Engineered as the first shoulder fired semi-automatic 50 BMG rifle, the Model 82A1 has been proven in combat in every environment from the snow covered mountains, to the desolate deserts, and everything in between. Its low felt recoil and reliable repower delivers on target with every pull of the trigger.

Barrett Model 82A1 50 BMG rifles feature a short recoil operating system, Picatinny rails, a muzzle brake, flip-up iron sights, and options of the Nightforce 3-10x42 scope or Leupold MK4 4.5x14 Mil-dot Reticle.

Apr 22, 2024 · Designing a gun like the M82A1 must have taken some time, as the large .50 BMG cartridge is substantially bigger than most everything else on the civilian market. The operating system is unique and...

Nov 14, 2021 · The U.S. military has employed the M82 as an “anti-material rifle,” where it is used against small watercraft, radar equipment, missile launchers, and even stationary enemy aircraft. The recoil-operated, semi-automatic rifle was also developed to accept a suppressor.

Dec 23, 2024 · The Barrett M82, or M107, revolutionized anti-material and sniper warfare with its .50 caliber BMG rounds. Designed by Ronnie Barrett in his garage, the rifle gained fame for its power and range.

The Barrett M82 also called Light Fifty the first of the Barrett .50 series, is a semi-automatic anti-material rifle created by the American company Barrett Firearms Manufacturing in 1980 and entering in operation in 1989.

Nov 30, 2020 · Chambered in the enormous .50 BMG (alternatively the 12.7×99mm NATO cartridge), the M82 benefits from very long accuracy, and is able to accurately hit targets 1,800 meters away, or over 1 mile. The rifle itself is very large, and tips the scales at around 30 pounds, making it not a particularly mobile rifle platform.

Sep 17, 2024 · Discover the history, design, and impact of the Barrett M82, the powerful snipe rifle that changed modern warfare with its long-range capabilities.

Feb 18, 2020 · The Barrett M82, being powerful enough to destroy enemy vehicles and other pieces of equipment, had single handedly created an entirely new class of rifle – the anti-material rifle. The M82 was not just adopted by the United States military and intelligence agencies.