BREAKING: U.S. Army Awards Barrett .50 Caliber Sniper Rifle Contract

By Tactical-Life

The U.S. Army awarded Barrett Firearms an $8 million contract for the procurement of Barrett .50 Caliber Long-Range Sniper Rifle systems. Additionally, the contract includes the M10A1, 1M07 and M82A1M rifles, as well as scopes, suppressors and spare parts kits.

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Consequently, the contract is expected to be fulfilled by Nov. 26, 2023, according to the United States Department of Defense.

The M107A1 model includes a lightweight aluminum upper receiver, as well as integral 23-inch 27 MOA optics rail. Moreover, it features a 20- or 29-inch barrel, with fully chrome-lined chamber and bore. Also, a 10-round, steel magazine, which is anti-corrosive, rounds out the package.

Barrett .50 Caliber Long-Range Maintenance Contract

Barrett received an additional $3.3 million maintenance contract for the Long-Range Sniper Rifle systems. Consequently, the five-year contract runs through Nov. 26, 2023.

The pair of contracts add to the long legacy of Barrett Firearms. Ultimately, United States Armed Forces have fielded the M107 Rifle System for more than 15 years.

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Source:: Tactical Life