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Barrett M95



Overview


Barrett M95

Forward view of Barrett M95.
Source: Unknown author - © copyright lies with original owner

Origin
United States
Type
Anti-materiel rifle
Entered service
Early 1990's
Status
In service
Development
Late 1980's
Developer
United States - Barrett
Production
1990 - 1995 (M90)
1995 - present (M95)
Producer
United States - Barrett
Unit cost
$ 6.500 in 2013
Number produced
Several thousand (estimate)
Designations
Model 95
XM107 (M95 in US Army trails, later Barrett M82A3 was selected as M107)

Description


Introduction

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.

Design

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.

Firepower

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.

Users

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.

Variants


Barrett M95

Right side view of M95 without optics.
Source: Barrett - © copyright lies with original owner

List of M95 variants

M90
Original bullpup bolt-action model derived from the widely used semi-automatic Barrett M82.
M95
Improved M90 with pistol grip placed further forwards. Has a scope bracket instead of Picatinny sight rail in later models.
M95SP
Late production model M95 with Picatinny sight rail, available in anodized or tan finish. Currently the standard production model. Sometimes known as M95M, but most often referred to as M95 without SP suffix.

Details


Facts M95
General
Origin
United States
Type
Anti-materiel rifle
Caliber
Caliber
12.7x99mm NATO
Feed system
5 round detachable box magazine
Barrel length
736 mm
Rifling
381 mm right hant twist
Muzzle velocity
854 m/s with M33 ball
Operation
Action
Bolt action
Locking
Rotating bolt
Fire selector
0 - 1
Rate of fire
Bolt action
Dimensions
Stock type
Fixed
Length
1.143 mm
Weight
10.7 kg empty without scope
Sights
Sight radius
Picatinny rail for riflescope
Early M95 had a scope bracket
Mechanical
None
Accessories
Bipod
Adjustable bipod
Rear monopod in late production models

Media


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