The Barrett M82. The Barrett M82 typically weighs between 29.7 lbs to 32.7 lbs and is around 48 inches to 57 inches long. It can use a five or ten-round detachable magazine. #6 Range and Distance ...

The M82 can easily penetrate bulletproof vests, concrete walls and even tanks, says its manufacturer Barrett Firearms. It is also one of the weapons of choice for drug cartels, according to the ...

The flow of weapons made in the U.S. like the M82 semi-automatic rifle has alarmed Mexican officials as it is increasingly favored by the powerful drug cartels.

The Barrett M82 was fifty-seven inches long, had a twenty-nine-inch barrel, and weighed 28.44 pounds. The M82 delivered previously unheard levels of energy and distance in a sniper rifle.

Chambered in the enormous .50 BMG (alternatively the 12.7×99mm NATO cartridge), the M82 benefits from very long accuracy, and is able to accurately hit targets 1,800 meters away, or over 1 mile.