Barrett Model 98B
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.
| Barrett Model 98B | |
|---|---|
Barrett Model 98B | |
| Type | Sniper Rifle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Ronnie Barrett |
| Designed | 1997 |
| Manufacturer | Barrett Firearms Manufacturing |
| Produced | 2008–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 12.4 lb (5.6 kg) (20" Barrel) 13.5 lb (6.1 kg) (27" Barrel) |
| Length | 43 in (110 cm) (20" Barrel) 49.75 in (126.4 cm) (27" Barrel) |
| Barrel length | 20 in (51 cm) 27 in (69 cm) |
| Cartridge | .338 Lapua Magnum |
| Action | Bolt action |
| Muzzle velocity | 3,100 ft/s (940 m/s) |
| Maximum firing range | 1,500 metres (1,600 yd) |
| Feed system | 10-round detachable box magazine |
Sub-MOA shot groupings of 0.73 inches (19 mm) at 100 yards (91 m), 1.3 inches (33 mm) at 200 yards (180 m), and 4.05 inches (103 mm) at 800 yards (730 m) were obtained.
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