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Barrett M82
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Sniper Rifles · United States · 1989
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BarrettM82

Barrett M82
Barrett M82 Photo: MathKnight and Zachi Evenor · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
90
Effective Range
85
Consistency
88
Terminal Power
95
Reliability
80
Optics
75
Ergonomics
60
Suppressor Compatibility
70
Portability
50
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin United States
CategorySniper Rifles
EraCold War
In service1989
Operators56 countries
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
83
Sniper Rifles MASS Rating
4/32
Cold War
44/182
All-Time
Sniper Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
90
Effective Range
85
Consistency
88
Terminal Power
95
Reliability
80
Optics
75
Ergonomics
60
Suppressor Compatibility
70
Portability
50
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
Barrett M82
Production
1989–
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · COLD WAR
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
83
sniper rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the sniper rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
  • First Production Year1982
  • Service Entry Year1989
  • DesignerRonnie Barrett
  • Weight (Empty)13.5 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)14.8 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersSwedish Army; United States Marine Corps; United States Army; United States Air Force; Provisional IRA; Australian Army; Austrian Jagdkommando; Egyptian Thunderbolt Forces; Finnish Defence Forces; French GIGN; Georgian Armed Forces; German Army; Mumbai Police Force One
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation8MOD.8
◇Ballistics8MOD.8
  • Muzzle Velocity853 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy18,500
  • Effective Range (point)1,500 m
  • Effective Range (area)1,800 m
  • Maximum Range6,800 m
  • Sighting Range1,800 m
  • Penetration22 mm
  • Accuracy1
◆Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
▤Construction6MOD.6
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1982
  • Variants6
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width86 mm
  • Height230 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1986Sale: Ireland (1 units)
  3. 1989Production started
  4. 1990Sale: United States (125 units)
37
years in service
54
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 2 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
05 / Operators
Barrett M82SALES4records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
1990United States125——
1989Sweden———
1989Ireland1——
1986Ireland1——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Integral bipod: a permanently attached, built‑in bipod that provides a two‑point support for a firearm, allowing it to be rested on a surface without separate accessories.
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.
Firearm action type where the energy from firing a cartridge cycles the action via rearward movement of the barrel or slide.
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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