When I read a so-called testimonial where an alleged SOF type talks about shooting 7.62 ammo in a 5.56 I smell bullshit and it smacks of someone writing their own reviews.
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When I read a so-called testimonial where an alleged SOF type talks about shooting 7.62 ammo in a 5.56 I smell bullshit and it smacks of someone writing their own reviews.
I thought that too, seems the company has built some 7.62 guns. They were touting a release to the public that hasnt happened. So from what I gather the guy took some sort of prototype "over there". You can see it in the pics vs the other guy with a standard carbine, especially the picture where the guys are standing in front of what looks to be Tommy Chong/Willie Nelson's pot garden.
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The bolt thing? Yeah, its not to spec.
The SF thing? I saw 6 barnes rifles saturday at the Tigerswan match on saturday (i was in the competition squad), some of them were team guys rifles, some idk. Im pretty sure the owner is a former 3rd group guy who dedicated the match to the KIA CWO from 3rd group in the rifle testimonial, and this weekends match is dedicated to. You can check out tarheel 3guns site or FB and go shoot,you might get to see one of these rifles up close.
Before saturday, this company didnt exist in my world, but I do think they have a great handguard, they do shoot soft on FA, and I dont think the SOF poser witch hunt is warranted in this case.
sent from mah gun,using my sights
Please re-read what I posted. Then read this statement from their own website.
I hope this email finds you and yours well. I see your taking your show on the road to the Shot Show. I'm sure you'll be well received and I would like to do my part to help promote your excellent equipment. I've been carrying your rifle around Afghanistan for the last 6 months and it's done great. Never a malfunction and very accurate. I'm finishing off the the third can of military issue 118LR so since new the rifle has over a thousand rounds through it without a malfunction. It still holds minute of angle when I put a 10x scope on it and can do failure drills and fast engagements when I have my ELCAN on it. Thanks again for everything,
name withheld
When they post a testimonial on their OWN WEBSITE in which Mr. Name Withheld claims to use their weapon in Afghanistan and he is shooting 118LR ammo which to the best of my knowledge is 7.62 ammo my spider sense tingles. So either the testimonial was faked or someone doesn't know what they are talking about. I don't care what group was shooting their stuff or what claim to fame is being made.
Apparently you aren't aware of all the companies who have been outed for using shills to advance their products. It's been discovered here several times.
If it were me I would sell that POS, admit I had made a mistake, suck it up and get something quality made.
But that's just me.
Barnes does have some prototype 7.62 rifles being fielded/tested by some guys overseas which aren't available for sale to the public or mentioned on their site. He also has some 300blk uppers out in the marketplace that you wont see on his website.
Barnes Precision Machine started out as a machine shop and continues to be. They're known for the high quality work on the non firearm side as well as the firearm side. I know he also produces parts for some other companies in the firearms market though I can't confirm who. His handguard design is one of the most solid designs in the market.
Barnes does build a good rifle and care about his products. He puts a lot of time into QC which is anybody honestly don't believe the claim about him sending out a receiver that was out of spec. There are quite a few of his rifles seeing some high round counts from good shooters here in the Carolinas. Spend a little time at any local matches to see them. He builds an accurate rifle as well. He's currently using Montana Rifle blanks and in the past has used Mike Rock blanks.
zk556x45 gave his honest experience on their products and is as straight up a guy as you will ever meet. He is not a company shill and was only giving his honest experience as a guy who actually owns a BPM and shoots it.
I have no affiliation with BPM, however I have toured the factory, shot their rifles, and I their BCG in one of my rifles.
I'm still very confused as to why their is any endorsement of this company after seeing what they are using for a bolt and then hearing about one breaking sub-5000 rounds. This thread alone is enough for me to stay away for life.
So perhaps they make accurate rifles but at their price point a BCM SS410 would be pretty darned accurate too, and a BCM bolt won't be shedding lugs at 4,000 rounds.
So we've come to the conclusion that "BPM" is not as bad as DPMS or Olympic Arms but what's the benefit to spending well over a grand on one of these when you can get a BCD for the same, or less? (Bravo, Colt, or DD)
Not trying to bash but it seems like this company falls into the same ol' same ol' if you know what I mean...
One. One bolt apparently shed a lug. It could be a material defect. It could be the firing schedule. It could be just one of those things that happens.....like Colt bolts breaking around 5k on 6920 range guns. I'm not going to condemn a company, one that other knowledgeable and respected members of this forum are saying good things about, over a "sample of one" and a slightly suspect review.
I'm curious why people think the guy talking about shooting 118LR is so suspicious.....considering the pictures are showing a 7.62 gun and someone else mentioned the company makes(made/testing?) 7.62 guns?