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The Barrett .50 caliber is currently the most accurate, largest caliber, military sniper rifle in active service in the world. Here are some specs:

M82A1

  • Caliber: .50 BMG (12.7×99mm)
  • Operation: short recoil, semi-automatic
  • Overall length: 57 inches (145 cm) w/ 29 inch (73.7 cm) barrel or 48 inches (122 cm) w/ 20 inch (50.8 cm) barrel
  • Barrel length: 508 millimeters (20.0 in) or 737 mm (29.0 in)
  • Feed device: 10-round detachable box magazine
  • Sights: Flip up, optics vary by user preference
  • Weight: 30.9 lbs (14.0 kg) w/ 29 inch (73.7 cm) barrel or 29.7 lbs (13.5 kg) w/ 20 inch (50.8 cm) barrel
  • Muzzle velocity with 660 grain, 42.8 g projectile: 853 m/s (2,800 ft/s)
  • Maximum effective range: 1,800 m (5,900 ft)
  • Expected accuracy: Sub-MOA with match ammo
  • Unit replacement cost: $8,900.00 US

M82A2

  • Caliber: .50 BMG (12.7×99mm)
  • Length: 1,409 mm (55.5 in)
  • Barrel length: 737 mm (29.0 in)
  • Weight (unloaded): 14.75 kg (32.5 lb)
  • Maximum effective range on equipment-sized targets: 2,000 m (6,600 ft)
  • Muzzle velocity: 900 m/s (3,000 ft/s)
  • Magazine capacity: 10 rounds
  • Unit replacement cost: $6,000
  • Status: Prototype seeing combat in Iraq

M107

  • Caliber: .50 BMG (12.7x99 mm)
  • Length: 1,448 mm (57.0 in)
  • Barrel length: 737 mm (29.0 in)
  • Weight (unloaded w/ scope): 12.9 kg (28.4 lb)
  • Magazine capacity: 10 rounds
  • Weight of magazine: 1.87 kg (4.1 lb)
  • Accuracy: 3 Minutes of Angle (MOA)
  • Muzzle velocity: 853 m/s (2,800 ft/s)
  • Maximum Effective Range: 1,830 m (6,000 ft)
  • Maximum Range: 6,812 m (22,350 ft)
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