Barrett MRAD (Multi-Role Adaptive Design)

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Barrett MRAD

Barrett MRAD Press Image[1]
Type Sniper rifle
Place of origin United States
Production history
Designer Chris Barrett
Manufacturer Barrett Firearms Company
Specifications
Weight 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) [2]
Length 42.4 in (108 cm) (20" Barrel)
46.9 in (119 cm) (24.5" Barrel)
49.4 in (125 cm) (27" Barrel) [2]
Barrel length 20 in (51 cm)
24.5 in (62 cm)
27 in (69 cm) [2]
Cartridge .338 Lapua Magnum, .300 Win. Mag. and .308 Win.[3]
Action Bolt-action
Feed system 10 round detachable box magazine

The Barrett MRAD or Multi-Role Adaptive Design is a bolt-action sniper rifle that was designed by Barrett to meet the requirements of the SOCOM PSR.[4] The MRAD is based on the Barrett 98B with a number of modifications and improvements.[5] The Barrett MRAD was named the 2012 Rifle of the Year by the NRA.[6]

Design

After the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) announced their desire for a new Precision Sniper Rifle in December 2009, Barrett created the MRAD in accordance with the specifications laid out by SOCOM.[4] Building off of the successful Barrett 98B, the MRAD features multiple improvements such as a folding stock which allows the rifle to be transported more easily. When folded, the stock latches around the bolt handle which increases the security of transporting the rifle.[2] Additional features of the MRAD include a single-button length-of-pull adjustment, a bolt guide which acts as a dust cover to reduce debris entering the action, a trigger module which can be removed without tools making cleaning easier, an ambidextrous magazine release, and the ability to accept standard M4/M16 pistol grips.[2]

The MRAD includes an upper receiver that can tilt on its take-down pin like an AR to allow for easy maintenance in the field.[7]

SOCOM PSR

The particular model of the MRAD that was submitted for the PSR trial was fitted with a 24.5 in (62 cm) barrel, and weighed 14.8 lb (6.7 kg) (without an optic)."[4] The Remington Modular Sniper Rifle was selected as the winner of the PSR competition.[8]

References

  1. ↑ "MRAD". Barrett. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "MRAD". Barrett. Retrieved 17 December 2012.
  3. ↑ http://www.barrett.net/firearms/mrad
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Langston, Jay. "Barrett MRAD .338 Lapua MAG". Tactical-Life.com. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
  5. ↑ Dall'au, Andre M. "The Barrett Multi-Role Adaptive Design (MRAD) rifle". Tactical-Life.com. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
  6. ↑ Barrett, Angela. "Barrett MRAD Receives Golden Bullseye Award for 2012 Rifle of the Year from the NRA Publication, Shooting Illustrated". Barret. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
  7. ↑ Adelmann, Steve (24 October 2011). "Barrett MRAD". Shooting Illustrated. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
  8. ↑ Curtis, Rob (7 March 2013). "SOCOM PSR contract awarded to Remington Defense MSR". Gearscout blog. Military Times. Retrieved 9 March 2013.

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