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  Modern Firearms - Barrett "Light Fifty" M82A1 M82A2 M82A3 Sniper Rifle
The Barrett Firearms company was founded by the Ronnie Barrett for a single purpose of building semi-automatic rifles chambered for powerful.50BMG ammunition, originally developed for and used in Browning M2HB heavy machine guns.
M82A1 and M82A3 rifles could be mounted on the M3 or M122 infantry tripods (originally intended for machine guns) or on vehicles using special Barrett soft-mount.
M82A1 can be fitted with carry sling but according to those who carried it in the field, M82 is way too uncomfortable to be carried on sling due to excessive length and heavy weight.
world.guns.ru /sniper/sn02-e.htm   (1058 words)

  
  Special Operations.Com
Above: Israeli operator with a Barrett 82A1.50 BMG during the Israeli-Palestinians clashes in the Occupied Territories, October 2000.
Though used as a sniper rifle, this weapon was procured during Operation Desert Shield/Storm primarily for use by U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) units for use as a rifle disrupter of unexploded ordnance (RIDX).
In EOD units, the Barrett M82A1 will be replaced by a modified Barrett M95 bolt-action rifle, with a projected first unit equipped date of 1st Qtr CY 02.
www.specialoperations.com /Weapons/Light_Fifty/default2.html   (236 words)

  
  Barrett M82A1
The Barrett Firearms Company was founded by Ronnie Barrett for the single purpose of building semi-automatic rifles chambered for the hugely powerful.50 BMG ammunition, originally developed for and used in Browning M2 machine guns.
Barrett began his work in early 1980s and the first working rifles were available in 1982, hence the designation M82.
As a side note, the Barrett M82A1 rifle was used in 2002 as a platform for the experimental OSW (Objective Sniper Weapon) prototype.
www.xasa.com /wiki/en/wikipedia/b/ba/barrett_m82a1.html   (1174 words)

  
  AN AMERICAN SUCCESS STORY: BARRETT'S .50 BMG Rifles. - Encyclopedia.com
Barrett rifles carry an unconditional warranty on parts and labor for a year, but if older rifles need repair that is attributable to a factory defect, the company will usually repair the gun at no cost.
Barrett is one of those rare individuals who not only enjoyed shooting, but carried his passion into competition and then into improving the guns that he used.
Barrett rifles are also used by civilians for long-range competition and recreational shooting at distances of 500 to 1,000 yards and beyond.
www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1G1-78900532.html   (2358 words)

  
  M82 (rifle) - Biocrawler   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Barrett Firearms Company was founded by Ronnie Barrett for the single purpose of building semi-automatic rifles chambered for the hugely powerful.50 BMG ammunition, originally developed for and used in Browning M2 machine guns.
As a side note, the Barrett M82A1 rifle was used in 2002 as a platform for the experimental OSW (Objective Sniper Weapon) prototype.
M82A1 and M82A3 rifles could be mounted on the M3 or M122 infantry tripods (originally intended for machine guns) or on vehicles using the special Barrett soft-mount.
www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/M82A1   (1283 words)

  
 M82 (rifle) - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
Barrett began his work in the early 1980s and the first working rifles were available in 1982, hence the designation M82.
Barrett M82 rifles were bought by various military and police forces from at least 30 countries, such as Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, the Philippines, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, UK, USA and others.
The M82A1 can be fitted with a carry sling but according to those who carried it in the field, the M82 is much too uncomfortable to be carried on a sling due to its excessive length and heavy weight.
www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/M82A1   (1842 words)

