Barrett M98
Summary
| Country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Sniper rifle |
| Manufacturer | Barrett |
Technical specifications
| Barrett M98 | |
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| Fire Rate | Single shot rounds/min. |
| Caliber | .338 Lapua |
| Magazine | 10 rounds |
| Length | 1175 mm (46.3 in) |
| Weight | 7.0 kg (15.4 lb) |
| Range | 1000 m (3281 ft) |
Description
The Barrett M90 is a bullpup, bolt-action rifle designed and manufactured by Barrett Firearms Company from 1990 to 1995. It served as a bolt-action alternative to the semi-automatic Barrett M82, created to appeal to consumers seeking a bolt-action rifle chambered in .50 BMG. Production ceased in 1995, when it was superseded by the M95. The M90 was acquired at a slow pace and is now commonly available through firearm collectors.
Chambered in .50 BMG (12.7×99mm NATO), the M90 incorporates several features:
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A bullpup layout for compactness.
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A fluted barrel with a two-chamber muzzle brake designed to reduce recoil.
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A two-part receiver made of stamped sheet steel, held together by push pins.
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A Picatinny rail for mounting optical scopes, as it lacks iron sights.
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A 5-round detachable box magazine within the stock.
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An integrated foldable bipod for stability.
The barrel length is comparable to the Barrett M82A1 and includes three large locking lugs.
The Barrett M95, introduced in 1995, featured improvements such as a repositioned pistol grip and trigger assembly to improve magazine clearance, changes to the firing pin and bolt handle, and a chrome-plated barrel chamber.
Originally, the Barrett M90 was used among civilian long-range competition shooters. The rifle's design is intended for stable firing support. Being a bolt-action system, it has fewer potential points of failure compared to semi-automatic rifles.
The Provisional IRA is also a known user of the Barrett M90.