Description
The MRAD earned its reputation the hard way, through military trials and real field use, and this 6.5 Creedmoor version brings that same pedigree to the precision rifle crowd. The heart of the rifle is a monolithic upper receiver machined from 7000-series aluminum with a full-length M1913 rail featuring a built-in 20 MOA taper, which gives your scope extra elevation for stretching way past a thousand yards. The 24-inch fluted barrel with a 1:8 twist is a natural match for 6.5 Creedmoor, wringing full velocity out of heavy match bullets while the fluting trims weight and helps the barrel shed heat during long strings.
What Makes the MRAD Different
MRAD stands for Multi-Role Adaptive Design, and Barrett means it. Loosen two bolts with a standard Torx wrench and you can swap barrels for different calibers or lengths, no gunsmith visit required. The trigger is a fully adjustable match-grade module you can tune to your preferred pull, and the whole rifle is set up ambidextrous with a paddle-style magazine release, a swappable thumb safety, and compatibility with common AR-pattern pistol grips. It feeds from 10-round magazines, and two come in the box.
A Folding Stock That Locks Up Like a Fixed One
The stock folds to the right side to shorten the package for transport, latching around the bolt handle so nothing rattles loose in a pack or case. Deployed, it locks up with zero slop, and both length of pull and cheek height adjust without tools, so getting a proper fit behind the scope takes seconds instead of a trip to the workbench.
Barrett MRAD 6.5 Creedmoor by the Numbers
The rifle runs 47.4 inches overall with the stock extended and weighs 13.28 pounds bare, which is right where you want a dedicated long-range gun: heavy enough to soak up recoil and stay planted on the bipod, light enough to move between stages. Finished in black Cerakote and shipped in a hard case with two magazines, it arrives ready for glass and range time. This is a buy-once rifle for people who take long-range work seriously.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Barrett Firearms
- Model: MRAD
- Manufacturer Part Number: 18496
- UPC: 810021510620
- Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
- Action: Bolt Action
- Barrel Length: 24 in, Fluted
- Twist Rate: 1:8
- Capacity: 10+1
- Overall Length: 47.4 in
- Weight: 13.28 lbs
- Stock: Right-Side Folding, Adjustable LOP and Cheek Height
- Trigger: Adjustable Match-Grade Module
- Optics Rail: Full-Length M1913 Picatinny, 20 MOA Taper
- Safety: Ambidextrous Thumb Safety
- Finish: Black Cerakote
What’s Included
- Barrett MRAD 6.5 Creedmoor bolt-action rifle
- Two 10-round magazines
- Hard transport case
- Owner's manual
- Locking device
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change calibers on the Barrett MRAD myself?
Yes, and that is the whole idea behind the platform. The barrel comes out by loosening two bolts with a standard Torx wrench, and Barrett offers conversion kits in multiple calibers and barrel lengths. No gunsmith needed, and swaps take just a few minutes once you have done it once or twice.
Does the MRAD come with a scope or iron sights?
No, it ships optic ready with no sights installed. The full-length Picatinny rail has a built-in 20 MOA taper, which gives you extra elevation adjustment for long-range work. Plan on pairing it with a quality precision scope and rings or a one-piece mount.
How does the folding stock hold up for precision shooting?
It locks up as rigid as a fixed stock when extended, so there is no wobble to throw off your consistency. When folded to the right side, it latches around the bolt handle to keep everything secure in transit. Length of pull and cheek height both adjust without tools, so dialing in your fit is quick.
Is the Barrett MRAD friendly for left-handed use?
The controls are genuinely ambidextrous. The paddle-style magazine release works from either side, the thumb safety can be swapped left or right, and the grip accepts common AR-pattern pistol grips. The bolt handle itself is on the right, but lefties run this platform comfortably.





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