  
 Practical to Tactical 2
Barrett and other pioneers found there were only two options open to them: They could re-barrel surplus anti-tank rifles, such as the.55-cal. British Boys or German Panzerbuchse 39, to.50 BMG or go to the expense and trouble of building a custom rifle.
The Barrett’s synthetic buffer and steel recoil spring are retained in their recess at the rear of the lower receiver by a stud projecting from the inside wall.
Barrett M107s are delivered in a “deployment package” consisting of two ABS Pelican cases containing an M107 gun, six 10-round magazines, a Leupold Vari-X IV 4.5-14X scope and a combination drag bag/shooting mat in addition to other accessories, such as a sling and muzzle cover.
www.nrapublications.org /tar/practical2.asp   (3082 words)

  
 Barrett M82A1
Barrett M82A1 heavy sniper / anti-material rifle :
In 1981 a 26-year old American entrepreneur named Ronnie Barrett designed a semi-automatic.50 calibre rifle, when the only thing available was a machine gun that was too complex to own and too costly to shoot.
The Barrett M82A1 ' Light Fifty ' was the first large caliber sniper rifle, and after a short time it gained worldwide popularity.
www.geocities.com /landofsnipers/weapons/barrett82ENG.htm   (434 words)

  
 AR15.COM :: Weapon Library :: Barrett M82A1
The Barrett Firearms Company was founded by Ronnie Barrett for the single purpose of building semi-automatic rifles chambered for the hugely powerful.50 BMG ammunition, originally developed for and used in Browning M2 machine guns.
Barrett began his work in the early 1980s and the first working rifles were available in 1982, hence the designation M82.
Barrett continued to develop his rifle through the 1980s, and developed the improved M82A1 rifle by 1986.
www.ar15.com /weaponLibrary/index.html?wc=3&w=125   (394 words)

  
 M82
The Barrett Firearms company was founded by the Ronnie Barrett for a single purpose of building semi-automatic rifles chambered for powerful.50BMG ammunition, originally developed for and used in Browning M2HB heavy machine guns.
This rifle differs from M82A1 in that it have a full length Picatinny rail that allows a huge variety of scopes and sighting devices to be mounted on the rifle.
M82A1 can be fitted with carry sling but according to those who carried it in the field, M82 is way too uncomfortable to be carried on sling due to excessive length and heavy weight.
www.freewebs.com /the-one-clan/m82.htm   (926 words)

  
 M82A1 English Page   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Barrett M82 series sniper rifle, which manufactured in Tennessee by Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, Inc., is most wildly used.50 caliber semi-auto sniper rifle in military / police units.
Early type of M82A1 had cylinder muzzle brake in his appearance and single column holes in his bipod.
Newest M82A1 is similar to M107, but without rear grip and monopod socket, no spiked feet on bipod as well.
www.gb-tech.com.tw /M82A1_E.htm   (727 words)

  
 Barrett M82A3 Resource Page - barrett light fifty m82a1 m82a2 m82a3
The M82A1 rifle was fitted with a shorter barrel of 25 mm caliber, and fired low-velocity high explosive shells developed for 25 mm OCSW automatic grenade launcher.
The striker also is cocked on the return barrett light fifty m82a1 m82a2 m82a3 stroke of the bolt.
M82A1 and M82A3 rifles barrett m82a3 rifle could be mounted on the M3 or M122 infantry tripods (originally intended for machine guns) or on vehicles using the special Barrett soft-mount.
www.forensico.com /For-List_of_Firearms_B-/Barrett_M82A3.html   (1537 words)

  
 Barrett M82A1 - Slider
The Barrett M82A1 is a heavy sniper rifle currently used by many units and armies around the world, including the American Special Forces.
The M82A1 is known for US Military as the SASR – "Special Applications Scoped Rifle", and it was and still is used as an anti-material weapon and EOD (explosive ordinance disposal) tool.
The M82A2 – a bullpup configuration of M82A1 – differed from M82A1 mostly in that the pistol grip along with trigger had been placed ahead of the magazine, and the buttpad has been placed below the receiver, just after the magazine.
enc.slider.com /Enc/Barrett_M82A1   (1181 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: )
To further reduce the recoil load, the M82A1 is fitted with a dual chamber muzzle brake.
The Barrett Model 95 is a perfect rifle for the shooting enthusiasts who enjoys firing a smaller, lightweight.50 caliber rifle with emphasis on accuracy and durability.
Barrett has entered a pioneering realm with the Model M468 that utilizes the new 6.8 SPC cartridge.
www.ak-47man.com /barrettRifles.html   (579 words)

