot factory .308 but is that still the "go-to"?
Excited to join the cult.
I'm going to reload for it but was planning on trying factory ammo as well. Has anyone had success with FGMM 168 or 175s? Its been a while since I've shot factory .308 but is that still the "go-to"?
Excited to join the cult.
300PRC 26" 1:8 is offered......at 25% off = $1173.75....I have received it. No 6.5PRC, but there is a Barrel Maker Kit at $425 in Barrett Store.
All kits include:
1. Barrel Extension
2. Bolt
3. Barrel Extension Jam Nut
4. Ejector Roll Pin
5. Ejector Spring
6. Ejector
7. Extractor
8. Ejector Spring
9. Instruction Card
Saw some pics on the army sniper association Instagram page with the mk22.
Thought I would share for those that don't look on there.
Thought I would share for those that don't look on there.
Has anybody tried these? Kind of worried about the 1:8 twist as I’m planning on running factory hornady 225 ELD-M ammo.
I shoot that round all the time out of A 1:8 26” 300 prc proof desert tech barrel and its amazing.
USSOCOM Barrett MRAD MK22 comes with a "lowly" Harris S series bipod for use with 308W, 300/338NM. SOCOM could have selected any bipod they deemed best. I've used Harris and Atlas bipods and Accu-Shot rear monopod on every MRAD caliber available, except 260Rem...went with 6.5CM instead, without any issues. Although, I shoot markedly better off my pack or various bags, especially with ears....enhanced stability. Bipods are prone to skittering on concrete, wood surfaces. I find better sliding recoil management on pack/bag. YMMV.
I was in EuroOptic today and Don Jr was there. He bought a Mark 22 with his dad's ranking as the serial number.
The MK22 FixItStick kit including the 140in-lb limiter is available on Barrett site Store for "only"$299.
Just received my MK22 Deployment Kit. Was glad to find the FixItStick kit included rather than the original click torque wrench. (I heard it was a Snap-On.) Very happy with MK22 out of the box.Kevin Owens on the USSOCOM MK22 MRAD selection team has stated that there is no accuracy difference between heavy and fluted....only a slight weight savings and possibly faster cooling from fluted.
Anyone have a picture they can post of the Instruction Sheet for the Barrel Makers Kit????
Guess you aren't going to be clearing structures with it??? MRAD is for place shooting, not a lightweight mountain packing rifle. So get the longer barrel and take advantage of all the muzzle velocity available. SOCOM chose 27" for 338NM; 26" for 300NM; and, 20" for 308W, as a training caliber they can use at any range facility, and for shorter range applications. I always prefer longer barrels.......chose the 26" in 338LM for that reasoning. No regrets. A little barrel heavy, but off a pack/bag/bipod no issue.
Are you possible confusing "long/short breach" with "small/large diameter breach". Very early MRADS (maybe <1100 S/N...slab sided receiver in front of mag well area)) had large diameter breach requiring cross slotting of the barrel extension for clamp bolt clearance. All newer s/n are small breach without cross slotted extensions. Those very early large diameter bolts need a breach conversion kit to use all later small breach barrels. Otherwise, if newer s/n. caliber conversion kit includes barrel, bolt head and one correct magazine. ...all you need.....except 140in-lb torque wrench/limiter. There are four families of mags......A, B, C, and now D. 6.5CM (as well as 308W, 260REM) is C; 338LM - A; 7MM REM -B; 300/338NM - D. Forget what 300WM - A...as I recall .
Looks like your Deployment Kit may feature the "click style" torque wrench...in th Multi-Cam pouch? Just received mine,and was pleased that it included the updated FixItSticks Kit. My torque kit is FDE zippered about the size of my palm. My caliber conversion barrels had the bolt heads loose and embedded into the foam at the end of the barrel slots. Barrett needs to work with a knowledgeable Package Developer. Doubt they did any vibration or drop testing. Although UPS is a great destructor, they are nothing compared to a young Marine down range. Fortunately, Barrett MK22 now stamps the caliber on both the bolt head and, of course, the barrel, so they were easily re-matched. Not so on civy models.
It's only $16770......and I got a "free" Hensoldt Spotter 60 rebate with it. Both spotter and Deployment did ship for free.
SOCOM says the Harris S-series is good enough for down range.....Hey guys you may want to look at this bipod. I know it’s pricy but works great..
REVOLUTION BIPOD Standard Steel Model - Elite Iron
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There is a lot of differences between 300WM and 300PRC. Hornady designed the 300PRC to address shortcomings/limitations in other existing 300 cartridges.
