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Barrett XM109
Photo: Neil Lee / ARDEC · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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BarrettXM109

Sniper Rifles · United States
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BarrettXM109

Barrett XM109
Barrett XM109 Photo: Neil Lee / ARDEC · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
75
Effective Range
60
Consistency
70
Terminal Power
85
Reliability
50
Optics
65
Ergonomics
45
Suppressor Compatibility
70
Portability
30
Cost-Effectiveness
40
Origin United States
CategorySniper Rifles
Operators1 countries
Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
65
Sniper Rifles MASS Rating
145/182
All-Time
Sniper Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
75
Effective Range
60
Consistency
70
Terminal Power
85
Reliability
50
Optics
65
Ergonomics
45
Suppressor Compatibility
70
Portability
30
Cost-Effectiveness
40
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
Barrett XM109
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
35
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
65
sniper rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the sniper rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • DesignerRonnie Barrett
  • Weight (Empty)15.06 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Effective Range (point)2,000 m
  • Maximum Range3,600 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction4MOD.4
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1994
  • Variants0
03 / History
04 / 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.
A pistol feature allowing it to fire grenades or projectile rounds.
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.
Short recoil is a firearm operating mechanism where the barrel and slide move together for a short distance after firing, then separate to complete extraction, ejection, and chambering.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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