| Barrett MRAD | |
|---|---|
 Barrett MRAD in various colors | |
| Type | Sniper rifle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2013–present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Chris Barrett |
| Manufacturer | Barrett Firearms Company |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 13.9 lb (6.3 kg) (20" barrel) 14.8 lb (6.7 kg) (24.5" barrel) 15.3 lb (6.9 kg) (27" barrel)[1] |
| Length | 42.4 in (108 cm) (20" barrel) 46.9 in (119 cm) (24.5" barrel) 49.4 in (125 cm) (27" barrel)[1] |
| Barrel length | 20 in (51 cm) 24.5 in (62 cm) 27 in (69 cm)[1] |
| Cartridge | |
| Action | Bolt-action |
| Effective firing range | 1,600 yards (1,500 m)[clarification needed] |
| Feed system | 10 round detachable box magazine |
The Barrett MRAD (Multi-role Adaptive Design) is a bolt-action sniper rifle designed by Barrett to meet the requirements of the SOCOM PSR.[4] The MRAD is based on the Barrett 98B and includes a number of modifications and improvements.[5] The Barrett MRAD was named the 2012 Rifle of the Year by Shooting Illustrated magazine.[6][7]
- ^ a b c d "MRAD". Barrett. Archived from the original on 28 August 2012. Retrieved 17 December 2012.
- ^ "Barrett 2019 Catalog" (PDF). Barrett. p. 33. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 May 2019. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
- ^ "MRAD® Operator's Manual" (PDF). Barrett. p. 6. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 November 2020. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
- ^ Langston, Jay (2 April 2011). "Barrett MRAD .338 Lapua MAG". Tactical-Life.com. Archived from the original on 20 May 2022. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- ^ Dall'au, Andre M. (21 June 2010). "The Barrett Multi-Role Adaptive Design (MRAD) rifle". Tactical-Life.com. Archived from the original on 14 May 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- ^ "Barrett MRAD™ receives Golden Bullseye Award for 2012 Rifle of the Year". Downrange.tv. Outdoor Sportsman Group. 13 January 2012. Archived from the original on 19 January 2012. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
- ^ Barrett, Angela (11 January 2012). "Barrett MRAD Receives Golden Bullseye Award for 2012 Rifle of the Year from the NRA Publication, Shooting Illustrated" (PDF). Barrett Firearms Manufacturing. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 January 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2012.