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Bullpup anti materiel/sniper rifle
Barrett XM500
TypeBullpup anti materiel/sniper rifle
Place of originUnited States
Production history
Designed2006
ManufacturerBarrett Firearms Manufacturing
Specifications
Mass26 lb (12 kg)
Length46 in (120 cm)

Cartridge.50 BMG
ActionGas-operated, rotating bolt
Feed system10-round detachable box magazine
SightsNone

The Barrett XM500 is a gas-operated, semi-automatic, anti materiel/sniper rifle in development by the Barrett Firearms Company as of 2010. It is fed by a 10-round detachable box magazine situated behind the trigger in bullpup configuration.

Based on the design of the Barrett M82/M107, it is intended to be a lighter, more compact alternative. Since the XM500 has a stationary barrel (instead of the recoiling-barrel design of the M82), it will likely have somewhat better accuracy. As with its predecessor, it comes with a removable, adjustable bipod mounted under the barrel, and a top-mounted Picatinny rail for attachment of a scope or other accessory.

See also

References

  1. "Barret XM500". 27 October 2010.
  2. ^ Popenker, Max R. (27 October 2010). "Barrett XM500". Modern Firearms. Retrieved April 16, 2012.

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