Global InformationBarrett Model 98B information
| Barrett Model 98B | |
|---|---|
 Barrett Model 98B | |
| Type | Sniper Rifle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Ronnie Barrett |
| Designed | 1997[1] |
| Manufacturer | Barrett Firearms Manufacturing[2] |
| Produced | 2008–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 12.4 lb (5.6 kg) (20" Barrel) 13.5 lb (6.1 kg) (27" Barrel)[3] |
| Length | 43 in (110 cm) (20" Barrel) 49.75 in (126.4 cm) (27" Barrel)[3] |
| Barrel length | 20 in (51 cm) 27 in (69 cm) [3] |
| Cartridge | .338 Lapua Magnum[3] |
| Action | Bolt action |
| Muzzle velocity | 3,100 ft/s (940 m/s)[4] |
| Maximum firing range | 1,500 metres (1,600 yd) |
| Feed system | 10-round detachable box magazine |
The Barrett Model 98B (also known as the Barrett Model 98 Bravo) is a bolt-action sniper rifle chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum (8.6×70mm or 8.58×70mm) and manufactured by Barrett Firearms Manufacturing. The Model 98B was officially announced in October 2008, and became available for sale in early 2009, with an MSRP of $4,495.00.[1]
Sub-MOA shot groupings of 0.73 inches (19 mm) at 100 yards (91 m),[1] 1.3 inches (33 mm) at 200 yards (180 m), and 4.05 inches (103 mm) at 800 yards (730 m) were obtained.[4]
- ^ a b c Stanton L. Wormley, Jr., Innovation With A Purpose: Barrett's Model 98 Bravo Archived 2010-12-04 at the Wayback Machine, American Rifleman, April 2009
- ^ Barret Firearms Company, 98bravo.com, The Specs Archived 2011-07-07 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b c d "Barrett 98B". Barrett. Archived from the original on 2012-12-18. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- ^ a b Crane, David, New Barrett M98B .338 Lapua Magnum Bolt-Action Anti-Materiel/Sniper Rifle, DefenseReview.com, September 28, 2008