| Barrett XM500 | |
| Origin: | United States |
| Type: | Bullpup anti materiel/sniper rifle |
| Is Ranged: | Yes |
| Design Date: | 2006 |
| Manufacturer: | Barrett Firearms Manufacturing |
| Weight: | 26lbs |
| Length: | 46inches |
| Cartridge: | .50 BMG |
| Action: | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
| Feed: | 10-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights: | None |
The Barrett XM500 is a gas-operated, semi-automatic, anti materiel/sniper rifle in development by the Barrett Firearms Company as of 2010.[1] It is fed by a 10-round detachable box magazine situated behind the trigger in bullpup configuration.
Based on the design of the Barrett M82/M107, it is intended to be a lighter, more compact alternative. Since the XM500 has a stationary barrel (instead of the recoiling-barrel design of the M82), it will likely have somewhat better accuracy.[2] As with its predecessor, it comes with a removable, adjustable bipod mounted under the barrel, and a top-mounted Picatinny rail for attachment of a scope or other accessory.[2]