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Barrett M95larger figure on 2 of 3
Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 1 of 3
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
with M33 ball ammunition
Single source2,800 feet per second (854 m/s) (with M33 ball ammunition)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Configuration
| Specification | Barrett M95 | Mk 13 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Bullpup Anti materiel sniper rifle[source] | — |
| Place of origin | United States[source] | — |
| In service | 1997–present[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | See Users[source] | United States[source] |
| Manufacturer | Barrett Firearms Company[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
| Produced | 1995–present[source] | — |
| Cartridge | .50 BMG (12.7×99mm)[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
| Action | Bolt action[source] | Bolt action[source] |
| Feed system | 5-round detachable box magazine[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
| Sights | None[source] | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] |
| Source measurement | The Barrett M95 is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .50 BMG (12.7×99mm), and manufactured by Barrett Firearms Company . It has been adopted by a number of militaries around the world.[source]Barrett M95 · Lead; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The M95 is an improved version of the earlier Barrett M90 . It is a bolt-action rifle in a bullpup design. The major difference between the M95 and the M90 is that the pistol grip and trigger have been moved forward 1 inch (25 mm) for better magazine clearance. Also, the bolt handle has been redesigned and bent down and to the rear, the barrel chamber has been plated in chrome, and there are also some minor changes to the trigger and firing pin .[source]Barrett M95 · Overview; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage | — |
| Country of origin | United States[source]Inventory Origin column; table 8, row 26, cell 3; revision 1377789308; retrieved 2026-10-01 | United Kingdom[source] |
| Wars | — | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] |
| Designer | — | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] |
| Variants | — | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
| Calibre | — | .308[source] |
| Reported operators |
| — |