| Barrett M99 | |
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| Type | Anti-Material Rifle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1999 |
| Manufacturer | Barrett Firearms Company |
| Unit cost | $4,410 (MSRP)[1] |
| Produced | 1999-present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass |
23 lb (10 kg)[2] (29" Barrel) 25 lb (11 kg)[2] (32" Barrel) |
| Length |
47 in (120 cm)[2] (29" Barrel) 50 in (130 cm)[2] (32" Barrel) |
| Barrel length |
29 in (74 cm)[2] 32 in (81 cm)[2] |
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| Cartridge |
.50 BMG (12.7 × 99 mm), .416 Barrett[1] |
| Action | Bolt Action |
| Maximum firing 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).[3] The company is better known worldwide for its earlier .50 caliber rifles, the semi-automatic M82A1 and bolt-action M95.[3] 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.
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 with a 29" or 32" barrel. MSRP ranges from $3,800 to $4000.[4]
Users[]
Bangladesh: Bangladesh Army.[5]
See also[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sales Sheet
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "Model 99". Barrett. http://www.barrett.net/firearms/model99. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 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
External links[]
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