The Barrett M98 is a semi-automatic, an extended-range, sniper rifle, first introduced at the 1998 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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GlockMan Posted: July 18, 2007 Filed under: Shotguns, Barrett, Gas Operated, .338 Lapua, 10, Detachable Box, Semi-Automatic, United States
GlockMan Posted: July 18, 2007 Filed under: Shotguns, Barrett, Gas Operated, .338 Lapua, 10, Detachable Box, Semi-Automatic, United States Headline:
The Barrett M98 is a semi-automatic, an extended-range, sniper rifle, first introduced at the 1998 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Summary
This sniper rifle chambers the less common .338 Lapua Magnum cartridge and has a semi automatic, gas-operated action. The stock of the sniper rifle is made of fiberglass reinforced polyamide plastic to significantly reduce weight.
History
Introduction of this sniper rifle has been delayed indefinitely due to the introduction of the prevalent Barrett Model 99.

