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Tongo
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posted 10 May 2002 15:33
Hello,

I have a chance to purchase a A-Square built Hannibal rifle in .577 T-Rex. I am a little concerned with the recoil issue. I own a .458 Lott and a Barrett M99 .50 BMG. Any advice.


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Andrew

 
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RIP
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posted 10 May 2002 16:27Hide Post
Tongo,
Have you watched the videos of "The Champions" firing the T. rex on Saeed's Video/Humor page? Grin and bear it.

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BER007
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posted 11 May 2002 09:31Hide Post
Tongo,

Energy of the .577 T-Rex is closer to .50 BMG than .458 Lott. But don't forget one thing on you Barrett you have a huge muzzle break on your A-Square any.

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Saeed
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posted 10 May 2002 22:26Hide Post
Tongo,

Welcome to the forum.

There is really no comparison between the recoil generated by these two rifle.

And despite what Art Alpin says, the 577 has a vicious kick.

I have fired it twice with max loads, and I honestly have no wish to shoot it again.

I am quite happy to develop loads for rifles like the 460 Weatherby, and shoot them off the bench. They do have quite a bit of recoil, but nothing compared with the 577 T.Rex.

Have a look at this video.

http://www.accuratereloading.com/wilvid.mpg

I think you should go ahead and get this rifle. You will have lots of fun with itD

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Overkill
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posted 10 May 2002 22:56Hide Post
Saeed,

What load was it in the film? was it a 750 grain bullet? at what velocity?

 
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<Mitch>
posted 10 May 2002 23:49
Ditto what Saeed said. The 577 T.Rex is a cartridge that requires a muzzle brake. If the rifle is built to weigh less than 16 LBS IMHO. If the t.rex you are interested in does not have a muzzle brake even the recoil of your Barrett will pale in comparison since the Barrett has a huge brake and weighs about twice as much as the T.Rex.

[This message has been edited by Mitch (edited 05-10-2002).]

 
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Saeed
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posted 11 May 2002 00:06Hide Post
Overkill,

The loads you see being enjoyed by our friends on the videos has a velocity of about 2580 fps with a 750 grain bullet.

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calahans
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posted 28 November 2005 08:25Hide Post
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Originally posted by RIP:
Tongo,
Have you watched the videos of "The Champions" firing the T. rex on Saeed's Video/Humor page? Grin and bear it.

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BiggestGun
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posted 30 November 2005 09:13Hide Post
Tongo
The Rex is a fine cartridge when loaded down to 2100 fps. Shooting full house loads is just for exhibition. The A-Square gun is good but you can build a better gun. Come by to see what is possible. You are also invited to fire mine. If you can shoot the A-Square gun it would make a good comparison. Marshall Jones


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