Barrett MRAD Mk22
Barrett Firearms Manufacturing · Sniper Rifle · In Production · 2021
Also known as: Mk 22 ASR, Mk 22 Mod 0, Advanced Sniper Rifle, MRAD Mk22
Overview
The Barrett MRAD Mk22 is a multi-caliber, bolt-action sniper rifle adopted by the United States Special Operations Command as the Advanced Sniper Rifle (ASR) in 2021. Chambered in .338 Norma Magnum as its primary caliber, the Mk22 can be rapidly converted between .300 Norma Magnum and 7.62x51mm NATO through user-level barrel and bolt changes, making it one of the most versatile precision rifle systems in military service. The rifle features an aluminum chassis with a folding stock, adjustable cheek piece and length of pull, and full-length Picatinny rail for optics mounting. The Mk22 replaces the M2010 Enhanced Sniper Rifle and the Mk 13 Mod 7 in US military service, providing snipers with greater range and terminal performance through its multi-caliber capability.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 6713 g (236.8 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 7100 g (250.4 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1255 mm (49.41") |
| Folded Length | 886 mm (34.88") |
| Barrel Length | 686 mm (27.01") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 18 N (4.0 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 831 m/s (2726 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 6710 J (4949 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 1500 m (1640 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 5000 m (5468 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Stock Material | Aluminum Chassis Polymer Furniture |
| Finish | Cerakote Coyote Brown |
Calibers
- .338 Norma Magnum · primary — also known as .338 NM, 8.6x63mm
- .300 Norma Magnum — also known as .300 NM, 7.62x65mm
- .308 Winchester · 7.62x51mm NATO — also known as 7.62x51mm NATO, 7.62 NATO
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Firing Pin Safety
- Features: Free Floating Barrel, Fluted Barrel, Adjustable Cheek Piece, Folding Stock, Suppressor Ready, Quick Change Barrel, Modular Multi Caliber, M Lok Attachment, Picatinny Rail, Muzzle Brake, Adjustable Length Of Pull
Variants
- Barrett MRAD — Base Model
- Barrett MRAD Mk22 .300 Norma Magnum — Caliber Variant
- Barrett MRAD Mk22 7.62 NATO — Caliber Variant
Service history
Operators
- United States Special Operations Command · adopted 2021 · as Mk 22 ASR
- United States Army · adopted 2021 · as Mk 22 Mod 0
- United States Marine Corps · adopted 2021 · as Mk 22 ASR
Production
Production years: 2021-present
Initial USSOCOM contract for approximately 3,500 units across all US service branches.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
The USSOCOM ASR contract was awarded to Barrett in 2019 for approximately $50 million. The Mk22 deployment kit includes three barrel assemblies, conversion bolts, and dedicated magazines for each caliber. The rifle's folding stock reduces transport length to approximately 886mm. Barrett developed the MRAD platform specifically for the Precision Sniper Rifle (PSR) competition in 2009, which eventually became the ASR program.
Background
The Mk22 won the Advanced Sniper Rifle competition against submissions from multiple major firearms manufacturers, replacing three separate weapon systems across US special operations and conventional forces with a single modular platform capable of engaging targets from close range to beyond 1,500 meters.