30 caliber can works for 300WM and 300PRC. USSOCOM actually uses a 338 can for both their MK22 cartridges 300/338NM....and the 308WIN. Uncle Sugar says, "One size fits all is good enough nfor young Jarheads down range."
Hornady .300 PRC (left) and .300 Win. Mag.
One disadvantage of 300WM is the belted case and head spacing on the rim. PRC shoulder head space is more consistent. Also, throat on WM is 0.315 versus 0.3088 on PRC....resulting in PRC presenting bullet to rifling much more consistently for improved consistency....Consistency is King in long range shooting.One of 300WM biggest disadvantage is a quite short 0.72-inch “head height,” which is the distance between the front of the case mouth and the cartridge’s SAAMI maximum overall length. Ammo factories must load to this standardized maximum, which prevents factory ammo from being loaded with long, super-sleek bullets with the very fine, gradual entry that so benefits extreme-range aerodynamics. In contrast, the .300 PRC is engineered with the latest cutting-edge cartridge design principles, and features a 1.12-inch head height, enabling the use of very long, low-drag projectiles without intruding inside the case. (You’ll find this is a common thread throughout most of the following comparisons.) As an aside, custom rifle makers have been circumventing the head-height issue with the .300 Win. Mag. by chambering it in true magnum-length actions that allow handloaders to seat long bullets at optimum lengths. However, these rifles require handloading to realize full potential. That’s not to say that the .300 Win. Mag. is not a superb hunting cartridge. It is, and the ready availability of a vast spectrum of various loads and rifles makes gives it outstanding versatility. WM takes a Long action; PRC requires a Magnum action........MRAD accepts all due to large mag well and common overall mag size.
.300 Norma Magnum vs. Hornady .300 PRC
Now this one is interesting. In many ways, it does what the .300 PRC does, and does it even better. It’s optimized for use with very long, sleek bullets, and pushes them significantly faster than the PRC does. Yep, it’s spec’d with a plentiful head height, too. 300Norma has more taper which makes feeding and bullet presentation to rifling more inconsistent. Where this cartridge goes wrong is in the size of the case. It’s a necked-down .338 Norma, and although it blasts those bullets out with wicked speed, the cavernous capacity of that gargantuan case is too much of a good thing. It’s not efficient at all, meaning it burns copious quantities of propellant. There have been reports that is some loadings with steep down angle scenarios, the 300NM shifts powder forward leaving void at primer with inconsistent ignition and muzzle velocity/accuracy issues. SOCOM must have resolved this because new MK22 features the 300NM as one of the calibers in kit. NM has lots of recoil and muzzle blast. Worse, barrel life is short. ELR guys like to shoot, so poor barrel life is a significant problem. Also, the .300 Norma requires a really big action. It’s too much cartridge to fit inside most standard-size magnum bolt guns, and even if shoehorned in, you can only squeeze a couple of cartridges into the magazine. All things considered, the .300 PRC is a much more polite, civilized cartridge that is durned near as capable and offers far greater efficiency. And, that, folks, is why Hornady designed the 300PRC.
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FYI, this bore guide is included in the MRAD MK22 Deployment Kit....actually two....one for 308W and 300NM; one for both the 338NM. Now available on Barrett Store. P/N 15041 = .30 cal; P/N 32390 = 338 cal. $65.00 each.
MRAD Barrel Builder Kit at $425 is available on Barrett Store.....spin 'em if ya want 'em. Kit includes barrel extension, bolt head, extractor, ejector, etc....and an instruction card for the barrel maker/gunsmith. All to be added is the barrel of choice. Buy Maker Kit to fit desired caliber cartridge diameter to get correct bolt diameter.
When inserting barrel into MRAD, rotate the barrel to the left during torque sequence...it's a RH twist.....similar to pushing scope mount forward against picatinny rail when mounting scope to resist recoil. Rotating the barrel will reduce/eliminate shift. Consistency is King when shooting long range.
The case insert is specifically designed that way so the scope is "hanging/suspended" for no impact.
My deployment kit was the first shipped to EuroOptic, it didn't included the FixIt Sticks tool kit. I'd like to get that set with the 140 inch lb torque limiter or the limiter alone as I have 'The Works' kit from Fixit. Fixit is not selling the limiter by itself yet.
The Federal 168 GMM shoot great out of my 22", it loves the M118LR 175 when you can find them.
