Beretta ARX-200
Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta · Battle Rifle · In Production · 2015
Also known as: ARX200, ARX 200
Overview
The Beretta ARX-200 is a select-fire battle rifle chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO, produced by Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta since 2015. Featuring a 20-round magazine capacity, this battle rifle offers generous firepower for duty use and home defense.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 4500 g (158.7 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1000 mm (39.37") |
| Folded Length | 730 mm (28.74") |
| Barrel Length | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Rotating Bolt |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 20 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 838 m/s (2749 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3337 J (2461 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 3600 m (3937 yd) |
| Rate of Fire | 700 rpm |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 279 mm (10.98") |
| Number of Grooves | 4 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Barrel Material | Cold Hammer Forged Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Mil Spec Coating |
Calibers
- 7.62×51mm NATO · primary · 7.62 NATO — also known as .308 Winchester, 7.62x51mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic, Full Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Firing Pin Safety
- Features: Ambidextrous Controls, Telescopic Stock, Folding Stock, Quick Change Barrel, Free Floating Barrel, Full Length Picatinny Rail, Modular Accessory Rails, Adjustable Cheek Rest, Adjustable Buttstock
Variants
- Beretta ARX-200 DMR — Designated Marksman
Service history
Operators
- Italian Army · adopted 2015 · as ARX-200
- Argentine Armed Forces · adopted 2016 · as ARX-200
- Military Police of São Paulo State
- Military Police of Goiás State
Production
Production years: 2015-present
In service with Italian Army since 2015. Licensed production by Fabricaciones Militares in Argentina beginning 2016. Over 1,420 units purchased by Brazilian law enforcement agencies.
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Designer: Beretta Engineering Team
Notes
The ARX-200 is positioned as a direct competitor to modern 7.62x51mm battle rifles such as the FN SCAR-H, HK 417, and MKE MPT-76. The cold hammer forged barrel features four right-hand grooves with an 11-inch (279mm) twist rate. Stock configurations vary between standard folding/telescoping stock and fixed stock DMR variants.
Background
The ARX-200 represents Beretta's entry into the modern 7.62mm battle rifle market, developed to complement the 5.56mm ARX-160 platform. First unveiled in 2015, it quickly gained adoption by the Italian Army as their designated marksman rifle. The rifle's modular design philosophy and quick-change barrel system reflect modern military requirements for adaptability and field maintenance.