Barrett MRAD
Barrett Firearms Manufacturing · Sniper Rifle · In Production · 2013
Also known as: Mk 22 Mod 0, Mk 22 ASR, Mk 22 PSR, Advanced Sniper Rifle, Multi-Role Adaptive Design
Overview
The Barrett MRAD (Multi-Role Adaptive Design) is a modern modular bolt-action sniper rifle developed by Chris Barrett to meet a 2009 U.S. Special Operations Command requirement for an advanced precision sniper rifle. The MRAD's defining feature is its field-changeable barrel and caliber system, which allows operators to convert between .338 Lapua Magnum, .300 Norma Magnum, 7.62x51mm NATO, and several other calibers by loosening two Torx screws to remove the barrel from the front of the receiver, swapping the bolt face, and in some cases changing the magazine. The rifle features a lightweight folding polymer stock that latches to the bolt handle when collapsed, a full-length Picatinny top rail, and a user-adjustable match-grade trigger. In 2019, USSOCOM awarded Barrett a $50 million contract for the Mk 22 Mod 0 Advanced Sniper Rifle (ASR), and in 2021, the US Army awarded a $49.9 million contract for 2,800 Mk 22 PSR (Precision Sniper Rifle) systems, making the MRAD the standard precision rifle platform across US military forces.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 6700 g (236.3 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 7200 g (254.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1191 mm (46.89") |
| Folded Length | 1016 mm (40.00") |
| Barrel Length | 620 mm (24.41") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 27 N (6.1 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 945 m/s (3100 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 6570 J (4846 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 1500 m (1640 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 5000 m (5468 yd) |
| Rate of Fire | 12 rpm |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer Composite |
| Finish | Cerakote |
Calibers
- .338 Lapua Magnum · primary — also known as 8.6x70mm, 8.58x70mm, .338 Lapua Mag
- .300 Norma Magnum — also known as .300 Norma Mag
- 7.62x51mm NATO · 7.62x51mm NATO — also known as .308 Winchester, 7.62mm NATO, 7.62x51mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Thumb Safety
- Features: Folding Stock, Quick Change Barrel, Multi Caliber, Free Floating Barrel, Adjustable Cheek Piece, Adjustable Length Of Pull, Full Length Picatinny Rail, Suppressor Ready, Match Grade Trigger, Modular Design
Variants
- Mk 22 Mod 0 (ASR) — Military Designation
- Mk 22 PSR — Military Designation
- Barrett MRAD SMR — Fixed Stock
- Barrett MRAD ELR — Extreme Long Range
Service history
Operators
- United States Special Operations Command · adopted 2019 · as Mk 22 Mod 0 ASR
- United States Army · adopted 2021 · as Mk 22 PSR
- United States Marine Corps · adopted 2024 · as Mk 22 Mod 0
- Israel Defense Forces · adopted 2018
- New Zealand Defence Force · adopted 2018
- Norwegian Armed Forces · adopted 2015
- Republic of Korea Special Forces (707th SMG)
- Indonesian Marine Corps
- Colombian National Army · adopted 2025
- Armed Forces of Ukraine
Conflicts
- War in Afghanistan (2001-2021)
- Russo-Ukrainian War (2022-present)
- War on Terror (2001-present)
Production
Production years: 2013-present
US Army ordered 2,800 Mk 22 PSR rifles in 2021. USMC planned to order 250 units. USSOCOM's initial $50 million ASR contract was awarded in 2019. Exact total production figures for all variants not publicly disclosed.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Chris Barrett
Notes
The military Mk 22 ASR variant uses .338 Norma Magnum as its primary chambering rather than .338 Lapua Magnum, along with .300 Norma Magnum and 7.62x51mm NATO conversion kits. The civilian MRAD is available in .338 Lapua Magnum, .300 Winchester Magnum, .308 Winchester, 6.5 Creedmoor, 7mm Remington Magnum, and .260 Remington. The MRAD SMR (Single Mission Rifle) introduced in 2020 is a fixed-stock variant optimized for civilian precision shooters. The MRAD ELR (Extreme Long Range) was introduced in 2024 for extreme distance shooting applications. The thumb safety is ambidextrous and can be swapped for left or right-hand operation. The rifle evolved from the Barrett 98B platform. With folded stock, the overall length is approximately 1016mm (40 inches).
Background
The MRAD represents a new paradigm in military sniper rifles, designed from the ground up as a multi-caliber platform that can adapt to any mission profile. Its selection as both the USSOCOM Advanced Sniper Rifle and the US Army Precision Sniper Rifle marks the first time in decades that all US military branches will standardize on a single precision rifle system, replacing a patchwork of different sniper rifles across services.