Forward view of Barrett M95.
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The Barrett M95 is a modern anti-material rifle of US origin. It was developed by Barrett in the late 1980's as a cheaper and smaller alternative to the semi-automatic Barrett M82. The M95 started as the M90, but the improved M95 replaced it in production and was produced in larger numbers.
The M95 is a bolt-action anti-materiel rifle with a bullpup layout. Despite the difference in both layout and action the M95 resembles the semi-automatic M82. The M95 has a similar style of receiver and stock and the same multi-slotted muzzle brake is fitted. The detachable magazine and bolt-action mechanism are located behind the pistol grip. The scope is fitted on a bracket on early production models. Later production models feature a Picatinny accessory rail for mounting the optics and have a rear monopod.
The M95 fires the 12.7x99mm NATO round from a 5 round detachable box magazine. As a bolt action rifle the rate of fire is lower than semi-automatic anti-materiel rifles. Using match grade ammunition the M95 can be used up to ranges of 1.800 meters. Accuracy is reported to be slightly better than the semi-automatic Barrett M82.
The Barrett M95 is sold to many nation for military and law enforcement use. It is less common than the semi-automatic M82, but still used in large numbers. Additionally it is sold for civilian use, mainly on the US market.
Right side view of M95 without optics.
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The forward half of the M95 looks very similar to the widely used Barrett M82 and M107. The M95 is a lighter and more compact weapon, but lacks the semi-automatic fire capability.
The Desert Tech HTI is an anti-materiel rifle that also uses the bullpup layout to reduce overall length.
The Barrett M99 is a longer barrel single shot variant of the M95.
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