Description
Barrett is the name most people think of when the conversation turns to .50 BMG, and the Model 99 is their answer for folks who want that big-bore capability in a simple, stout bolt gun. This is a single-shot rifle with roots in competition shooting, and the design philosophy shows. There are very few moving parts to wear out or fuss with, the match-grade 29 inch fluted barrel is pressed and locked into a one-piece 7000 series aluminum receiver, and the result is a unitized structure that holds zero and stacks rounds at distances most rifles never see.
What Makes the M99 Tick
The bolt is machined from a single piece of S-7 tool steel with 15 locking lugs engaging a machined barrel extension, which is exactly the kind of overbuilt lockup you want behind a .50 BMG cartridge. Up top you get a 13.75 inch heat-treated steel M1913 rail with 27 MOA of built-in elevation, giving your scope the extra travel needed for genuine long-range work. The 1:15 twist barrel wears a 3-port high-efficiency muzzle brake, and between that brake, the rifle's 23 pound heft, and the Sorbothane recoil pad, felt recoil is far more manageable than the caliber suggests. A crisp match-quality trigger rounds out the package, and the whole rifle breaks down without tools using three quick-release pins.
A Range-Ready .50 BMG Package
This configuration ships with an adjustable detachable bipod and a hard carry case, so transport and setup are handled from day one. The black hardcoat anodized and Cerakote finish shrugs off weather and range wear. Note that the rifle comes optic-ready with no iron sights, so plan on quality glass built to handle .50 caliber recoil.
For steel at a mile, 1,000 yard matches, or simply owning the biggest cartridge on the firing line without the price tag of a semi-auto Barrett, the M99 is a proven, no-nonsense way to get there. It is American-made, brutally simple, and built to send heavy bullets a very long way, shot after shot.
Key Specifications
- Model: Model 99 (M99)
- Manufacturer Part Number: 13305
- UPC: 816715010254
- Caliber: .50 BMG
- Action: Bolt Action, Single Shot
- Capacity: 1 Round
- Barrel Length: 29 in, Match Grade Fluted
- Twist Rate: 1:15 in
- Muzzle Device: 3-Port High-Efficiency Brake
- Receiver: One-Piece 7000 Series Aluminum Extrusion
- Optics Rail: 13.75 in M1913 with 27 MOA Elevation
- Trigger: Match Quality
- Safety: Manual Thumb
- Overall Length: 47 in
- Weight: 23 lbs
- Finish: Black Hardcoat Anodized / Cerakote
What’s Included
- Barrett M99 .50 BMG rifle with 29 in fluted barrel
- Detachable bipod with adjustable legs
- Hard carry case
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Barrett M99 come with a scope or iron sights?
No, this rifle ships optic-ready with no sights installed. It includes a 13.75 inch M1913 steel rail with 27 MOA of built-in elevation, which helps maximize your scope's adjustment range for extreme distances. Pair it with a quality long-range optic and rings rated for .50 BMG recoil.
How bad is the recoil on the M99 in .50 BMG?
It is much more pleasant than most people expect. The 23 pound weight, 3-port high-efficiency muzzle brake, and Sorbothane recoil pad all work together to tame the cartridge considerably. Many owners compare the push to a stout 12 gauge rather than anything punishing, though the muzzle blast is loud, so good ear protection is a must.
Is the Barrett Model 99 a magazine-fed rifle?
No, the Model 99 is a single-shot design with no magazine. You feed one round directly into the action for each shot, which keeps the rifle simple, rigid, and reliable. That simplicity is a big part of why it delivers such consistent accuracy and costs significantly less than Barrett's semi-auto .50s.
How accurate is the M99 at long range?
The M99 has genuine competition roots and is built for it. The match-grade 29 inch fluted barrel is pressed and locked into the receiver to form one rigid unit, and the bolt uses 15 locking lugs machined from S-7 tool steel for extremely consistent lockup. With good match ammo and quality glass, this platform is fully capable of 1,000 yard and beyond precision work.





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