Barrett M98B
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| general information | |
| Developer / Manufacturer: | Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, Inc |
| Manufacturer country: | United States |
| Production time: | since 2008 |
| Weapon Category: | Sniper rifle |
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| Overall length: | 126 cm mm |
| Weight: (unloaded) | 6.12 kg (without visor) kg |
| Barrel length : | 68.58 cm mm |
| Technical specifications | |
| Caliber : | .338 Lapua Magnum |
| Possible magazine fillings : | 10 cartridges |
| Ammunition supply : | Bar magazine |
| Fire types: | Single shot |
| Number of trains : | 6th |
| Visor : | Picatinny rail |
| Charging principle: | Multiple loaders |
| Lists on the subject | |
The Barrett M98B (or Barrett 98 Bravo ) is a sniper rifle that was developed and produced by Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, Inc in the United States . The weapon is a bolt action rifle and fires .338 Lapua Magnum ammunition. The M98B was officially launched in October 2008 and has been on the US market since 2009.
Basics
Development of the M98B began in 1997 with the aim of creating a tactical sniper rifle with .338 Lapua Magnum ammunition that was not based on the design of existing sporting rifles .
See also
Web links
- Barrett product page on the M98B
- Barrett M98B operator's manual (PDF; 1.9 MB)
- Poole, Eric, Barrett M98B .338 Lapua mag , Special Weapons for Military & Police
- Video Statistics and Shooting of the M98B from AmericanRifleman.org