The Barrett MRAD Tactical is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum, built on a modular platform that lets you swap calibers and barrel lengths without specialized tools. It weighs 14.5 lbs and ships with a side-folding synthetic stock, which makes it more packable than its size suggests. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: MRAD Tactical 
• Caliber: .338 Lapua Mag 
• Barrel Length: 26 inches 
• Overall Length: 49.4 inches 
• Capacity: 10+1 rounds 
• Weight: 14.5 lbs (232 oz) 
• Action Type: Bolt Action 
• Finish Color: Black Cerakote 
• Safety System: Ambidextrous 
• Trigger Type: Match-grade trigger module 
• Stock Type: Side folding synthetic stock 
• Sights Type: Optic Ready (no iron sights included) 
   

Detailed Features 

• Match-grade trigger module with crisp pull and minimal overtravel 
• Modular design allows caliber changes without specialized tools 
• Ambidextrous safety for left- and right-handed shooters 
• Fluted barrel reduces weight while maintaining rigidity 
• Muzzle brake cuts recoil and improves follow-up shot accuracy 
• Picatinny rail for optics and accessories 
• Side-folding stock for transport 
   
  The .338 Lapua Magnum is the caliber of choice for long-range precision work -- it carries energy and holds trajectory well past 1,000 yards, which is why it's used by military snipers and serious long-range competitors. The MRAD's modular design is a practical advantage: the same lower receiver accepts different caliber conversions, so you're not buying a separate rifle for each application. The match trigger and fluted barrel reflect where Barrett focused the engineering attention on this model. It arrives optic-ready with no iron sights, so budget for glass.

The Barrett MRAD in .338 Lapua with 26" barrel draws consistent praise for accuracy and build quality, with equally consistent grumbling about two things: weight and cost.

Owners who use it for long-range precision work report excellent results -- tight groups at distance, reliable feeding, and the .338 Lapua's terminal performance at extended range. The modular caliber-swap system gets real appreciation from people who actually use it; being able to run different calibers on the same lower is a genuine practical benefit. Build quality is described as solid across the board.

The 14.5 lb weight is the most common complaint. It's manageable at a static shooting position but becomes a liability in the field during extended carry. .338 Lapua ammunition is also expensive and sometimes hard to source, which makes the MRAD a rifle you have to budget around rather than just buy and run.