- Barrett XM500
Infobox Weapon|is_ranged=yes
name=Barrett XM500
type=Sniper rifle
origin=flagcountry|United States
era=Modern
spec_type=Heavy Sniper rifle
caliber=.50
cartridge=12.7×99mm NATO
feed=10-round detachable box magazine
action=Gas-operated,rotating bolt
weight=26 lb
length=46 inchesThe Barrett XM500 is a gas-operated, semi-automatic
sniper rifle /anti-materiel rifle currently in development by theBarrett Firearms Company . It is fed by a 10-round detachable box magazine situated behind the trigger inbullpup configuration.It is based on the Barrett M82/M107 .50-caliber sniper rifle. It is intended to be a lighter, more compact alternative to the M82. Since the XM500 has a stationary barrel (instead of the recoiling-barrel design of the M82), it will likely have somewhat better accuracy and still have the same range as the M82/M107. As with its predecessor, it comes with a removable, adjustable
bipod mounted under the barrel, and a top-mountedpicatinny rail for attachment of a scope and/or other accessory. [ [http://world.guns.ru/sniper/sn73-e.htm Barrett XM500 page on "Modern Firearms & Ammunition" website] ]References
External links
* [http://www.defensereview.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=886 "Defense Review" article with several pictures]
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