Barrett MRAD
| Barrett MRAD | |
|---|---|
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Barrett MRAD Press Image[1] | |
| Type | Sniper rifle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| Used by |
Israel: YAMAM Norway |
| 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] |
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| 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]
With match grade .338 Lapua Magnum ammunition the MRAD is capable of 0.5 MOA (minute of arc) accuracy at a distances of up to 1500 meters. With standard ammunition the accuracy drops to 1 MOA.[8]
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.[9]
Users
Israel: In 2013 the MRAD was adopted by the Yamam, Israel's elite counter-terrorism and SWAT unit as their long range sniper rifle, to replace old PGM 338 rifles.[10] Following the positive reviews from the YAMAM, the MRAD is being evaluated also by the Israel Defense Forces.
Norway: In use by the Norwegian armed forces special operations forces since 2015.[11]
References
- ↑ "MRAD". Barrett. Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "MRAD". Barrett. Retrieved 17 December 2012.
- ↑ http://www.barrett.net/firearms/mrad
- 1 2 3 Langston, Jay. "Barrett MRAD .338 Lapua MAG". Tactical-Life.com. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- ↑ Dall'au, Andre M. "The Barrett Multi-Role Adaptive Design (MRAD) rifle". Tactical-Life.com. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- ↑ Barrett, Angela. "Barrett MRAD Receives Golden Bullseye Award for 2012 Rifle of the Year from the NRA Publication, Shooting Illustrated" (PDF). Barret. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 January 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- ↑ Adelmann, Steve (24 October 2011). "Barrett MRAD". Shooting Illustrated. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- ↑ Barrett MRAD, Shooting Illustrated.
- ↑ Curtis, Rob (7 March 2013). "SOCOM PSR contract awarded to Remington Defense MSR". Gearscout blog. Military Times. Retrieved 9 March 2013.
- ↑ נחשף פירוט הנשק של הימ"מ, Ynet, 2015.3.1
- ↑ , Presis og potent, Vi Menn, 2015
