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Offline 66bigblock

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Is this proof we are winning?
« on: January 28, 2014, 10:52:41 AM »
Barrett .50 cals on the shelf at scheels today!

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I carry a gun because a cop is too heavy.  I carry a lot of ammo because I cant run very fast.

Offline landon410

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Re: Is this proof we are winning?
« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2014, 11:01:07 AM »
Those have been there for awhile, I can't imagine the market is very large for those, but it would be awesome to own just to own, or just shoot once or twice, coyotes maybe?

there is a huge 50 bmg bolt action target gun for sale at cabelas, its the biggest gun I've ever seen

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Re: Is this proof we are winning?
« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2014, 01:15:31 PM »
Scheels in Lincoln is weird about the stuff they do and don't stock.  Try finding a holster there for anything other than a Glock or 1911, even though they carry plenty of other brands.

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Re: Is this proof we are winning?
« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2014, 01:24:02 PM »
not pimping for sheels, just saying two years ago no way in heck they would have had one in stock for fear of the public/media outcry.  "Who needs this weapon for hunting!?!  Might as well have Sherman tanks on the showroom floor!"

I remember 4-5 years ago they wouldnt even stock "black" shotguns since corporate felt they were too "aggressive" and would only stock remington / mossberg shotguns in camo. :(



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I carry a gun because a cop is too heavy.  I carry a lot of ammo because I cant run very fast.

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Re: Is this proof we are winning?
« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2014, 01:37:41 PM »
Oh, I agree.  I'm glad they have them.  Just seems odd, although I guess they're probably effective at drawing people into the store.  Heck, I plan to go take a look.

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Re: Is this proof we are winning?
« Reply #5 on: January 28, 2014, 02:06:07 PM »
maybe they should carry ar uppers in 50bmg
those are only like $1,500

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Re: Is this proof we are winning?
« Reply #6 on: January 28, 2014, 04:06:10 PM »
maybe they should carry ar uppers in 50bmg
those are only like $1,500

I agree. 

Is there any dedicated range in NE where you could shoot one at distance? 

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Re: Is this proof we are winning?
« Reply #7 on: January 28, 2014, 04:07:49 PM »
Alliance - you can get out to at least 1,000 yards there.

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Re: Is this proof we are winning?
« Reply #8 on: January 28, 2014, 04:15:45 PM »
  "Who needs this weapon for hunting!?!  Might as well have Sherman tanks on the showroom floor!"


Man that would be AWESOME!  Shermans, and Pattons, and Pershings, oh my!

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Re: Is this proof we are winning?
« Reply #9 on: January 28, 2014, 05:25:05 PM »
it would be awesome to own just to own, or just shoot once or twice, coyotes maybe?


Might be one hellava fundraising tool?...  8)