Description
The MRAD earned its reputation the hard way, and this Deployment Kit is the full expression of what the platform was built to do. At its core is Barrett's Multi Role Adaptive Design bolt gun, the same architecture that won over USSOCOM as the basis for the Mk22 Advanced Sniper Rifle. What makes it special is the user-changeable barrel system: loosen two Torx screws, swap the barrel and bolt head, and you've moved from one caliber to another in about a minute without a gunsmith or a trip back to the bench for a full re-zero routine.
Two Calibers, One MRAD Chassis
This kit ships with a .338 Lapua Magnum barrel for genuine extended-range capability and a 7.62×51 NATO barrel for training days when you'd rather not burn through magnum ammo. That combination is smart in practice, not just on paper. You can put real volume downrange in 7.62 to build fundamentals, then bolt on the .338 when it's time to stretch things past a mile. Recoil stays manageable thanks to the two-port muzzle brake, and the folding stock with adjustable comb and length of pull, plus the Magpul MOE grip, makes it easy to get behind the rifle the same way every time.
What the MRAD Deployment Kit Brings to the Table
Barrett didn't stop at the rifle. The package includes a Leupold Mark 5HD 7-35×56, one of the best long-range optics going, along with a Harris bipod, five magazines per caliber, a VTAC sling, and two Multi-Cam mag pouches. Sustainment gear is covered too, with a tool kit, spare parts kit, and cleaning kit, and the whole system rides in a Pelican hard case with a soft case included as well. The olive drab green Cerakote finish looks sharp and holds up to weather and field use.
For agencies, competitive long-range folks, or anyone who wants a complete precision system rather than a years-long parts hunt, this kit gets you from the shop counter to the firing line with nothing left to buy but ammo.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Barrett Firearms
- Model: MRAD Deployment Kit
- Manufacturer Part Number: 19961
- UPC: 810021512020
- Action: Bolt Action
- Calibers: .338 Lapua Magnum and 7.62×51 NATO
- .338 Lapua Barrel Length: 26 in
- 7.62×51 NATO Barrel Length: 20 in
- Muzzle Device: 2-Port Muzzle Brake
- Stock: Folding, Adjustable with Adjustable Cheek Rest
- Grip: Magpul MOE
- Magazine Capacity: 10 Rounds
- Magazines Included: 10 Total (5 per Caliber)
- Optic: Leupold Mark 5HD 7-35×56
- Finish: Olive Drab Green Cerakote
What’s Included
- Barrett MRAD rifle with .338 Lapua Magnum barrel
- 7.62×51 NATO conversion barrel
- Leupold Mark 5HD 7-35 riflescope
- Five .338 Lapua Magnum magazines
- Five 7.62×51 NATO magazines
- Harris bipod
- VTAC sling
- Two MRAD magazine pouches in Multi-Cam
- MRAD tool kit
- Spare parts kit
- Cleaning kit
- Soft shell carrying case
- Pelican hard case
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I switch between .338 Lapua and 7.62 NATO on the Barrett MRAD?
Caliber swaps come down to two parts: the barrel and the bolt head. Loosen the two Torx screws holding the barrel, slide in the other barrel, swap the bolt head, and torque everything back down with the included tool kit. Experienced users do it in about a minute, and the design is built to return to zero repeatably.
Is the MRAD Deployment Kit the same rifle as the military Mk22?
It's the same core platform. The Mk22 that SOCOM adopted is built on Barrett's MRAD design, and this kit gives you that modular, multi-caliber architecture in a civilian package. The main difference is the caliber pairing here, .338 Lapua Magnum and 7.62×51 NATO, versus the Norma chamberings in the military contract version.
Does the scope come mounted, and what optic is included?
The kit includes a Leupold Mark 5HD 7-35×56, which is one of the top-tier long-range optics on the market and a fitting match for what this rifle can do. Plan on confirming zero yourself before any serious use, as you would with any precision rifle. The MRAD's Picatinny top rail has built-in taper to help preserve elevation adjustment for extreme distances.
Why buy the MRAD Deployment Kit instead of a standalone MRAD?
Piecing this system together separately means hunting down a second barrel and bolt head, ten magazines, a Mark 5HD, a Harris bipod, a Pelican case, and all the sustainment gear on your own. The kit hands you all of it at once, configured and matched by Barrett. If the goal is a complete, deployable precision system rather than a project, this is the shortest path there.





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