Barrett M99

• Name — Barrett M99 • Origin — United States • Type — Anti-materiel rifle • Is Ranged — yes • Design Date — 1999 • Manufacturer — Barrett Firearms Company • Production Date — 1999–present • Weight — 23 lbs (29 in Barrel) 25 lbs (32 in Barrel) • Length — 47 in (29 in Barrel) 50 in (32 in Barrel) • Part Length — 29 in 32 in • Cartridge —.50 BMG (12.7×99mm).416 Barrett (10.4×83mm) • Action — Bolt action • Range — 1800 m • Max Range — 2600 m • Feed — Single-shot • Illustration — Side view of the M99

The M99 features a hard-core construction, 7000 series aluminum alloy extrusion, match-quality trigger design, heat-treated steel M1913 rail, match grade barrel, and S-7 tool steel bolt. It has three quick assembly pins, allowing it to be assembled or disassembled without the use of tools. The M99 is very accurate because of its heavy contour barrel. With the.416 round, the accuracy and increased velocity compared to.50 BMG enables greater long range precision. The bolt is machined from a single piece of S-7 tool steel. To make the rifle very reliable and easy to maintain, the M99 has just three moving parts: the extractor, ejector and firing pin assembly. For bench rest shooting, the bipod can be detached easily. The design of the trigger is virtually maintenance-free. The barrel is locked into the extrusion by being hydraulically pressed, allowing the user to mount a rifle scope on it. The steel gun barrel and the aluminum extrusion surround the cartridge, making the firearm safer.

The rifle is offered in two calibers:.416 Barrett and.50 BMG. The.416 Barrett version is available with a 32 in barrel and the.50 BMG version is available with a 29 in or 32 in barrel. Barrett also designs and makes a QDL suppressor for the M99. The 360 degree welding on the dual layered heat treated high strength alloys makes it the safest large bore suppressor on the market. The suppressor slides over the muzzle brake directly into the index point, allowing accurate alignment. The recoil of suppressed fire is reduced using an auxiliary two-port muzzle brake.