The Barrett Rifle: Sniping and anti-materiel rifles in the War

The Barrett Rifle: Sniping and anti-materiel rifles in the War on Terror (Weapon, 45)
- Reference Book
The Barrett M82A1 and its derivatives are among the most successful sniping rifles ever manufactured. Now entering its fourth decade of service, the short-recoil, semi-automatic system is capable of firing a devastating .50-caliber round with lethal accuracy over distances of more than 2 kilometers. Unconfirmed reports from Afghanistan in 2012 accredit the Barrett with one of history's longest ever kills at 2,815 meters. This is the technical history of a rifle initially developed as a sporting firearm, but which evolved into a long-range sniping rifle and a formidable military anti-materiel tool, designed to neutralize everything from enemy vehicles to parked aircraft. Adopted by snipers across the world, the Barrett rifles have seen active service in Operation Desert Storm, Iraq, and Afghanistan and have become an important addition to police, armed services, and Special Forces units alike.
Country USA
Brand Osprey Publishing
Manufacturer Osprey Publishing
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 10 b/w; 54 col
ReleaseDate 2016-03-22
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9781472811011

The Barrett Rifle: Sniping and anti-materiel rifles in the War on Terror (Weapon, 45)