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Barrett M468
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Assault Rifles · United States · 2004
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BarrettM468

Barrett M468
Barrett M468 Photo: Barrett_REC7_(edited).jpg: *Barrett_REC7.jpg: Original uploader was Tominator93 at en.wikipedia derivative work: Gliu (talk) derivative work: Malyszkz · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
65
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
55
Controllability
75
Reliability
60
Ergonomics
70
Modularity
65
Weight
70
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
40
Origin United States
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraPost-Cold War
In service2004–2010
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
63
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
50/62
Post-Cold War
205/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
65
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
55
Controllability
75
Reliability
60
Ergonomics
70
Modularity
65
Weight
70
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
40
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
Barrett M468
Production
2004–2010
Unit Price (current)
$2.7K
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
50
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
35
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$2.7K
Inflation: +%0
63
assault rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • First Production Year2004
  • Weight (Empty)3.31 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity808 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)600 m
  • Effective Range (area)800 m
◆Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
▤Construction4MOD.4
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
  • Production Start2004
  • Production End2010
  • Unit Cost2,700 USD
  • Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 2004Production started
  2. 2010Production ended
22
years in service
6
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
M4 carbine 1994
Barrett M468 2004
05 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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