Barrett XM500
Bullpup anti materiel/sniper rifle
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The Barrett XM500 is a gas-operated, semi-automatic, anti materiel/sniper rifle in development by the Barrett Firearms Company as of 2010.[update][1] It is fed by a 10-round detachable box magazine situated behind the trigger in bullpup configuration.
| Barrett XM500 | |
|---|---|
 The Barrett XM500 with a bipod attached | |
| Type | Bullpup anti materiel/sniper rifle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2006 |
| Manufacturer | Barrett Firearms Manufacturing |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 26 lb (12 kg) |
| Length | 46 in (120 cm) |
| Cartridge | .50 BMG |
| Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
| Feed system | 10-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | None |
Based on the design of the Barrett M82/M107, it is intended to be a lighter, more compact alternative. Since the XM500 has a stationary barrel (instead of the recoiling-barrel design of the M82), it will likely have somewhat better accuracy.[2] As with its predecessor, it comes with a removable, adjustable bipod mounted under the barrel, and a top-mounted Picatinny rail for attachment of a scope or other accessory.[2] As of 2026 January, there is no publicly available evidence the weapon is actively manufactured.
See also
- List of bullpup firearms
- List of sniper rifles
- Barrett M95 – (United States)
- Barrett XM109 – (United States)
- Dragunov SVU – (Russia)
- Gepard GM6 Lynx – (Hungary)
- MACS M3 – (Croatia)
- OSV-96 – (Russia)
