Barrett MRAD explained

Barrett MRAD
Origin:United States
Type:Sniper rifle
Is Ranged:yes
Service:2013–present
Used By:See Users
Designer:Chris Barrett
Manufacturer:Barrett Firearms Company
Weight:13.9lbs (20" barrel)
14.8lbs (24.5" barrel)
15.3lbs (27" barrel)[1]
Length:42.4inches (20" barrel)
46.9inches (24.5" barrel)
49.4inches (27" barrel)
Part Length:20inches
24.5inches
27inches
Cartridge:
Action:Bolt-action
Range:1500m (4,900feet)
Feed:10 round detachable box magazine

The Barrett MRAD (Multi-role Adaptive Design) is a bolt-action sniper rifle designed by Barrett to meet the requirements of the SOCOM PSR.[4] The MRAD is based on the Barrett 98B and includes a number of modifications and improvements.[5] The Barrett MRAD was named the 2012 Rifle of the Year by Shooting Illustrated magazine.[6] [7]

Design

After the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) announced their desire for a new precision sniper rifle in December 2009, Barrett created the MRAD in accordance with the specifications laid out by SOCOM.[4] Building off of the successful Barrett 98B, the MRAD features multiple improvements such as a folding stock which allows the rifle to be transported more easily. When folded, the stock latches around the bolt handle which increases the security of transporting the rifle without increasing the width when it is unfolded.[1] A major MRAD feature (and requirement of the military PSR solicitation) is a field-changeable barrel/caliber capability. Loosening two Torx screws in the receiver allows the removal of the barrel from the front of the receiver/handguard. With only a bolt face change, and in some cases a magazine change, caliber may be changed. The factory headspaced bolt face is provided with each barrel. Barrel/caliber change can occur in less than two minutes. In addition to the typical military requested calibers of .338 Lapua Magnum, .300 Winchester Magnum, and .308 Winchester calibers, Barrett also offers caliber conversion kits in .338 and .300 Norma Magnum, 7mm Remington Magnum, .260 Remington, and 6.5mm Creedmoor. Barrel lengths are offered in 17" to 26", but not in all calibers. Barrels are available in fluted and heavy profiles. The trigger module can be removed without tools, providing access to user-adjustable trigger pull weight and over travel, and making cleaning easier. Additional features of the MRAD include a single-button length-of-pull adjustment, adjustable cheek rest height, a polymer bolt guide which acts as a dust cover to reduce debris entering the action, a user reversible AR-15 style safety, an ambidextrous magazine release, and the ability to accept standard M16/AR15 style pistol grips.[1] Early MRADs had a 30 MOA slope full length 21.75" standard 1913 Picatinny rail on top of the receiver/handguard. Current MRADs feature a 20 MOA slope rail. Shorter 2"-4" Picatinny rails sections may be user positioned at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock at several fore/aft positions along the handguard. MRADs are offered in several Cerakote colors.[8]

Similar to the M16/AR15, the MRAD upper and lower receivers can be separated by pressing a rear latch assembly under the stock while the front detent pin acts as a hinge AR-15 to allow for maintenance in the field.[9]

With quality .300 Winchester Magnum ammunition the Barrett achieved groups that averaged 0.45 MOA, with the best of them measuring 0.31 MOA.[10]

Precision Sniper Rifle

The particular model of the MRAD that was submitted for USSOCOM's MK21 PSR trial was fitted with a 24.5sp=usNaNsp=us barrel, and weighed 14.8sp=usNaNsp=us (without an optic).[4] In 2013, the Remington Modular Sniper Rifle was selected as the winner of the PSR competition.[11] However, in 2018, it was decided that the MK21 did not conform to SOCOM requirements at the time, and the program was re-competed as the MK22 ASR (Advanced Sniper Rifle).[12]

