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There are rifles, and then there is the Barrett 82A1. The Model 82 is where Barrett's legacy started, and decades later it is still one of the most recognized large-bore semi-automatics on the planet. This configuration pairs the iconic 82A1 platform with the .416 Barrett cartridge, a round that was purpose-built to push past the ballistic limits of .50 BMG. The .416 Barrett drives a lighter, narrower projectile at higher velocities and is claimed to retain more energy downrange than .50 BMG beyond 1,000 yards, with some loads staying supersonic well past 2,500 yards. If you are serious about extreme long-range shooting, this cartridge means business.
The rifle runs on a recoil-operated, rotating-bolt action, not a gas system. When you fire, the rearward thrust cycles the bolt automatically, keeping things simple and reliable. The 29" fluted barrel is the exclusive barrel length for .416 Barrett on the 82A1, and it ships with a cylindrical 3-port muzzle brake that does a solid job taming felt recoil for a cartridge of this magnitude. The FDE Cerakote finish on the receiver gives it a distinctive, rugged look that holds up in the field.
The steel receiver is built to handle years of hard use, and the 23" M1913 Picatinny optics rail comes with 27 MOA of elevation built in, giving you a real head start when dialing in a serious long-range optic. Flip-up iron sights are included as backup, and the rear pistol grip accepts an adjustable monopod for added support. The fixed synthetic stock comes fitted with a Sorbothane recoil pad, which softens the push considerably given this rifle tips the scales right around 32 pounds.
The 82A1 field-strips quickly for cleaning and maintenance. The barrel removes from the upper and the bolt assembly pulls from the lower, making the process straightforward without a lot of tools or guesswork. It ships in a Pelican hard case with one 10-round steel magazine and a quick-detach adjustable bipod included.
The .416 Barrett is a necked-down .50 BMG case shortened to 3.27 inches and loaded with a smaller, lighter projectile. That combination produces higher muzzle velocity and a superior ballistic coefficient, and the cartridge is claimed to retain more energy than .50 BMG at distances beyond 1,000 yards. It was originally developed in response to a U.S. military request for a medium-heavy large-bore cartridge, and it has since become a serious contender in extreme long-range competition. The tradeoff is that .416 Barrett ammunition is more specialized and typically more expensive than .50 BMG.
Barrett designed the .416 chambering for the 82A1 specifically around the 29" barrel length, and it is the exclusive barrel option for this caliber on this platform. The longer barrel helps the cartridge reach its full velocity potential, which is a big part of what makes the .416 Barrett so effective at extreme distances. Swapping to a shorter barrel is not an option for this caliber on the 82A1 the way it is with the .50 BMG version.
No, this rifle does not include a scope. It does come with flip-up iron sights from the factory and a 23" M1913 Picatinny rail with 27 MOA of elevation built in, so it is ready to accept a serious long-range optic right out of the box. For a rifle in this class and caliber, most buyers will be pairing it with a high-magnification first focal plane scope capable of handling the extended distances the .416 Barrett is designed for.
The rifle's recoil-operated action, combined with its substantial 32-pound weight, a cylindrical 3-port muzzle brake, and a Sorbothane recoil pad, works together to spread and absorb a lot of the felt recoil. Most people who shoot this platform describe it as more of a firm shove than a sharp punch. It is still a large-bore cartridge and no one is going to call it light-kicking, but it is well-managed for what it is.
Yes. Because the .416 Barrett and .50 BMG share the same case head dimensions, converting between the two calibers on the 82A1 requires only a barrel swap. Barrett sells upper conversion kits specifically for this purpose. It is one of the genuinely practical aspects of this platform, giving you flexibility between two very different cartridge characteristics without needing an entirely separate rifle.
The 82A1 comes with a 23" M1913 Picatinny steel optics rail that has 27 MOA of elevation already canted in. That built-in correction gives you a meaningful head start on your scope's elevation adjustment when shooting at extreme distances, which matters a lot when you are pushing targets at 1,500 yards or beyond. The rifle also accepts side accessory rails if you need to mount additional gear.
| UPC | 816715017673 |
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| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 17463 |
| Shipping Weight | 50.0 |
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