Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
Barrett M82
Category
Country
Production
1989–
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · COLD WAR
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
ⓘ 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
- Cartridge*.50 BMG *.416 Barrett
- Calibre12.7 mm
- Case Length99 mm
- Calibre Class12.7 mm
- Bullet Weight42 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation8MOD.8
- Action TypeRecoil-Operated
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity10
- Practical Rate of Fire10
- Trigger Typesingle-stage
- Safety Typemanual
◇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
- Barrel Length737 mm
- Rifling Twist1:15 inches
- Rifling Grooves8
- Sight TypeIron sights or various optics on MIL-STD-1913 rail
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialfiberglass or synthetic
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- ModularityMIL-STD-1913 rail for optics and accessories
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1982
- Variants6
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width86 mm
- Height230 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 1986Sale: Ireland (1 units)
- 1989Production started
- 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
BARRETT M82 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN17% win·17% loss
Total Conflicts
6
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
1
2014–2020Libyan Civil War—→2014–2017Iraqi Civil War of 2014–2017—→2003–2011Iraq WarDecisive victory→2001–2021War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)—→1998–1999Kosovo War—→1979–1989Soviet-Afghan WarDecisive victory→
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries56country
Barrett M82SALES4records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 125 | — | — | |
| 1989 | — | — | — | |
| 1989 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1986 | 1 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
44SNIPER RIFLES4COLD WAR · SNIPER RIFLES184UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS19PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SNIPER RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theSniper Riflescategory.
📖 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.
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