Barrett Firearms of Murfreesboro, Tennessee is known for making some of the biggest, baddest .50BMG systems on the market, so it’s no surprise that it’s new M107A1 rifle came to fruition after years of redesign and development on the original M82 rifle system. The M107A1 features a number of new enhancements over its predecessor and compliments several of the new Barrett rifles, such as the MRAD system (.338 Lapua) rather well.
Barrett M107A1 Rifle in Hard Case
Knesek Guns has been offering Barrett rifles for many years now and have seen variants come through for service and upgrades in many different forms. The M107A1 takes into account the shortcomings of the 82a1 system and does a fine job of outfitting the rifle as a total package.
The Barrett system fires the same standard ammunition as the M82 and M107 rifles including the standard M33 Ball, the M20 APIT, M17 Tracer and XM1022 long range match cartridge. The new cylindrical titanium muzzle brake and titanium barrel key/recoil buffer system allows the rifle to be safely suppressed with a special Barrett suppressor. Overall, internals have been upgraded to with stand higher pressures and increase overall reliability and performance of the rifle.
The maximum effective range of the M107 is 1,829m with improved accuracy. The rifle has incorporated polymer components in secure areas to increase mobility and has reduced the system in weight by 4lbs. The included monopod is fully adjustable for height and the forward mounted bipod feet are from a more rigid pattern than the original M82 platform. Accuracy is designated at ~3MOA with the system producing a muzzle velocity of 2,7800ft/s.
Barrett M107A1 Rifle
We feel that the M107A1 is an excellent system for large/hard target interdiction at range and also a blast for target shooting applications. Definitely worth the investment!
From the Barrett catalog:
It may be related to the Model 82A1®/M107®, but the M107A1 is far from a simple evolution. Driven by the demands of combat, every component was re-engineered to be lighter yet stronger. The result? A high-performance rifle that weighs four pounds less than the original M107, but is every bit as tough.
Designed to be used with a suppressor, this one-of-a-kind rifle allows you to combine signature reduction capabilities with the flawless reliability of the original Barrett® M107. An all-new bolt carrier group has been designed that is key to making the rifle suppressor-ready. its titanium four-port muzzle brake is engineered to work seamlessly with a quick-attach Barrett .50 BMG Suppressor.
The lightweight aluminum upper receiver features an integrated, rigid 27 MOA optics rail. Inside the upper receiver, the bolt carrier rides on a hardened steel, anti-wear strip for added durability. A thermal-guard cheek piece protects the user’s face from extreme heat or cold.
Advanced design and manufacturing make the M107A1 more precise than ever. The rear-barrel stop and front-barrel bushing are bolted and bonded with a compound similar to that used on space shuttles. A titanium barrel key and fully chrome-lined bore and chamber add to the rifle’s durability.
Enhanced modularity is also a key feature. The rifle’s rail-mounted aluminum rear grip can easily be reconfigured. The newly designed titanium and polymer monopod is easily adjustable from either side.
The M107A1 rifle’s lower receiver includes a new aluminum recoil buffer system that’s optimized for use with a suppressor. The bolt carrier’s components are protected with a mix of ultra-hard PVD coatings and advanced nickel Teflon® plating that increases lubricity, is corrosion-resistant and greatly eases cleaning.
Numbered witness holes on the magazine are just another example of how even the smallest detail makes a powerful difference.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Model: M107A1
Rifle Weight: 30.9 lbs (14 kg)
Caliber: .50 BMG
Safety: Manual Thumb Lever
Rifle Operation: Semi-Automatic
Sights: Flip-Up Iron Sights
Optics Rail: 24” (60.96 cm)
Magazine: 10-Round Capacity
Rifling Twist: 1 in 15” (38.1 cm)
Right Hand Twist All Specifications Are Subject To Change.
I just wanted to share a couple of photos with you guys today – here is a Barrett M82A1 in .50BMG with a Flat Dark Earth Cerakote finish. This rifle was set up complete with the Barrett BORS system.
Barrett M82A1 in Flat Dark Earth with BORSBarrett M82A1 in Flat Dark Earth with BORS
NATMIL is now offering .50BMG ammunition, produced the Lake City factory in 2012. A variety of different cartridges are available, but currently M33, M20, M8 and M1 are the available models. We have a shipment of this ammo inbound NATMIL now. Orders ship standard in a 100rd ammo can or in 10rd boxes.
NATMIL 100rd Ammo Can
First is the standard M33 Match .50BMG. In the field, this cartridge is used against personnel and unarmored targets. Can be fired from the Barrett M82 / M107 series of rifles.
NATMIL .50BMG M33 MatchNATMIL .50BMG M33 Match
Next is the .50BMG M1 Match cartridge, this round is a tracer for observing fire, signaling, target designation, and incendiary purposes. The bullet has a red tip.
NATMIL .50BMG M1 MatchNATMIL .50BMG M1 Match
The .50BMG M8 API Match is used in place of the armor-piercing round, against armored, flammable targets. The bullet has a silver tip.
NATMIL .50BMG M8 API MatchNATMIL .50BMG M8 API Match
The .50BMG M20 APIT Match cartridge is used, in place of the armor-piercing round, against armored, flammable targets, with a tracer element for observation purposes. This cartridge is effectively a variant of the M8 Armor-Piercing Incendiary with the added tracer element. This round is also suitable for the Barrett M82/M107 series of rifles. This bullet has a red tip with a ring of aluminum paint.
NATMIL .50BMG M20 APIT MatchNATMIL .50BMG M20 APIT Match
For long range precision, the THOR XM408 is the ideal choice for a number of reasons. The THOR XM408 was designed to be the most accurate long range system available. It has continued to advance over the years, and is now regarded as the premier long range system available for any application from medium to extreme range shooting.
The THOR XM408 comes in two configurations; the THOR XM408 and THOR XM408 ASA. The primary and apparent difference in these models is the shroud assembly with carry handle and bipod attached to the forend of the rifle. The THOR XM408 ASA is the most advanced .408 system currently available, and weighs less than the average .50BMG rifle system.
The THOR XM408 is chambered in .408 CheyTac and has the ability to be converted to .338 Lapua Magnum or .50BMG with ease. THOR Global Defense Group’s rifles are distributed by Knesek Guns and feature a lifetime warranty.
The lightweight aluminum upper receiver features an integrated, rigid 27 MOA optics rail. Inside the upper receiver, the bolt carrier rides on a hardened steel, anti-wear strip for added durability. A thermal-guard cheek piece protects the user’s face from extreme heat or cold.
