FNH Ballista .338LM Price Match $6,445

[Prudii]

FN 3703003380 Ballista 338 Lapua Tactical 26

IB4 bad deal. This is actually a really good price on this thing. $500 cheaper than any other retailer I can find online right now and $1000 cheaper than I could find 6 months ago.

 

[Podmonkey]

That's approching the price of a Barrett .50!

 

[meketrefe]

The problem with FN is if you need something from them.
If you are military or LEO they will suck d!ck but if you are a civilian embrace for the long waits and horrible customer service.
Aftermarket is also a problem of if you need anything.
So based in my previous experiences with them I would have to pass no matter how good the rifle is.

 

[SomeSoldier]

Nice rifle.

 

[Eddie Gunks]

The problem with FN is if you need something from them.
If you are military or LEO they will suck d!ck but if you are a civilian embrace for the long waits and horrible customer service.
Aftermarket is also a problem of if you need anything.
So based in my previous experiences with them I would have to pass no matter how good the rifle is.

Yep. I agree.

I was squaded with the FN pro team several times. I made friends with a bunch of the guys.

I told em it was hood that their shit worked so well cause their CS sucks cock.

They got me spare parts i wanted.

FWIW I have over 21,000 semi auto rounds through my scar 16........never a single issue.

 

[GuyMontag]

Nice rifle, but why would anyone here in the US ever pick the FN over an AI?

It's not like the FN is an "economical" build to begin with, so what's an extra grand for the AI.

 

[meketrefe]

I don't mean to question peoples wishes and desires but I was thinking the same.
Perhaps I am too practical but with platforms out there that cost less that are proven in the battlefield and all sort of conditions.
Chris Kyle used a Remington 700 with the McMillan setup and the stock trigger adjusted to his liking.
I don't think the best sniper in American history that could use any rifle he wanted would have any doubts that
he had only the best equipment and very effective for the job at hand.
Again, maybe is me. I am all for innovation but let the others use it first and give us proof it is actually any better.

The FN service for civilian customers is a real problem so I would not take that lightly.

 

[GuyMontag]

meketrefe, Remington actions and McMillan stocks are practically civil war relics!

It's pretty common knowledge that unless you've got a custom action and a chassis, you'll never be a Super Sniper!!

 

[meketrefe]

meketrefe, Remington actions and McMillan stocks are practically civil war relics!

It's pretty common knowledge that unless you've got a custom action and a chassis, you'll never be a Super Sniper!!

I thought they went back as far as the conquistadores in the XV century? lol

 

[meketrefe]

Seriously, even after all the hype of modular and more modern tacticool systems, there are some advantages of proven warm chasis vs a cold ones.