The slow-motion clip garnered greater than 31 million views on X.
Elon Musk on Saturday showcased his capturing abilities as he “hip-fired” a number of rounds from a rifle. The tech billionaire uploaded a video of him firing the gun on his social media platform X, previously Twitter. Mr Musk is seen standing on a grassy land with the Barrett 50 cal rifle positioned close to his waist and pulling the set off a number of occasions.
“Hip-firing my Barrett 50 cal,” the textual content connected to the video learn.
Hip-firing my Barrett 50 cal pic.twitter.com/OkNnjWid0r
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 30, 2023
The slow-motion clip garnered greater than 31 million views on the platform and drew many reactions.
“That fifty cal is cool, however you could come expertise some 4 bore recoil! I would like to have you ever out right here in Kentucky!” a consumer wrote.
@elonmusk That fifty cal is cool, however you could come expertise some 4 bore recoil! I would like to have you ever out right here in Kentucky!
— Kentucky Ballistics (@kyballistics) September 30, 2023
One other jokingly requested, “How will Zuck copy this?”
How will Zuck copy this?
— Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) September 30, 2023
This consumer known as Mr Musk “one of the best billionaire on the market”.
That is ???? one of the best billionaire on the market
— Jay ???? (@gq5_jw) September 30, 2023
“I do not care about all of your cash, however I actually want I had entry to all your toys!” a remark learn.
I do not care about all of your cash, however I actually want I had entry to all your toys! ????
— Belinda (@Cobeekat) September 30, 2023
This individual selected to supply some data on the rifle. “The “50 Cal” within the title refers back to the caliber of the rifle, which is .50 inches (12.7mm). The Barrett .50 Caliber is chambered to fireplace the .50 BMG (Browning Machine Gun) cartridge, probably the most highly effective rifle cartridges accessible for civilian use. It’s identified for its vital stopping energy and long-range accuracy,” the remark learn.
The “50 Cal” within the title refers back to the caliber of the rifle, which is .50 inches (12.7mm). The Barrett .50 Caliber is chambered to fireplace the .50 BMG (Browning Machine Gun) cartridge, probably the most highly effective rifle cartridges accessible for civilian use. It’s identified for its…
— Namer (@cybertrove) September 30, 2023
Nicely, this was not the primary time Elon Musk flaunted his weapons assortment. Final 12 months in November, the Twitter boss confirmed his bedside desk the place he had stored a pistol and some smooth drink cans.
My bedside desk pic.twitter.com/sIdRYJcLTK
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 28, 2022
On Friday, Elon Musk shared a video on X from his go to to the southern border of the US state of Texas which it shares with Mexico. He was seen sporting a cowboy hat and aviator sun shades as he went round talking with officers and “eyeball the scenario to get the actual story”.
