The Barrett M82A1 is a semi-automatic tactical rifle chambered in .416 Barrett. At 61.5 lbs with a 29-inch fluted barrel, it is a serious long-range platform, not a field rifle you sling over a shoulder, but one you set up deliberately. The .416 Barrett cartridge drives bullets at high velocity with relatively flat trajectory for the caliber, and the fluted barrel sheds heat during extended strings of fire while the barrel length wrings out extra velocity.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Barrett Firearms
- Model: M82A1
- Type: Semi-Auto Rifle - Tactical
- Caliber: .416 Barrett
- Barrel Length: 29 inches
- Capacity: 10 rounds (10+1)
- Weight: 61.5 lbs (32.7 kg)
- Finish Color: Coyote Tan
- Receiver Material: Steel
- Safety Type: Lever safety
- Sights General: Flip-up iron rear sights
Caliber
The .416 Barrett is purpose-built for extended range. It hits hard at distance and the recoil impulse, while real, is manageable on the M82A1's semi-auto platform because the operating system absorbs a significant portion of it.
Barrel
The 29-inch fluted barrel reduces weight versus a comparable straight-profile tube and improves heat dissipation during prolonged sessions. The length pays dividends in muzzle velocity with the .416 Barrett cartridge.
Sights
Flip-up iron rear sights give a backup aiming option. In practice this rifle almost always runs with an optic, but the irons are there when needed.
Construction
Steel receiver with Coyote Cerakote finish, corrosion-resistant and hard-wearing. The lever safety is straightforward to operate under gloves.
Target Audience
Military and law enforcement units, competitive long-range shooters, and collectors with the range space and budget to shoot a .416 Barrett platform.
Usage Scenarios
- Long-range target shooting: The caliber and barrel length are well-matched for distance work where wind drift and drop need to be minimized.
- Big game hunting: The .416 Barrett generates enough energy at distance to take large, dangerous game where regulations permit such a cartridge.
- Military/LE applications: Barrett M82-series rifles have a long service record with armed forces worldwide.