Barrett M98

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Barrett M98 Specifications
Country of origin: United States
Operation: Semi-automatic
Cartridge: .338 Lapua
Muzzle Velocity: 975 m/s
Range: 1200 m
Length: 1175 mm
Weight (Empty): 7 kg
Barrel: 610 mm
Magazine capacity: 10 rounds
Magazine type: box magazine

The Barrett M98 is an extended-range, semi-automatic sniper rifle, introduced at the 1998 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, NV. This rifle chambers a .338 Lapua Magnum cartridge and has a gas-operated semi-automatic action. The stock is made of fiberglass reinforced polyamide plastic to reduce weight.

[edit] History

Introduction of this rifle has been delayed due to the introduction of the Barrett Model 99.


[edit] See also

List of sniper rifles

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