I need a soft case for my MRAD, does anyone have pics of the soft case that comes with the Mk22 Deployment kit? Is the MRAD soft case available on the Barrett website the same one that is available with the Mk22?
Here is a pic of the soft case in the deployment kit.
It is listed as an Armageddon Gear case. I’m not sure if it’s the same one on the Barrett site. Someone else may know that answer. Hope this helps.
It is listed as an Armageddon Gear case. I’m not sure if it’s the same one on the Barrett site. Someone else may know that answer. Hope this helps.
It's like the M2010 Case. But has outside pouches. Hit up Armageddon Gear or EuroOptic to see if they can get you one....
If memory serves me correctly, I believe I saw on another thread that @BuLLet has one of the kits. I don't- I pulled that pic from the Eurooptic website. Perhaps he can get you some more info.
Barrett Customer Service just confirmed that the MRAD Soft Case sold on the Barrett webstore is not the same soft case provided with the military deployment kit. They did say that the military case was made by Armageddon Gear.
For those who have been shooting small rifle primer rounds. Have you noticed any primer flow from the firing pin? Is the firing pin "small" or "large"?
Looks like its the one
M2010 Precision Rifle Case (USGI) - Armageddon Gear
the armageddon gear m2010 precision rifle case is the official rifle case of the us army’s m2010 sniper weapon system. the m2010 precision rifle case accepts weapons and equipment up to 50 inches in length.
www.armageddongear.com
I'll be purchasing an MRAD in the future and wanted to get an idea of lead time so I contacted Barrett customer service. I received an interesting reply that included information about the release of the M-LOK version.
" We currently don’t make a folding stock 300 PRC MRAD in OD Green. MRAD folding stock colors for commercial retailers are Tungsten Grey, FDE, and Black. However when the M-LOK MRADs come out there is a OD green option. The part number is 18966. Once released typical wait times are 4 to 6 weeks."
" There are hopes to release it this fall. We are using up all of the older style receivers first before we release the new product."
Thought it might be of interest to some here.
" We currently don’t make a folding stock 300 PRC MRAD in OD Green. MRAD folding stock colors for commercial retailers are Tungsten Grey, FDE, and Black. However when the M-LOK MRADs come out there is a OD green option. The part number is 18966. Once released typical wait times are 4 to 6 weeks."
" There are hopes to release it this fall. We are using up all of the older style receivers first before we release the new product."
Thought it might be of interest to some here.
Nice but you can get one from eurooptic a quick as you can pay for it and the time it takes to ship. Just not in green. Looking forward to seeing a green platform.
Looking for advice ...
I have MRAD barrel kits in 6.5 Creedmoor, 300 WinMag, and 338 Lapua. I love them all and shoot them regularly. The 6.5-CM is lights-out to 1,000 yards. The 300-WM gave me my first 1-mile bucket list shot a few months ago. The 338-L is a beast, but so much fun to shoot at our 1,800-yard local range, although I'm still learning to "tame that beast".
Here's my question ... If I decide I have the scratch to buy one more barrel conversion kit, which one should it be, and why?
I have MRAD barrel kits in 6.5 Creedmoor, 300 WinMag, and 338 Lapua. I love them all and shoot them regularly. The 6.5-CM is lights-out to 1,000 yards. The 300-WM gave me my first 1-mile bucket list shot a few months ago. The 338-L is a beast, but so much fun to shoot at our 1,800-yard local range, although I'm still learning to "tame that beast".
Here's my question ... If I decide I have the scratch to buy one more barrel conversion kit, which one should it be, and why?
Seems like you have the bases well covered. Perhaps adding a 308 barrel for slightly cheaper plinking and shooting Subsonic if you ever want to.
You know you're old ... when you take your 338-Lapua MRAD to the range, and experience enough recoil-induced joint cracks ... that you phone your Chiropractor on the way home and cancel your afternoon appointment.Rustyinbend.....SHHHH....don't tell the whipper snappers what gettin' old is like. Let 'em find themselves....like we've had to. It's not the anticipated party, but it still beats the other alternative.......to date.
Awesome. Was hoping there would be MLOK versions without fixed stocks on the way.
Hey all, I have a used MRAD and case with a smattering of tools and kit bags that are missing certain items that I am trying to complete. Besides trying to score the 140 limiter like many, I am trying to track down WHICH model number the snap on torque wrench was / is. If anyone has the model number could you please paste it in reply?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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MY ASR kit has these color coded markings with bolts and barrels.... oh wait... is this the Barrett thread? Sorry I belong in the AI thread. I’ll just excuse myself...
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