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Barrett XM500
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BarrettXM500

Sniper Rifles · United States · 2006
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BarrettXM500

Barrett XM500
Barrett XM500 Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
85
Effective Range
90
Consistency
80
Terminal Power
95
Reliability
70
Optics
75
Ergonomics
60
Suppressor Compatibility
85
Portability
50
Cost-Effectiveness
65
Origin United States
CategorySniper Rifles
EraPost-Cold War
In service2006
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
80
Sniper Rifles MASS Rating
37/64
Post-Cold War
64/182
All-Time
Sniper Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
85
Effective Range
90
Consistency
80
Terminal Power
95
Reliability
70
Optics
75
Ergonomics
60
Suppressor Compatibility
85
Portability
50
Cost-Effectiveness
65
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
Barrett XM500
Production
2006–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
37
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
80
sniper rifles category
ⓘ 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
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start2006
  • Variants0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2006Production started
20
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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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