Barrett Firearms Manufacturing · Sniper-Rifle · In Production · 1982
| Weight (empty) | 14800 g (522.1 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1448 mm (57.01") |
| Barrel Length | 737 mm (29.02") |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Rotating Bolt |
| Muzzle Velocity | 853 m/s (2799 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 18000 J (13276 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 1800 m (1968 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 12.7x99mm NATO
The Barrett M82A1, also known as the 'Light Fifty', is a recoil-operated, semi-automatic anti-materiel rifle developed by Barrett Firearms Manufacturing. Designed by Ronnie Barrett in 1982, it was engineered as the first shoulder-fired semi-automatic .50 BMG rifle. The M82A1 fires the powerful 12.7x99mm NATO (.50 BMG) cartridge and features a distinctive recoil management system with a large muzzle brake to mitigate the massive recoil forces. Adopted by the U.S. military in 1990 during Operation...
Country of Origin: United States
Designer: Ronnie Barrett