BARRET M82A1
| CALIBER: | .50 BMG |
| MAGAZINE: | 10-shot detachable box magazine |
| BARREL: | 73cm |
| HEAVY SYSTEM OF OPERATIONS: | Semi-automatic |
| OVERALL LENGTH: | 145cm |
| WEIGHT W/O MAGAZINE AND BIPOD: | 14kg |
| WEIGHT OF BIPOD: | ? |
| SIGHTS: | Open, iron and 10x scope. Swedish army uses Hendsoldt 10X and as an option a night sight. |
| STOCK: | Composition with Sorbothane recoil pad. |
| FEATURES: | Recoil operated with recoiling barrel to reduce felt recoil (combined with the muzzlebrake, felt recoil is claimed to be the same as a 12 g.) Three-lug locking bolt. Self leveling bi-pod. Fully detachable for easy transport. Comes with a special backpack to store the parts under transport. |
 |
This
weapon was first introduced to the Swedish army in the
late 80īs. Immediately it became a success, bringing a whole new dimension to the light infantry support. Swedish army name of the Barret M82A1 is AG90. |
| Me
firing this monster, notice the dust blowing backwards by
the muzzlebreak exhaustion. |