By: Friedrich Seiltgen
Copyright © 2023
ABOUT BARRETT
The Barrett story is just plain cool! Ronnie Barrett first hit the scene in 1982 with his M82 .50 caliber sniper rifle. Working out of a garage in Christiana, Tennessee, Barrett designed every part of the M82 by himself! It’s not too bad for a photographer with no engineering experience! That’s right, Barrett was a photographer who got the idea for a .50 caliber rifle during a photo shoot. Barrett then started putting his idea to paper. Initially, several machine shops turned down his design until he found the right man to fabricate the prototype for him. Barrett then took his rifle to a gun show in Texas, where he got deposits on three rifles. Barrett then produced an initial run of 30 rifles. The result was the Barrett M82 going from drawing board to production in 4 months! Are there any fledgling firearms designers out there? Take note: You might be the next Ronnie Barrett!
ABOUT THE MRADELR
The MRADELR (Multi-Role Adaptive Design Extreme Long Range) is now chambered in .416 Barrett. The production rifle recently placed 2nd in the King of 2 Miles competition against primarily custom rifles.
“The MRADELR is a high quality; military tested, off-the-shelf, extreme long-range system with user changeable barrels and calibers. Designed to deliver precision typically achieved only by custom-built rifles, this rifle expands the bolt-action, magazine-fed MRAD family to include .416 Barrett with additional large-caliber options to be available in the future. Boasting innovative technology, precision engineering, and exceptional materials, the MRADELR is yet another example of Barrett Firearms’ dedication to excellence.”
“This rifle is a testament to our unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in long-range shooting. . . We look forward to sharing this innovation with the world at the 2024 SHOT Show and bringing the same capability to the hands of marksmen who demand nothing but the best.” ~ Bryan James, President of Barrett Firearms.
THE RECEIVER & FURNITURE
The buttstock is fixed with a locking cheekpiece and a push-button height and length of pull adjustments. The 60-degree bolt throw offers a reduced chance of interference between the bolt handle and scope and faster cycling for follow-up shots.
The single-stage trigger can be removed without the use of tools.
The upper receiver is M-LOK compatible with a continuous 10-millimeter rail that is 24.6 inches long.
The MRADELR is available in Flat Dark Earth, Tungsten Grey, or Black Cerakote finish.
THE BOLT & BARREL
The bolt head is plated in electroless nickel for durability, maintenance, and corrosion resistance.
The .416 barrel is a match-grade, single-point cut, hand-lapped stainless barrel equipped with a 3-point muzzle brake and 1:9 twist.
The barrel is also user-changeable, using only a single tool to switch calibers.
SPECIFICATIONS
Type: Bolt Action Repeater
Caliber: .416 Barrett
Magazine Capacity: 5 Rounds
Sights: 24.63 Inch Picatinny rail for optics
Barrel Length: 36 Inches
Overall Length: 62 Inches
Weight: 23 Pounds
MSRP: $9,995
URL: www.barrett.net
The Barrett MRADELR will be available in other large calibers soon. If your needs include a long-range flat-shooting rifle, take a close look at the MRADELR. If you attend the 2024 SHOT Show, experience the MRADELR in person.
That’s all for now, folks! Please keep sending in your questions, tips, and article ideas. And as always – “Let’s Be Careful Out There.”
Friedrich Seiltgen is a retired Master Police Officer with 20 years of service with the Orlando Police Department. He conducts training in Lone Wolf Terrorism Counterstrategies, Firearms, and Active Shooter Response. His writing has appeared in RECOIL, Soldier of Fortune, The Counter Terrorist Magazine, Off Grid, American Thinker, Homeland Security Today, and The Journal of Counterterrorism & Homeland Security International.
Contact him at [email protected].