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Old 01-24-2012, 11:42 PM
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Wow! What do you use this for? Juicing elephants?
The Guys from Knight Rifles Shoot the .950 JDJ, Extended Version - YouTube
 
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Old 01-25-2012, 06:08 AM
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You use it to stop enemy tanks!!

For your viewing pleasure. . . The .577 T-Rex.
(I don't like the music, but the visuals are really good!)

Meet the Tyrannosaurus Rex uses rifle caliber producing greatest known observed recoil! - YouTube
 
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Old 01-25-2012, 08:11 AM
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The only problem with these two rifles is............no one wants to take a 2nd consecutive shot!
 
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Dan,

I wouldn't mind 'strapping on' that T-Rex for a ride.

One thing I noticed. . . not one of those 'shooters' leaned into it.
Most had the buttplate on their bicep, too!
 
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Old 01-25-2012, 03:31 PM
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In 2000 I bought an Armalite rifle chambered in the 50BMG. In the box was packed ear plugs and a couple of aspirins. I still think the aspirin deal is funny. Because of the compensator the kick to the shoulder is like shooting a 12 gauge trap gun. It's the concussion from that large caliber that is the bitch. I once stood beside of it when my buddy let a round loose, I absolutely thought it tore my pants off. Since I like to practice good shooting technic, you put 30 rounds through this rifle with good cheek weld the jaw will get a little tender. Best,CB
 
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Originally Posted by Charlie Bravo
In 2000 I bought an Armalite rifle chambered in the 50BMG. In the box was packed ear plugs and a couple of aspirins. I still think the aspirin deal is funny. Because of the compensator the kick to the shoulder is like shooting a 12 gauge trap gun. It's the concussion from that large caliber that is the *****. I once stood beside of it when my buddy let a round loose, I absolutely thought it tore my pants off. Since I like to practice good shooting technic, you put 30 rounds through this rifle with good cheek weld the jaw will get a little tender. Best,CB

I can see packing earplugs in the box.
Putting aspirins in the box. . . . . now THAT is funny!!! (And a great sales and conversation piece!!)
 
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My Ruger .300 Win Mag makes my gums bleed after 10 rounds off the bench rest.........no thanks!
 
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Originally Posted by 00BlueOvalRanger
Dan,

I wouldn't mind 'strapping on' that T-Rex for a ride.

One thing I noticed. . . not one of those 'shooters' leaned into it.
Most had the buttplate on their bicep, too!
They did look like novice shooters didn't they?
 
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They're all ridiculous.....that's for sure......

ELEPHANT guns don't kick like that.....and past that, you're looking at something that isn't really a rifle.

In any event, if it has you pissing your pants and flinching.....it's way too much gun.

I'm curious.....What did the .577 T-Rex weigh?
 
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^^^
Not sure of the rifle's weight, Steve.
Guessing. . . . maybe 9 lbs. ??????? ***

I did find this on the T-Rex.

.577 Tyrannosaur - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

What amazes me is that is says that the T-Rex has the most 'free recoil' of any other rifle. 220 lbs of recoil into the shoulder.

I'm quite sure that it would 'rattle my teeth'!!!

***ETA: Just found an article on the 'net that says that the T-Rex weighs 13 lbs, built on the A-Square Rifle platform.
http://www.ehow.com/facts_5984547__5...ex-rifle_.html
 
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The T-Rex looks manageable, that .950 needs a whole heckuva lot more compensation, or a butt plate that is molded to the shape of most of your torso.

I once shot a box (5) 3" magnum 12-ga deer slugs wearing only a tank top, and I probably only weighed about 150 at the time. I felt it, even with good holding technique. Didn't feel the need to shoot more after that.

I'd love to see that .950 fired at night--bet that's a beautiful muzzle blast.

Jason
 
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I'd like to see what they're aiming that .950 at...

Looks like it could blast out the foundation from under my apartment...
 
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There was a pic and article floating around a while ago on a fifty caliber web site about a malfunction on a 50 BMG bolt rifle. It sent the bolt through the shooter's shoulder and then through a block wall. Best, CB
 
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I'd like a Barrett 50 cal. Its big enough IMO
 
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