Barrett MRAD
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Barrel
- 620 mm
- Weight, empty
- 6.70 kg
- Introduced
- 2013
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Barrett MRAD (Multi-Role Adaptive Design) is a modern modular bolt-action sniper rifle developed by Chris Barrett to meet a 2009 U.S. Special Operations Command requirement for an advanced precision sniper rifle. The MRAD's defining feature is its field-changeable barrel and caliber system, which allows operators to convert between .338 Lapua Magnum, .300 Norma Magnum, 7.62x51mm NATO, and several other calibers by loosening two Torx screws to remove the barrel from the front of the receiver, swapping the bolt face, and in some cases changing the magazine. The rifle features a lightweight folding polymer stock that latches to the bolt handle when collapsed, a full-length Picatinny top rail, and a user-adjustable match-grade trigger. In 2019, USSOCOM awarded Barrett a $50 million contract for the Mk 22 Mod 0 Advanced Sniper Rifle (ASR), and in 2021, the US Army awarded a $49.9 million contract for 2,800 Mk 22 PSR (Precision Sniper Rifle) systems, making the MRAD the standard precision rifle platform across US military forces.
The MRAD represents a new paradigm in military sniper rifles, designed from the ground up as a multi-caliber platform that can adapt to any mission profile. Its selection as both the USSOCOM Advanced Sniper Rifle and the US Army Precision Sniper Rifle marks the first time in decades that all US military branches will standardize on a single precision rifle system, replacing a patchwork of different sniper rifles across services.
The military Mk 22 ASR variant uses .338 Norma Magnum as its primary chambering rather than .338 Lapua Magnum, along with .300 Norma Magnum and 7.62x51mm NATO conversion kits. The civilian MRAD is available in .338 Lapua Magnum, .300 Winchester Magnum, .308 Winchester, 6.5 Creedmoor, 7mm Remington Magnum, and .260 Remington. The MRAD SMR (Single Mission Rifle) introduced in 2020 is a fixed-stock variant optimized for civilian precision shooters. The MRAD ELR (Extreme Long Range) was introduced in 2024 for extreme distance shooting applications. The thumb safety is ambidextrous and can be swapped for left or right-hand operation. The rifle evolved from the Barrett 98B platform. With folded stock, the overall length is approximately 1016mm (40 inches).
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Barrett Firearms Manufacturing
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Country
- United States
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2013
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 620 mm
- Overall length
- 1191 mm
- Weight, empty
- 6.70 kg
- Weight, loaded
- 7.20 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Bolt action
- Firing mechanism
- Striker fired
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Trigger pull
- 27.0 N
- Capacity
- 10
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Aluminum alloy
- Barrel
- Steel
- Stock
- Polymer composite
- Finish
- Cerakote
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 945 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 6570 J
- Effective range
- 1500 m
- Maximum range
- 5000 m
- Rate of fire
- 12 rpm
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Folding stock
Quick change barrel
Multi caliber
Free floating barrel
Adjustable cheek piece
Adjustable length of pull
Full length picatinny rail
Suppressor ready
Match grade trigger
Modular design
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 39 .338 Lapua Magnum sniper rifles | 6.70 kg | 6.53 kg | Heavier than about 60% |
| Overall lengthAmong 37 .338 Lapua Magnum sniper rifles | 1191 mm | 1230 mm | Shorter than about 80% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 39 .338 Lapua Magnum sniper rifles | 620 mm | 686 mm | Among the shortest tenth |
| Magazine capacityAmong 39 .338 Lapua Magnum sniper rifles | 10 | 5 | Holds more rounds than about 90% |
Its place in the rankings
Answers
Questions about the Barrett MRAD
How much does the Barrett MRAD weigh?
The Barrett MRAD weighs 6.70 kg (14.77 lb) empty and 7.20 kg (15.87 lb) loaded.
What caliber is the Barrett MRAD?
The Barrett MRAD is chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum, .300 Norma Magnum, and 7.62x51mm NATO.
How many rounds does the Barrett MRAD hold?
The Barrett MRAD holds 10 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the Barrett MRAD?
The Barrett MRAD is 1191 mm (46.9 in) long overall, with a 620 mm (24.4 in) barrel.
Who makes the Barrett MRAD?
The Barrett MRAD is made by Barrett Firearms Manufacturing (United States). It was designed by Chris Barrett.
When was the Barrett MRAD introduced?
The Barrett MRAD was introduced in 2013.
How does the Barrett MRAD operate?
The Barrett MRAD uses a bolt action, and its firing mechanism is striker fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
Every part that mounts on this, resolved
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Provenance
What the record holds
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In service
- United States Special Operations Command
- 2019
- United States Army
- 2021
- United States Marine Corps
- 2024
- Israel Defense Forces
- 2018
- New Zealand Defence Force
- 2018
- Norwegian Armed Forces
- 2015
- Republic of Korea Special Forces (707th SMG)
- South Korea
- Indonesian Marine Corps
- Indonesia
- Colombian National Army
- 2025
- Armed Forces of Ukraine
- Ukraine
Provenance
Confidence in this record
86%
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