Description
The Model 82 is the rifle that put Barrett on the map, and this version pairs that proven platform with the .416 Barrett cartridge, a round designed specifically for extreme long-range work. Where the big .50 starts going transonic and losing its manners way out there, the .416 Barrett keeps its speed and holds a flatter, more predictable flight path past 2,500 yards. That is the whole point of this chambering, and it is why serious long-range shooters keep gravitating to it.
What Sets the 82A1 in .416 Barrett Apart
The 29-inch fluted barrel wears a 1:12 twist and a cylindrical three-port muzzle brake, and it feeds from a 10-round magazine with one included. The action is Barrett's recoil-operated semi-auto system, the same short-recoil design that made the original famous, and between that action, the brake, and the rifle's 32.72 pounds of heft, felt recoil comes back as a firm push rather than anything punishing. The steel receiver is finished in manganese phosphate, so it shrugs off weather and hard handling the way a working rifle should.
Set Up for Glass and Ready for Distance
Up top you get a full 23-inch Picatinny rail with 27 MOA of cant already built in, which means your scope keeps plenty of elevation in reserve for reaching way out. Barrett also includes a lightweight quick-detach titanium bipod, so you can run it prone or off a bench without hunting down aftermarket support gear on day one.
Owning a Barrett 82A1
At 57 inches overall, this is not a rifle you throw in a soft case and forget about. It is a purpose-built, extreme-range machine from the company that invented the category, and the fit and finish reflect four decades of refining one of the most recognizable rifles ever made. If your goal is ringing steel at distances most rifles cannot dream about, this is one of the few production guns genuinely built for the job.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Barrett Firearms
- Model: 82A1
- Manufacturer Part Number: 17462
- UPC: 816715017666
- Caliber: .416 Barrett
- Action: Recoil-Operated Semi-Auto
- Barrel Length: 29 in, Fluted
- Twist Rate: 1:12
- Muzzle Device: Cylindrical 3-Port Muzzle Brake
- Capacity: 10+1
- Magazines Included: 1x 10 rd
- Overall Length: 57 in
- Weight: 32.72 lbs
- Optics Rail: 23 in Picatinny, 27 MOA Cant
- Finish: Manganese Phosphate, Black
- Stock: Black Tactical Stock
What’s Included
- Barrett 82A1 rifle in .416 Barrett
- One 10-round magazine
- Lightweight QD titanium bipod
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose the 82A1 in .416 Barrett instead of .50 BMG?
The .416 Barrett was developed for extreme-range precision, and it stays supersonic well past 2,500 yards where the .50 BMG has already gone transonic and become less predictable. It flies flatter and bucks the wind impressively for its size. If your priority is hitting targets at serious distance rather than raw payload, the .416 is the stronger pick.
How bad is the recoil on the Barrett 82A1?
Much softer than you would expect from a cartridge this size. The recoil-operated action soaks up a big chunk of the impulse, the three-port muzzle brake handles more, and the rifle's 32.72 pounds absorbs the rest. Most people describe it as a firm shove into the shoulder rather than a sharp kick.
Does the 82A1 come with a bipod, and can I mount a scope?
Yes, Barrett ships this rifle with a lightweight quick-detach titanium bipod so it is ready for prone or bench work right away. Up top there is a 23-inch Picatinny rail with 27 MOA of built-in cant, which preserves scope elevation for long-distance dialing. Just add rings and quality glass and you are set.
What is the barrel setup on this .416 Barrett model?
It runs a 29-inch fluted barrel with a 1:12 twist, which is the barrel length Barrett uses exclusively for the .416 chambering. The fluting trims weight and helps the barrel shed heat during longer strings. It is capped with a cylindrical three-port muzzle brake that does real work taming recoil.





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