  
 Gallery of Guns - Shooting Times - News Center
The owner of Barrett Firearms, Ronnie Barrett, said yesterday he wasn't aware of the New York department's purchase but said the product that probably was chosen was the M82A1, widely used by the American military and revered by gun enthusiasts.
Barrett was able to increase the power of a sniper rifle without sacrificing long-range accuracy, while minimizing the harsh recoil of guns of its weight, according to American Rifleman magazine.
In the American war in Afghanistan a decade later, soldiers would use the Barrett to protect themselves from suicide trucks and other vehicles, which could be stopped using the rifle with a low risk of collateral damage.
www.galleryofguns.com /shootingtimes/articles/displayarticles.asp?id=7318   (705 words)

  
 M107 .50 Caliber Special Application Scoped Rifle
The M107 is derived from the M82A1 commercial version of the weapon that is manufactured by Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, Inc. of Murfreesboro, TN.
The M107 is the Barrett Model 95, a smaller, lightweight.50 caliber rifle with emphasis on accuracy and durability.
Users have found that mounting the Barretts on vehicles is a rapid and cost-effective method of clearing military airport runways from unexploded ordnance.
www.globalsecurity.org /military/systems/ground/m107.htm   (1562 words)

  
 Barrett M82A1
The Barrett M82A1 is a AMR (anti material rifle)/ sniper rifle, and it is supremely suited for these jobs.
The Barrett was used in the Gulf War for sniping and to destroy landmines from a safe distance, and was (according to rumor) also used to shoot a Iraqi tank commander at more than a mile distance.
Although the Barrett is not quite as enormous as the Technika Magnum 96, it is still a huge rifle by all accounts.
www.kitsune.addr.com /Firearms/Sniper/Barrett_M82.htm   (305 words)

  
 ipedia.com: Barrett M82A1 Article   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Barrett M82A1 is a heavy sniper rifle currently used by many units and armies around the world, including the Americann Special Forces (under the name XM107).
The Barrett M82 rifles were bought by various military and police forces from at least 30 countries, such as Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, UK, USA and others.
The M82A2 differed from M82A1 mostly in that the pistol grip along with trigger had been placed ahead of the magazine, and the buttpad has been placed below the receiver, just after the magazine.
www.ipedia.com /barrett_m82a1.html   (1088 words)

  
 weapons
The Barrett 'Light Fifty' M82A1 was the first.50 caliber sniper rifle to acheive widespread use.
The M82A1 is a semi-automatic, air cooled, box magazine fed rifle chambered for the.50 cal., M2 Browning Machine Gun cartridge (.50 cal. BMG or 12.7 x 99mm NATO).
In EOD units, the Barrett M82A1 will be replaced by a modified Barrett M95 bolt-action rifle, with a projected first unit equipped date of 1st Qtr CY 02.
www.angelfire.com /games3/jokerswild/snprwpn.html   (367 words)

  
 M82A1 English Page
Barrett M82 series sniper rifle, which manufactured in Tennessee by Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, Inc., is most wildly used.50 caliber semi-auto sniper rifle in military / police units.
Early type of M82A1 had cylinder muzzle brake in his appearance and single column holes in his bipod.
Newest M82A1 is similar to M107, but without rear grip and monopod socket, no spiked feet on bipod as well.
www.airsoftelite.com /products/VFC/VFC_M82A1.htm   (781 words)