MK 22 ASR and MK 22 PSR

MK 22 MOD 0 ASR (Advanced Sniper Rifle) is the designation for the Barrett MRAD variant ordered by USSOCOM. In 2019, USSOCCOM awarded Barrett Manufacturing a US$50 million contract for the ASR (Advanced Sniper Rifle) contract, ordering the Barrett MRAD with the ability to convert chambering between 7.62×51mm NATO, .300 Norma Magnum, and .338 Norma Magnum.[13] [14] The MK 22 ASR is issued with Barrett's AML 338 suppressor and paired with the Precision Variable Power Scopes (P-VPS) SU-295/PVS Nightforce ATACR 5-25×56 and SU-295/PVS Nightforce ATACR 7-35×56.[15] [16] [17]

MK 22 PSR (Precision Sniper Rifle) is the designation for the Barrett MRAD variant ordered by the US Army. In 2021, the US Army awarded Barrett a US$49.9 million contract for delivery of 2,800 MK22 PSR rifles,[18] while the Marine Corps planned to order 250.[19] The MK 22 PSR will have conversion kits for .338 Norma Magnum, .300 Norma Magnum, and 7.62×51mm NATO. However, unlike the MK 22 ASR, it is issued with a Leupold Mark 5HD 5-25x56mm scope. The Army plans for the MK 22 to replace the currently in use M107 and M2010 sniper rifles.[20] The Marine Corps intends to have the MK 22 to replace all M40A6 and MK 13 MOD 7 sniper rifles.[21]

Users

In use by the Indonesian Marine Corps, Amphibious Reconnaissance Battalion.[22]

In 2013, the MRAD was adopted by the Yamam, Israel's elite counter-terrorism and SWAT unit, as their long range sniper rifle, to replace old PGM 338 rifles.[23] In 2018, the MRAD was adopted by the Israel Defense Forces.[24] [25]

Introduced in 2018 as a replacement for the 7.62mm Arctic Warfare sniper rifles[26] [27]

Ordered by the Norwegian Armed Forces in 2013. In use with Norwegian Special Operations Forces since 2015, as well as Kystjegerkommandoen and several Norwegian Army units.[28] Snipers of Beredskapstroppen Delta of the Norwegian Police have also been seen with this rifle.[29]

Used by the 707th Special Mission Group.[30]

Snipers in the AFU have been reported to be using MRAD rifles.[31] [32]

MK 22 MOD 0 Advanced Sniper Rifle (ASR) ordered by the U.S. Special Operations Command. MK 22 Precision Sniper Rifle (PSR) ordered by US Army. MK 22 rifle being considered by US Marine Corps, uncertain which variant.[33]

