#Barrett

Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc. have announced an ongoing program to develop a 6.8x51mm caliber conversion kit for the Barrett MRAD MK 22 Advanced Sniper Rifle system. The MRAD MK 22 is currently fielded by the U.S. Army and can currently be chambered in .338 Norma Magnum, .300 Norma Magnum and 7.62x51mm.

Barrett has begun shipping its America’s 250th Series limited edition rifles, a commemorative release tied to the upcoming U.S. Semiquincentennial. Production is capped at 500 rifles total, split evenly between two .50 BMG platforms: the Barrett Model 82A1 and the Barrett M107A1.

Barrett has long been a player in the US Army’s developing Precision Grenadier System program. They took part in some of the precursor competitions which helped refine the program requirements and engage with industry. Barrett previously worked with Mars Inc. who were successful in the xTech Soldier Lethality competition early in 2025. But now it appears they’ll have two horses in the race.

New jobs and ultimately new guns are on the way to the Murfreesboro region in Tennessee, as Barrett Firearms has now broken ground on a major expansion project, with plans to add 250,000 square feet of manufacturing and office space when it’s over.

The US Army has announced that the MARS Inc and Barrett team has been selected as the winner of the xTech Soldier Lethality competition for the Precision Grenadier System.

Photo Of The Day - It’s one thing to write about firearms, it’s another to shoot one. That is very true when it comes to certain firearms most people never ever come close to, like the Barrett MRADELR. I’ve shot the Barrett M107 A1, suppressed and with a Pulsar Thermal riflescope, in .50 BMG and after a visit to Boulder City, Nevada, and the SHOT Show 2025 Industry Day at the Range, I can now add the MRADELR in 416 Barrett to the list - also suppressed.

The NIOA Group has announced plans for a new state-of-the-art facility for their subsidiary comapny Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc. which they say “is set to redefine excellence in weapon systems manufacturing” and deliver economic growth to Tennessee. The new $76.4 million dollar manufacturing facility is set to open in early 2027. The news of NIOA Groups investment into Barrett in Tennessee was announced formally by the Department of Tennessee Economic and Community Development on 21 March.

The Colombian National Army has awarded Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, Inc. its largest international military contract for the purchase of MRAD sniper rifles and AM338 suppressors. Deliveries are set to begin in the summer of 2025. MRAD is short for Multi-Role Adaptive Design. Above you can see the Colombia Contract MRAD rifle in OD Green, paired with Leupold’s Mark 5HD optic and the AM338 suppressor. We all know OD Green rifles are the best, don’t we?

Barrett Firearms was at SHOT Show with some new updates to some products. These build on the success of the MRAD family and add new options. Keep reading for all the details.

Mars Inc. is one of two companies which the US Army have selected as finalists for the Precision Grenadier System competition. PGS seeks to engage targets at ranges from 35 to 500+ meters using a variety of grenades including a Counter Defilade (behind cover) round, a Close Quarters Battle round (the SSRs’ is similar to a shotgun round) a counter UAS (drone) round and an Armor-Piercing round.

Barrett Firearms showcases the Squad Support Rifle System (SSRS) at SHOT Show 2025. The SSRS is a revolutionary 30mm precision support rifle tailored for the U.S. Army's Precision Grenadier System (PGS) program. Engineered to tackle modern battlefield threats, it excels in counter-defilade scenarios, neutralizing UAS, and engaging dismounted targets. The SSRS is poised to redefine squad-level firepower with unmatched lethality, versatility, and soldier safety.

What a beast of a rifle in today’s Photo Of The Day. We’re talking about the MRADELR, made by Barrett which was introduced about one year ago. As you may know, Barrett has secured their first international government contract with the MRAD Extreme Long Range (MRADELR) sniper system. It’s not yet official who the customer is, but if you see someone looking for large numbers of 416 Barrett it might be a clue.