| Barrett MRAD | |
|---|---|
 Barrett MRAD Press Image[1] | |
| Type | Sniper rifle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Chris Barrett |
| Manufacturer | Barrett Firearms Company |
| Specifications | |
| Mass |
13.9 lb (6.3 kg) (20" Barrel) 14.8 lb (6.7 kg) (24.5" Barrel) 15.3 lb (6.9 kg) (27" Barrel) [2] |
| Length |
42.4 in (108 cm) (20" Barrel) 46.9 in (119 cm) (24.5" Barrel) 49.4 in (125 cm) (27" Barrel) [2] |
| Barrel length |
20 in (51 cm) 24.5 in (62 cm) 27 in (69 cm) [2] |
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| |
| Cartridge | .338 Lapua Magnum |
| Action | Bolt-action |
| Feed system | 10 round detachable box magazine |
The Barrett MRAD or Multi-Role Adaptive Design is a bolt-action sniper rifle that was designed by Barrett to meet the requirements of the SOCOM PSR.[3] The MRAD is based on the Barrett 98B with a number of modifications and improvements.[4]
After hitting the market, the Barrett MRAD was named the 2012 Rifle of the Year by the NRA.[5]
Design[]
After the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) announced their desire for a new Precision Sniper Rifle in December 2009, Barrett created the MRAD in accordance with the specifications laid out by SOCOM.[3] Building off of the successful Barrett 98B, the MRAD features multiple improvements such as a folding stock which allows the rifle to be transported more easily. When folded, the stock latches around the bolt handle which increases the security of transporting the rifle.[2] Additional features of the MRAD include a single-button length-of-pull adjustment, a bolt guide which acts as a dust cover to reduce debris entering the action, a trigger module which can be removed without tools making cleaning easier, an ambidextrous magazine release, and the ability to accept standard M4/M16 pistol grips.[2]
The MRAD includes an upper receiver that can tilt on its take-down pin like an AR to allow for easy maintenance in the field.[6]
SOCOM PSR[]
The particular model of the MRAD that was submitted for the PSR trial was fitted with a 24.5 in (62 cm) barrel, and weighed 14.8 lb (6.7 kg) (without an optic)."[3] The Remington Modular Sniper Rifle was selected as the winner of the PSR competition.[7]
References[]
- ↑ "MRAD". Barrett. http://www.barrett.net/press. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "MRAD". Barrett. http://www.barrett.net/firearms/mrad. Retrieved 17 December 2012.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Langston, Jay. "Barrett MRAD .338 Lapua MAG". Tactical-Life.com. http://www.tactical-life.com/online/special-weapons/barrett-mrad-338-lapua-mag/. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- ↑ Dall'au, Andre M.. "The Barrett Multi-Role Adaptive Design (MRAD) rifle". Tactical-Life.com. http://www.tactical-life.com/online/exclusives/the-barrett-multi-role-adaptive-design-mrad-rifle/. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- ↑ Barrett, Angela. "Barrett MRAD Receives Golden Bullseye Award for 2012 Rifle of the Year from the NRA Publication, Shooting Illustrated". Barret. http://www.barrett.net/publications/MRADRifleOfTheYrPressRelease.pdf. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- ↑ Adelmann, Steve (24). "Barrett MRAD". Shooting Illustrated. http://www.shootingillustrated.com/index.php/16498/barrett-mrad-review/. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- ↑ Curtis, Rob (7 March 2013). "SOCOM PSR contract awarded to Remington Defense MSR". Gearscout blog. Military Times. http://militarytimes.com/blogs/gearscout/2013/03/07/socom-psr-awarded-to-remington-msr/. Retrieved 9 March 2013.
External links[]
The original article can be found at Barrett MRAD (Multi-Role Adaptive Design) and the edit history here.