Barrett XM109

Barrett XM109 AMPR
TypeAnti-materiel sniper rifle/Grenade launcher
Place of originUnited States
Production history
DesignerRonnie Barrett
ManufacturerBarrett Firearms Manufacturing
Specifications
Mass33.2 lb (15.1 kg)[1]
Length46 in (120 cm)[1]
Barrel length17.6 in (45 cm)[1]

Cartridge25 × 59 mm[1]
Caliber25mm
ActionSemi-automatic, short recoil[1]
Effective firing range2,000 metres (2,200 yd)
Maximum firing range3,600 metres (3,900 yd)
Feed system5-round detachable box magazine[1]

The Barrett XM109, originally known as the Objective Sniper Weapon (OSW) and now called the Anti-Materiel Payload Rifle (AMPR), is a prototype anti-materiel sniper rifle. It is chambered for 25 × 59 mm grenade rounds and was developed by Barrett Firearms Manufacturing. It was designed in accordance with a requirement set out in 1994, and is capable of defeating light armor and equipment out to 2 km (1.2 miles).[1]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Gates, Bob. "XM109 Briefing Update May 11, 2004". Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, INC. Archived from the original on July 19, 2013. Retrieved December 16, 2012.