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Barrett M95
General Facts
- TYPE
Anti-materiel rifle - ORIGIN
United States - NICKNAMES
Big Shot (nickname for M99)
XM107 (M95 in US Army trails, later Barrett M82A3 was selected as M107) - DESIGNED
Late 1980's - DESIGNER
Barrett - PRODUCTION
1990 - 1995 (M90)
1995 - present (M95)
1999 - present (M99) - PRODUCERS United States - Barrett
- QUANTITY
Unknown - UNIT COST
$ 6.500 for Barrett M95 in 2013
$ 3.950 for Barrett M99 in 2013
$ 4.100 for Barrett M99-1 in 2013 - CHARACTERISTICS
Good accuracy and range
Limited size and weight for an AMR
Low cost for an AMR
Lower rate of fire than Barrett M82
Single shot in Barrett M99
Introduction
The Barrett M95 is a modern anti-material rifle of US origin. It was developed by Barrett in the late 1980's as a cheaper and smaller alternative to the semi-automatic Barrett M82. The M95 started as the M90, but the improved M95 replaced it in production and was produced in larger numbers.
Design
The M95 is a bullpup bolt action sniper rifle. Despite the differences in layout it resembles the semi-automatic M82. The M95 has a similar receiver and stock and the same multi-slotted muzzle brake is fitted. The magazine and bolt-action mechanism are located behind the pistol grip. The scope is fitted on a bracket or Picatinny accessory rail.
Firepower
The M95 fires the 12.7x99mm NATO round from a 5 round box magazine. The M99 is a single shot derivative. Both models are bolt-action operated and have a lower rate of fire than the semi-automatic M82.The M95 and M99 are reported to be somewhat more accurate than the M82. The maximum effective range is 1.800 meters.
Users
The Barrett M95 is sold to many nation for military and law enforcement use. It is less common than the semi-automatic M82, but still used in large numbers. Additionally it is sold for civilian use, mainly on the US market.
Barrett M90
The Barrett M95 is a bolt action bullpup anti-materiel rifle. As such it provides a simpler and less bulky alternative to the semi-automatic Barrett M82. Several variants exist.
M90: Original bullpup bolt-action model derived from the widely used semi-automatic Barrett M82.
M95: Improved M90 with pistol grip placed further forwards, no Picatinny sight rail.
M95SP: M95 with Picatinny sight rail, available in anodized or tan finish. Currently the standard production model. Often referred to without SP suffix.
| Type | Anti-materiel rifle |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 12.7x99mm NATO |
| Magazine | 5 round detachable box |
| Operation | Bolt action |
| Fire selector | 0-1 |
| Rate of fire | Bolt action |
| Barrel length | 737 mm |
|---|---|
| Rifling | 381 mm right hand twist |
| Muzzle velocity | 854 m/s with M33 ball |
| Stock | Fixed |
| Length | 1.14 m |
| Width | ? |
| Height | ? |
|---|---|
| Weight | 9.98 kg empty without scope |
| Sights | Optical sight, various models can be fitted on Picatinny rail |
| Remarks | Bipod |
| Type | Anti-materiel rifle |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 12.7x99mm NATO |
| Magazine | 5 round detachable box |
| Operation | Bolt action |
| Fire selector | 0-1 |
| Rate of fire | Bolt action |
| Barrel length | 737 mm |
|---|---|
| Rifling | 381 mm right hand twist |
| Muzzle velocity | 854 m/s with M33 ball |
| Stock | Fixed |
| Length | 1.143 mm |
| Width | ? |
| Height | ? |
|---|---|
| Weight | 10.7 kg empty without scope |
| Sights | Optical sight, various models can be fitted on Picatinny rail |
| Remarks | Bipod |
Barrett M99
The Barrett M99 is a single shot rifle derived from the earlier M95 design. Besides the lack of a detachable magazine the M99 looks very similar to the M95. Unlike the M95 the receiver is made from a single block of aluminum instead of two parts of steel. The bolt differs also in having multiple lugs instead of three. As a single shot weapon the operator has to insert a new round manually while cycling the bolt.
M99: Baseline model with 33-inch barrel. Anodized or tan finish.
M99-1: Shorter model with 29-inch barrel. Anodized or tan finish.
M99: Chambered for .416 Barrett round. No shorter barrel model available.
- Specifications:
- M99
- M99-1
- M99 (.416)
| Type | Anti-materiel rifle |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 12.7x99mm NATO |
| Magazine | Single shot, no magazine |
| Operation | Bolt action |
| Fire selector | 0-1 |
| Rate of fire | Bolt action |
| Barrel length | 838 mm |
|---|---|
| Rifling | 381 mm right hand twist |
| Muzzle velocity | ? |
| Stock | Fixed |
| Length | 1.280 mm |
| Width | ? |
| Height | ? |
|---|---|
| Weight | 11.36 kg |
| Sights | Optical sight, various models can be fitted on Picatinny rail |
| Remarks | Bipod |
| Type | Anti-materiel rifle |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 12.7x99mm NATO |
| Magazine | Single shot, no magazine |
| Operation | Bolt action |
| Fire selector | 0-1 |
| Rate of fire | Bolt action |
| Barrel length | 737 mm |
|---|---|
| Rifling | 381 mm right hand twist |
| Muzzle velocity | 854 m/s with M33 ball |
| Stock | Fixed |
| Length | 1.179 mm |
| Width | ? |
| Height | ? |
|---|---|
| Weight | 10.4 kg |
| Sights | Optical sight, various models can be fitted on Picatinny rail |
| Remarks | Bipod |
| Type | Anti-materiel rifle |
|---|---|
| Caliber | .416 Barrrett |
| Magazine | Single shot, no magazine |
| Operation | Bolt action |
| Fire selector | 0-1 |
| Rate of fire | Bolt action |
| Barrel length | 838 mm |
|---|---|
| Rifling | 305 mm right hand twist |
| Muzzle velocity | ? |
| Stock | Fixed |
| Length | 1.280 mm |
| Width | ? |
| Height | ? |
|---|---|
| Weight | 11.4 kg |
| Sights | Optical sight, various models can be fitted on Picatinny rail |
| Remarks | Bipod |
Media
Barrett M82
The Barrett M95 is a cheaper and less bulky alternative to the semi-automatic Barrett M82.
