Barrett XM500
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| Developer / Manufacturer: | Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, Inc |
| Manufacturer country: | United States |
| Weapon Category: | Anti-materiel rifle |
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| Overall length: | 1168 mm |
| Weight: (unloaded) | 11.8 kg |
| Technical specifications | |
| Caliber : | .50 BMG ( 12.7 × 99 mm NATO ) |
| Possible magazine fillings : | 10 cartridges |
| Closure : | rotating bolt |
| Charging principle: | Gas pressure |
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The presented in 2006 Barrett XM500 is a self-loading - Anti-materiel rifle company Barrett Firearms Manufacturing in caliber 12.7 x 99 mm NATO . The weapon is designed as a gas pressure loader with a fixed barrel.
The XM500 is supposed to be a weight-reduced and compact alternative to the M82 . That is why this gas pressure loader is designed as a bullpup rifle , which leads to a weight of 1.1 kg less than the M82 and a length of 279 mm less. The fixed barrel should also increase the precision of the weapon.
Like its predecessor, the XM500 is equipped with a detachable and adjustable bipod that is mounted under the barrel. A Picatinny rail is used to hold aiming aids.
The development of the weapon was advanced primarily for a possible takeover by the US armed forces. However, until the beginning of 2010 there was no information about series production.
Individual evidence
- ↑ world.guns.ru/sniper/large-caliber-sniper-rifles/usa/barret-xm500-e.html Barrett XM500 long range sniper rifle (USA)