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Barrett M82larger figure on 3 of 4
Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 1 of 4
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length
Single source48 in (120 cm) to 57 in (140 cm)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Barrett M82 | Mk 13 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Anti-materiel rifle[source] | — |
| Place of origin | United States[source] | — |
| In service | 1989–present[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | See Users[source] | United States[source] |
| Wars | The Troubles Soviet–Afghan War Gulf War Kosovo War War in Afghanistan Iraq War Mexican drug war War in Iraq (2013–2017) Second Libyan Civil War Russo-Ukrainian War[source] |
1207 mm (47.5")[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source2,799 ft/s (853 m/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] |
| Designer | Ronnie Barrett[source] | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] |
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| Designed | 1982[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Barrett Firearms Manufacturing[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
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| Produced | 1982–present[source] | — |
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| Cartridge | .50 BMG .416 Barrett[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Recoil-operated rotating bolt[source] | Bolt action[source] |
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| Feed system | 5- or 10-round detachable box magazine[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
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| Sights | Iron sights or various optics on MIL-STD-1913 rail[source] | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] |
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| Variants | — | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
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| Calibre | — | .308[source] |
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| Country of origin | — | United Kingdom[source] |
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| Reported operators |
| — |
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