Barrett_XM500

Barrett XM500

Barrett XM500

Bullpup anti materiel/sniper rifle

The Barrett XM500 is a gas-operated, semi-automatic, anti materiel/sniper rifle currently in development by the Barrett Firearms Company.[1] It is fed by a 10-round detachable box magazine situated behind the trigger in bullpup configuration.

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Based on the design of the Barrett M82/M107, it is intended to be a lighter, more compact alternative. Since the XM500 has a stationary barrel (instead of the recoiling-barrel design of the M82), it will likely have somewhat better accuracy.[2] As with its predecessor, it comes with a removable, adjustable bipod mounted under the barrel, and a top-mounted Picatinny rail for attachment of a scope or other accessory.[2]

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References

  1. [1]
    "Barret XM500". 27 October 2010.
  2. [2]
    Popenker, Max R. (27 October 2010). "Barrett XM500". Modern Firearms. Retrieved April 16, 2012.


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