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M82 Barrett Sniper Rifle

Barrett M82 Rifle Specifications
TypeSniper Rifle
Place of OriginUnited States of America
Service History
In Service1989-
Used byMalaysia (Special Forces Group), U.S., Norway, United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Israel and others
WarsGulf War, Iraq War, Afghan War
Production History
Designed1980
ProductedMalaysia (Special Forces Group), U.S., Norway, United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Israel and others
Number BuiltUnknown
Specifications
Weight31 lb
Length48 or 57 inches (121.9 or 144.8 cm)
Barrel length737 mm (29in)
Cartridge12.7 X 99 mm NATO
Caliber12.7 mm (.510 in)
ActionRecoil operation, rotating bolt
Rate of fireSemi-automatic
Muzzle velocity853 m/s
Effective Range1,800 m (2,000 yd
Feed Systems10rd box magazine

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