M99

The Barrett Model 99 "Big Shot" is a single-shot sniper rifle first introduced in 1999 by the Barrett Firearms Company (United States). The company is better known worldwide for its earlier .50 BMG rifles, the Semi-automatic firearm M82 Barrett rifle and bolt-action Barrett M95. Like the M95, the rifle uses a bullpup configuration meaning the ammunition is loaded behind the pistol grip. However, it is not fed from a Magazine (firearms). It is instead a single-shot rifle, meaning that one round is loaded directly into the ejection port and is pushed into the chamber by the Bolt (firearm).
== Variants ==
The rifle comes in several variations. The .416 Barrett is, in theory, more accurate than the .50 BMG because the round is of a higher velocity and lower caliber (making it more aerodynamic). However, the drag-to-weight ratios of the respective bullets give the .50 BMG an advantage at ultra-long ranges. The .416 Barrett model is available with a 32" barrel. The .50 BMG model is available in 25", 29" and 32". MSRP ranges from $3,800 to $4000.
==External links==
*Official Barrett M99 page
**Operator's manual
*Description of the M99 from guns.ru
*Video demo of the M99
Category:Weapons