Barrett M99
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| Type | Sniper rifle |
| Place of origin |  United States |
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| Designed | 1999 |
| Manufacturer | Barrett Firearms Company |
| Unit cost | $4410 (MSRP)[1] |
| Produced | 1999-present |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 25 lb (11.4 kg) or 23 lb (10.4 kg)[1] |
| Length | 50 in (127 cm) or 47 in (119 cm)[1] |
| Barrel length | 32 in (81 cm) or 29 in (73.7 cm)[1] |
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| Cartridge | .50 BMG (12.7 × 99 mm), .416 Barrett[1] |
| Action | Bolt Action |
| Maximum range | 2,600 meters |
| Feed system | Single-shot |
The Barrett Model 99 "Big Shot" is a single-shot sniper rifle first introduced in 1999 by the Barrett Firearms Company (USA).[2] The company is better known worldwide for its earlier .50 caliber rifles, the semi-automatic M82A1 and bolt-action M95.[2] Like the M95, the rifle uses a bullpup configuration meaning the ammunition is loaded behind the pistol grip. However, it is not fed from a magazine. It is instead a single-shot rifle, meaning that one round is loaded directly into the ejection port and is pushed into the chamber by the bolt.
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[edit] Variants
The rifle comes in several variations. The .416 Barrett is, in theory, more accurate than the .50 BMG because the round is of a higher velocity and lower caliber (making it more aerodynamic). However, the drag-to-weight ratios of the respective bullets give the .50 BMG an advantage at ultra-long ranges. The .416 Barrett model is available with a 32" barrel. The .50 BMG model is available in 25", 29" and 32". MSRP ranges from $3,800 to $4000.[3]
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[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e Sales Sheet
- ^ a b Modern Firearms - Barrett M99 and M99-1 Sniper Rifle
- ^ Barrett Rifles, 2006, http://www.barrettrifles.com/rifle_99.aspx, retrieved 2007-09-17
- ^ http://www.bdmilitary.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=216&Itemid=95
- ^ http://www.defensie.nl/marine/korps_mariniers/special_forces/
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