M82 (rifle)
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The M82 rifle is a high powered sniper rifle developed by the U.S. Barrett Firearms Company. This weapon is effective up to 1,200 m and built for armor piercing and long range sniping of infantry.
Specifications
- Caliber: .50 BMG (12.7 X 99mm)
- Chamber: Chambered for commercial and MATCH ammunition
- Operation: Semi-automatic – Short recoil cycle
- Barrel: Length 29 inches (73.67 cm)
- Rifling: Twist 1 turn in 15 inches (38.1 cm)
- Rifle: Weight 33.8 pounds (12.9kg)
- Overall length: 57 inches (144.78 cm)
- Disassembled length: 38 inches (96.52 cm)
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