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JJ_BPK 07-21-2011 16:27

Thor Global Defence - Thor 408 ??
 
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Has anyone run into this weapon? Or the 408 round? or the company?

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I know that there are a couple companies trying to create alternatives to the 50 BMG and .338 laqua.

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http://www.thorgdg.com/products/weapons/thor-m408

Advantages:
  • Accuracy – Due to harmonics and a more stable shooting platform as well as an accurized assembly, the accuracy of the M408 is greatly enhanced. Guaranteed sub-MOA.
  • Recoil – The M408 model substantially reduces recoil, allowing for quicker follow up shots
  • Balance – Increased balance designed to work better with suppressor
  • Transport – Carry handle allows for convenient transport
  • Adjustable cheek piece
  • Enhanced machine process
  • KRIEGER barrel
  • Military model used worldwide by Special Forces units


koz 07-21-2011 18:11

Didn't Mark Wahlberg use one of these in "Shooter"?

Surgicalcric 07-21-2011 18:26

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Originally Posted by koz (Post 405032)
Didn't Mark Wahlberg use one of these in "Shooter"?

It was a Cheytac .408 that was used in Shooter. ;)

JJ_BPK 07-21-2011 18:29

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Originally Posted by Surgicalcric (Post 405036)
It was a Cheytac .408 that was used in Shooter. ;)



The Thor also fire the 408 Cheytac..

Surgicalcric 07-21-2011 18:36

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Originally Posted by JJ_BPK (Post 405037)
The Thor also fire the 408 Cheytac..

I was simply pointing out that the rifle actually used in the movie was the Cheytac and not the TGD version chambered for .408.

Crip

koz 07-21-2011 19:42

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Originally Posted by Surgicalcric (Post 405036)
It was a Cheytac .408 that was used in Shooter. ;)

Oh - I guess the changed firing pin got me confused... :D

Surgicalcric 07-22-2011 01:28

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Originally Posted by koz (Post 405059)
Oh - I guess the changed firing pin got me confused... :D

I hear the FP switch has been troublesome for others as well. ;)

Crip


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