This rifle weighs in between 80-120lbs. The rounds average 40 dollars a piece. Said round produces around 32000 ft lbs of energy.

I have no clue what I would do with one, but I freaking want one.

Man looks painful. Just in case a T-Rex rolls by, you should be ok with that.

Man looks painful. Just in case a T-Rex rolls by, you should be ok with that.

That's the best I can think of as far as hunting goes. Either that or shoot whales with it. Maybe lob shells at passing animals 10 miles away. Kind of like an artillery piece.

JD Jones designed the gun to prove a point about 2nd amendment rights. There is no practical application for the gun. 

JD Jones designed the gun to prove a point about 2nd amendment rights. There is no practical application for the gun.

I'm just curious as to what the "sporting use" exception he received is for. I definitely understand lack of a practical application for it. Heavens knows I can't think of one.

I'm just curious as to what the "sporting use" exception he received is for. I definitely understand lack of a practical application for it. Heavens knows I can't think of one.

 

 

I heard he received the sporting exemption from the ATF based on the limited production of the weapon, the weight of the gun, around 100lbs, and the cost associated with operating the gun.   It was determined to be a range queen for enthusiast.

I heard he received the sporting exemption from the ATF based on the limited production of the weapon, the weight of the gun, around 100lbs, and the cost associated with operating the gun.   It was determined to be a range queen for enthusiast.

Well that makes sense. Thanks for the info.