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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
Barrett XM500
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
37
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
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
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year2006
- DesignerBarrett Firearms Company
- Weight (Empty)11.8 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge.50 BMG
- Calibre12.7 mm
- Case Length99.1 mm
- Calibre Classlarge-caliber
- Bullet Weight42 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity10
◇Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Sight TypeNone
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsNo
◆Construction2MOD.2
▤Features3MOD.3
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start2006
- Variants0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2006Production started
20
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
64SNIPER RIFLES37POST-COLD WAR · SNIPER RIFLES303UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS137PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SNIPER RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theSniper Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
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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