  
 Ronnie Barrett's Letter to Sen. McPherson
United States defense contractors such as Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, Inc., Murfreesboro, TN USA rely on orders from the US Military as a primary source of income but this government income for most contractors is only part of the necessary income for long term survival.
In the Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, Inc situation the civilian legal Barrett.50 cal rifle is at risk in the state of California.
It is the Barrett position that we choose not to support in anyway state or local governments who are against the US Constitution and the safety and security of this nation.
nramemberscouncils.com /caspecial/barrett/index.shtml   (537 words)

  
 Barrett .50 BMG   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Barrett is dedicated to the manufacture of high quality rifles and accessories for the sporting, law enforcement, and military marketplace.
Barrett has ongoing RandD contracts for the development of product improvements to enhance the capability of fielded equipment with the U.S. Army, Special Forces and USMC.
The.50 Barrett Model 82A1 rifle gained worldwide popularity after pioneering the return of shoulder fired big-bore rifles for shooting enthusiasts.
www.triggerfin.com /index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPRODGROUP&ID=18   (105 words)

  
 Law Enforcement
Noted for their durability, reliability, and accuracy, Barrett rifles have won the trust of military and law enforcement units worldwide.
Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc. continually strives to adapt their products to meet the ever-changing needs of their military and law enforcement customers.
Barrett has been working closely with its military customers to develop unique configurations that greatly increase their effectiveness and improve reliability.
www.landro.no /Law_Enforcement.htm   (1033 words)

  
 Barret M82A1 - Large Caliber Sniper Rifle
The M82A1 can be also used as an anti-material rifle against light armored vehicles.
The rifle is usually carried for a long distances in the case due to it's heavy weight.
It's main advantage over the M82A1 is a picatinny rail on top of the receiver.
www.enemyforces.com /firearms/m82a1.htm   (313 words)

  
 Model M82A1 Body
Undoubtedly the best-known.50 caliber rifle in the world, the Barrett M82A1 is the most widely used.50 caliber by military organizations around the world, the U.S. military, and law enforcement.
The Barrett 82A1 rifles are successfully used against a large variety of targets, often at staggering ranges, and perform excellently.
The M82A1 is a semi-automatic, air cooled, box magazine fed rifle chambered for the.50 caliber, M2 Browning Machine Gun cartridge (.50 BMG or 12.7 x 99mm NATO).
www.ammoman.com /GUNS/M82A1.htm   (150 words)

  
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My SGF Barrett M82A1 has the number B50-28, which means that it is the 28th rifle of the production line.
The SGF Barrett M82A1, despite to the details given, does have some differences to the original Barrett M82A1.
With Exception to this, the SGF Barrett M82A1 is a very well thought trough construction with exceptional build quality.
members.lycos.co.uk /godallmighty/m82a1.html   (1307 words)

  
 AN AMERICAN SUCCESS STORY: BARRETT'S .50 BMG Rifles Guns Magazine - Find Articles
The semi-automatic Barrett is not a "match" rifle intended for artificial and highly structured competitions where the rifles are fired off a concrete bench using a machine rest.
Barrett rifles carry an unconditional warranty on parts and labor for a year, but if older rifles need repair that is attributable to a factory defect, the company will usually repair the gun at no cost.
Barrett is one of those rare individuals who not only enjoyed shooting, but carried his passion into competition and then into improving the guns that he used.
findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0BQY/is_11_47/ai_78900532   (853 words)

  
 M82A1 SASR
Since the Gulf War, the M82A1 has been replaced by the bolt action M95 caliber.50 rifle for use in engineer EOD operations, yet remains in service with SOF and peacekeeping forces as a counter-sniper, anti-material weapon.
Produced by Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, the M82A1 Special Application Scoped Rifle is an air-cooled, semi-automatic rifle equipped with a 10x Unertl scope mounted on a mil.
To further reduce recoil, the rifle barrel is equipped with a double-chambered muzzle brake, which redirects expended cartridge gasses to the sides and rear of the muzzle.
tech.military.com /equipment/view/89054/m82a1-sasr.html   (248 words)

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