sniper · bolt-action | United States
| Caliber | .50 BMG |
|---|---|
| Barrel | 737 mm (29.0 in) |
| Weight | 14016 g (494.4 oz, manufacturer figure) |
| Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Action | bolt-action |
| Manufacturer | Barrett |
| Country | United States |
The Barrett M82A1 .50 BMG is a bolt-action sniper chambered in .50 BMG, built by Barrett in United States. From its 737 mm (29.0 in) barrel, PMP FMJ (660 gr FMJ) leaves the muzzle at about 2910 fps (887 m/s), adjusted from the 737 mm test barrel the figure was measured in. Zeroed at 100 m, the bullet drops 101 mm by 200 m with 13226 J (9755 ft-lb) left. At the muzzle that is enough to defeat Drywall, Plate Glass, Pine Wood, Brick, AR500 Steel and Kevlar NIJ IIIA. It feeds from a 10-round magazine.
Computed by the BallisticEngine engine for this barrel length, zeroed at 100 m, 15 °C, sea level, no wind.
| Distance | Drop | Velocity | Energy | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 m | 0 mm | 836 m/s | 14934 J | 0.12 s |
| 200 m | -101 mm | 786 m/s | 13226 J | 0.24 s |
| 300 m | -361 mm | 739 m/s | 11680 J | 0.37 s |
| 500 m | -1443 mm | 649 m/s | 9010 J | 0.66 s |
Against a semi-infinite block of each material, with PMP FMJ at the muzzle. The verdict compares the depth reached against a realistic barrier thickness.
| Material | Verdict | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| Drywall (½") | ✓ Full penetration | 661 mm |
| Plate Glass (¼") | ✓ Full penetration | 59 mm |
| Pine Wood (1") | ✓ Full penetration | 687 mm |
| Brick (4") | ✓ Full penetration | 396 mm |
| AR500 Steel (⅜") | ✓ Full penetration | 15 mm |
| Kevlar NIJ IIIA | ✓ Full penetration | 27 mm |
| Load | Mass | Velocity | Type | BC (G1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornady Hornady 50 BMG 750 gr A-Tip® Match™ | 750 gr | 2815 fps (858 m/s) | BTHP | 1.050 |
| PMP PMP .50 BMG 647gr AP Incendiary | 647 gr | 2910 fps (887 m/s) | AP | 0.600 |
| PMP PMP .50 BMG 660gr FMJ | 660 gr | 2910 fps (887 m/s) | FMJ | 0.620 |
3 loads available in .50 BMG.