The M82A1A is a semi-automatic,
air cooled,
box magazine
fed rifle chambered for the .50 caliber, M2 Browning Machine
Gun cartridge (.50 BMG or 12.7 x 99mm
NATO). This rifle operates by means of the short recoil principle. The weapon system is comprised of the rifle (M82A1A) with a Unertl 10-power scope and an additional
box magazine. The system comes packed in its own watertight, airtight carrying
case with an
air release valve for aircraft transportation and the requisite cleaning
rod and brushes. The basic M82A1A rifle is equipped with bipod, muzzle brake, carrying handle, metallic sights, and 10-round
box magazine. There is also a back
pack for cross country transport and a bandolier for
extra magazines is available.
The M82A1A is designed to provide commanders the tactical option of employing snipers with an anti-materiel weapon to augment the present anti-personnel M40A1 7.62mm weapon. The rifle is manufactured by Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, Incorporated of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The scope is manufactured by Unertl to match the trajectory of .50 caliber Raufoss Grade A (DODIC A606), which is the standard operational round.
M82A1A .50 Caliber Special Application Scoped Rifle
Manufacturers: Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, Inc. and Unertl
Length: 57 inches (144.78 centimeters)
Barrel length: 29 inches (73.
67 cm)
Weight: 32.5 pounds (
14.75 kilograms) (unloaded)
Bore diameter: 12.7mm (.50 Caliber)
Maximum effective range on equipment-sized targets: 1800 meters
Muzzle velocity: 2800
feet (854 meters) per second
Magazine capacity: 10 rounds