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 M99
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1999–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the sniper rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1999
- DesignerBarrett Firearms Company
- Weight (Empty)10.43 kg
- Weight (Loaded)11.34 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge.50 BMG (12.7×99mm)
- Calibre12.7 mm
- Case Length99 mm
- Calibre Class12.7mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemSingle Shot
- Magazine Capacity1
- Trigger Typematch-quality
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Effective Range (point)1,800 m
- Maximum Range2,600 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length736.6 mm
- Sight Typescope
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsNo
▤Construction4MOD.4
- Receiver Material7000 series aluminum alloy extrusion
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutYes
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1999
- Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1999Production started
27
years in service
9
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries9country
05 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
9SNIPER RIFLES5POST-COLD WAR · SNIPER RIFLES67UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS19PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SNIPER RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theSniper Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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.
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.
A firearm feed system where only one round is chambered and fired per cycle, requiring manual reloading.
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