Non-state users

See also

External links

Notes and References

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  3. Web site: MRAD® Operator's Manual . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20201106123248/https://barrett.net/pdf/products/MRAD/MRAD-Manual-12925-REVB.pdf . 6 November 2020 . 14 November 2019 . . 6.
  4. Web site: Langston . Jay . Barrett MRAD .338 Lapua MAG . Tactical-Life.com . 18 December 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220520100144/https://www.tactical-life.com/gear/barrett-mrad-338-lapua-mag/ . 20 May 2022 . 2 April 2011.
  5. Web site: Dall'au . Andre M. . The Barrett Multi-Role Adaptive Design (MRAD) rifle . Tactical-Life.com. 18 December 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210514225506/https://www.tactical-life.com/exclusives/the-barrett-multi-role-adaptive-design-mrad-rifle/ . 14 May 2021 . 21 June 2010.
  6. Web site: Barrett MRAD™ receives Golden Bullseye Award for 2012 Rifle of the Year . Downrange.tv . Outdoor Sportsman Group . 23 April 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120119073924/https://www.downrange.tv/blog/barrett-mrad-receives-golden-bullseye-award-for-2012-rifle-of-the-year/12943/ . January 19, 2012 . en-US . January 13, 2012 . live.
  7. Web site: Barrett . Angela . 11 January 2012 . Barrett MRAD Receives Golden Bullseye Award for 2012 Rifle of the Year from the NRA Publication, Shooting Illustrated . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130126041515/https://barrett.net/publications/MRADRifleOfTheYrPressRelease.pdf . 26 January 2013 . 18 December 2012 . Barrett Firearms Manufacturing.
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  9. Web site: Adelmann. Steve. Barrett MRAD. Shooting Illustrated. 18 December 2012. 24 October 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120610153238/http://www.shootingillustrated.com/index.php/16498/barrett-mrad-review/. 10 June 2012. dead.
  10. Web site: Rex . Austin . 14 November 2019 . Review Barrett MRAD . https://web.archive.org/web/20230506040830/https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2019/11/14/tfb-review-barrett-mrad/ . 6 May 2023 . The Firearm Blog.
  11. Web site: Curtis. Rob. SOCOM PSR contract awarded to Remington Defense MSR. Gearscout blog. 9 March 2013. 7 March 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130312025655/https://www.militarytimes.com/blogs/gearscout/2013/03/07/socom-psr-awarded-to-remington-msr/ . 12 March 2013.
  12. Web site: Keller . Jared . 2020-02-24. The US military is falling in love with the Barrett MRAD sniper rifle. 2021-04-01. Task & Purpose. en-US . https://web.archive.org/web/20220626045426/https://taskandpurpose.com/news/barrett-mrad-military-sniper-rifle/ . 26 June 2022.
  13. Web site: 11 March 2019 . Contracts for March 11, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220527102654/https://www.defense.gov/News/Contracts/Contract/Article/1782108/ . 27 May 2022 . 2021-04-01 . . en-US.
  14. Web site: Jordan . Robert . Barrett MRAD MK22 Review: King of the SOCOM Sniper Rifles . Tactical-Life . 26 June 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220404193558/https://www.tactical-life.com/firearms/barrett-mrad-mk22-review/ . 4 April 2022 . 9 March 2022.
  15. Web site: Moss . Matthew . Nightforce Optics Selected as SOCOM's Precision-Variable Power Scopes . The Firearm Blog . 26 June 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220624182511/https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2019/12/18/ussocom-selects-nightforce-optics-for-precision-variable-power-scope/ . 24 June 2022 . 18 December 2019.
  16. Web site: 2022 . Nightforce 2022 Catalogue . https://web.archive.org/web/20220624064008/https://cdn.nightforceoptics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022_Product_Catalog.pdf . 24 June 2022 . 26 June 2022 . Nightforce.
  17. Web site: Tingley . Brett . Trevithick . Joseph . Army Green Berets Brought Out Their Newest Sniper Rifle For A Celebrity Shoot-Off . The WarZone . 26 June 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220107072335/https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/43742/army-green-berets-brought-out-their-newest-sniper-rifle-for-a-celebrity-shoot-off . 7 January 2022 . 4 January 2022.
  18. Web site: Rowland . Peter . Williamson . Jamin D. . 31 March 2021 . New Army sniper weapon system contract awarded to Barrett Firearms . https://web.archive.org/web/20220527102650/https://www.army.mil/article/244821/new_army_sniper_weapon_system_contract_awarded_to_barrett_firearms . 27 May 2022 . 2021-04-01 . . en.
  19. Web site: Cox . Matthew . 3 March 2020 . Army and Marines to Arm Snipers with Special Operations Multi-Caliber Sniper Rifle . https://web.archive.org/web/20220610035821/https://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/03/03/army-and-marines-arm-snipers-special-operations-multi-caliber-sniper-rifle.html . 10 June 2022 . Military.com.
  20. Web site: MK22 Precision Sniper Rifle (PSR) . https://web.archive.org/web/20220518234058/https://www.peosoldier.army.mil/Equipment/Equipment-Portfolio/Project-Manager-Soldier-Lethality-Portfolio/MK22-Precision-Sniper-Rifle/ . 18 May 2022 . 26 June 2022 . PEO Soldier.
  21. Web site: US Marines test new Mk22 Mod 0 sniper rifle . Defense Brief . 26 June 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220508140717/https://defbrief.com/2022/05/06/us-marines-test-new-mk22-mod-0-sniper-rifle/ . 8 May 2022 . 6 May 2022.
  22. Web site: 15 January 2024 . Prajurit Taifib 2 Marinir Asah Kemampuan Menembak Sniper . tni.mil.id . Id.
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