The Barrett M82 (standardized by the U.S. military as the M107) is a recoil-operated, semi-automatic anti-materiel rifle developed by Barrett Firearms Manufacturing and produced in the United States.

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.

Jul 23, 2021 · The main role of the Barrett M82 wasn't as what it's best known for, a dedicated long-range sniper system, but as an anti-material rifle.

Barrett M82 A1 50 BMG 29in Black Semi Automatic Modern Sporting Rifle - 10+1 Rounds $10,199.99 With low perceived recoil and a self-loading action, the Model 82A1 offers rapid, accurate firepower that never slows down, even under the harshest conditions.

Barrett designed the M82 to be the first shoulder-fired semi-automatic 50 BMG. Its durability in practically any climate and reliable repower make it popular even in other countries' military organizations.

Dec 23, 2024 · The Barrett M82 anti-material rifle, designed in the United States, is in the service of many Western militaries. It is the first modern anti-material rifle to fire the large .50 caliber BMG (12.7x99mm NATO) cartridge.

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.

Oct 24, 2020 · The Barrett M82 rifle was one of the first successful designs in an entirely new field that appeared in the 1980s. Generally referred to as a long-range sniping rifle, its purpose is not sniping at enemy personnel but vulnerable high-technology equipment.

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.

Jan 20, 2018 · Using an existing large caliber bullet and adapting it to the precision rifle platform, the innovative Barrett M82 sniper rifle practically created the category of large caliber rifles that equip...