Barrett M107a1 M82

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The Barrett M82, standardized by the US Military as the M107, is a recoil-operated, semi-automatic sniper rifle developed by the American Barrett Firearms Manufacturing company. It is used by many units and armies around the world. Despite its designation as an anti-materiel rifle, it is used by some armed forces as an anti-personnel sniper rifle. It is also called the Light Fifty for its .50 BMG (12.7×99mm NATO) chambering and significantly lighter weight compared to previous applications. The weapon is found in two variants, the original M82A1 (and A3) and the bullpup M82A2. The M82A2 is no longer manufactured, though the XM500 can be seen as its successor.

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Specifications
Weight M82A1:

  • 29.7 lb (13.5 kg) (20-inch barrel)
  • 30.9 lb (14.0 kg) (29-inch barrel)
Length M82A1:

  • 48 in (120 cm) (20-inch barrel)
  • 57 in (140 cm) (29-inch barrel)
Barrel length M82A1:

  • 20 in (51 cm)
  • 29 in (74 cm)
Cartridge
  • 50 BMG
  • .416 Barrett
Action Recoil-operated
rotating bolt
Muzzle velocity 853 m/s (2,799 ft/s)
Effective firing range 1,800 m (1,969 yd)
Feed system 10-round detachable box magazine
Sights Fixed front, adjustable rear sight; MIL-STD-1913 rail provided for optics