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Barrett M90
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Sniper Rifles · United States · 1990
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BarrettM90

Barrett M90
Barrett M90 Photo: O. Nordsieck · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
85
Effective Range
80
Consistency
82
Terminal Power
95
Reliability
80
Optics
60
Ergonomics
65
Suppressor Compatibility
75
Portability
55
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United States
ManufacturerBarrett Firearms Manufacturing
CategorySniper Rifles
EraCold War
In service1990–1995
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
79
Sniper Rifles MASS Rating
10/32
Cold War
78/182
All-Time
Sniper Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
85
Effective Range
80
Consistency
82
Terminal Power
95
Reliability
80
Optics
60
Ergonomics
65
Suppressor Compatibility
75
Portability
55
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
Barrett M90
Production
1990–1995
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · COLD WAR
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
72
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
79
sniper rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the sniper rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General2MOD.2
  • Weight (Empty)9.98 kg
  • Notable UsersProvisional IRA
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
  • Cartridge.50 BMG
  • Calibre12.7 mm
  • Calibre ClassBMG .50
▣Operation3MOD.3
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
  • Muzzle Velocity853 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)1,500 m
  • Maximum Range6,800 m
  • Accuracy1
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction1MOD.1
⬢Features1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1990Production started
  2. 1995Production ended
36
years in service
5
years in production
1
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A bolt action is a type of firearm action that requires the user to manually cycle the bolt to load and eject cartridges. It is uncommon in pistols.
Firearm configuration where the action and magazine are located behind the trigger, reducing overall length while maintaining barrel length.
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.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
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