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M82/M107 .50 caliber Barrett sniper rifle

Writing by Cristian on Tuesday, 28 of August , 2007 at 4:54 pm

The M82 and the most recent evolution the M107 are both versions of the same weapon: the .50 caliber Barrett sniper rifle. It’s the most representative sniper rifle, because of its incredible rage (1.5 kilometers) and currently holds the record at 2.5 kilometers. There is no significant difference between the M107 designation ant the last upgrade of the M82: M82A1M.

So why is it so popular? Well probably because there isn’t any armor available yet that can withstand it, and it can actually penetrate vehicle armor! In the ’90s the US military ordered a 125 such weapons to be used in Kuwait and the Iraq war. After seeing it was a definitive success, they wanted some modifications to it, so the most recent model M82A1M was created, which features some changes like the scope railing being adapted to other types of scopes, less recoil, and the cartridge holder being placed behind the trigger.

All these modifications allowed the M82 to be shot from the shoulder. Have a look at the slideshow photo gallery and at the two cool videos I included in this post, to get the feel of the M107 .50 cal sniper rifle!


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Here is a segment from one of my favorite shows “Future Weapons” dedicated to the M107 sniper rifle:

And here’s an example of the recoil you can expect when firing it! Amazing!

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13 Comments

Comment by zack

Made Friday, 9 of November , 2007 at 7:40 pm

the M82 .50 calliber sniper rifle is actually used in call of duty 4 …i looked it up and it was ligit …i thought that was pretty cool that they use official guns and not made up shit

Comment by COD4 ADDICT

Made Thursday, 14 of February , 2008 at 4:52 pm

yeh thats the only reason i looked it up … i amazing with this in cod4 haha … best sniper int he game … it sounds amzing when u fire it too

Comment by moran patricio

Made Tuesday, 22 of April , 2008 at 1:38 am

Muy bueno todos los articulos y las imaguenes como su contenido da gusto entrar en esta pag. espero que sigan haci y les deceo mucha suerte un amigo desde argentina y en la provinvia de cordoba capital.. tiro con un 308 bull barrel caƱo de 25.50” y con paredes de 28 mm. acsion mauser 1909 ..

Comment by Mike

Made Tuesday, 1 of July , 2008 at 11:47 pm

Yeah, I fired a Barrett 50 Caliber ultra light today, for the first time, and It was an experience like no other, after the first shot, I was stunned for a couple seconds, the sounds is something i can deal with, but I’m surprised that the percussion I got from it didn’t kill me.

Comment by billy hurley

Made Saturday, 12 of July , 2008 at 11:25 pm

yes i shot a 50 2day and i was scared of the bullet size i thought it was going to kick like a mule but i didnt even feel it i love it

Comment by Bob

Made Wednesday, 6 of August , 2008 at 10:33 pm

cod4 amazing especially the barrett .50 cal i got to level 49 just yesterday ! level like no tomorrow

Comment by Alistair

Made Saturday, 6 of September , 2008 at 9:13 pm

but does it jam ??? can be quite useless if it does

Comment by chedas

Made Saturday, 13 of September , 2008 at 4:23 pm

i got the barret .50 cal yesterday @ cod 4 and it’s amazing with the stopping power perk i get 1 shot kills while hitting in the stomach area…

2 bad i have to leave my r700 with red tiger ^^

the bullet size iRL is crazy i laughed when i saw the video above ^^

Comment by Tyler

Made Thursday, 9 of October , 2008 at 5:42 pm

you guy r so dumb cause it is just a game and not the real world. you have to think in real life terms here that gun there is a bad ass gun no matter what anybody says

Comment by dom

Made Tuesday, 21 of October , 2008 at 9:23 pm

yall are so gay. I have to do a stupide report thts why i am on this gay site. and all of tthis call of duty stuff. It’s a game play it and shut up.

Comment by Chris van Schalkwyk

Made Monday, 10 of November , 2008 at 7:36 pm

Goodday,

what an amazing Rifle.

Can one purchase one of these babies??

Comment by Chris van Schalkwyk

Made Monday, 10 of November , 2008 at 7:49 pm

Can you purchase one of these babies?

Comment by Gregori

Made Friday, 14 of November , 2008 at 5:06 pm

You want to get one. Ok. How many? Price negotiable.

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