Barrett Firearms Manufacturing
Bullpup firearms
| Barrett XM500 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Bullpup anti materiel/sniper rifle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2006 |
| Manufacturer | Barrett Firearms Manufacturing |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 26 lb (12 kg) |
| Length | 46 in (120 cm) |
| Cartridge | .50 BMG |
| Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
| Feed system | 10-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | None |
The Barrett XM500 is a gas-operated, semi-automatic, anti materiel/sniper rifle currently in development by the Barrett Firearms Company.[1] It is fed by a 10-round detachable box magazine situated behind the trigger in bullpup configuration.
Based on the design of the Barrett M82/M107, it is intended to be a lighter, more compact alternative. Since the XM500 has a stationary barrel (instead of the recoiling-barrel design of the M82), it will likely have somewhat better accuracy.[2] As with its predecessor, it comes with a removable, adjustable bipod mounted under the barrel, and a top-mounted Picatinny rail for attachment of a scope or other accessory.[2]
