Light Fifty: the Barrett M82A1
This video delves into the fascinating development history of the Barrett M82A1 .50 BMG semi-automatic rifle. It details Ronnie Barrett's journey from a photographer to a firearm designer, inspired by M2 .50 caliber machine guns. The narrative highlights the challenges faced, the initial garage development, and the eventual commercial and military sales, starting with Sweden in 1989. The description also clarifies common misconceptions, stating the M82A1 is not a precision sniper rifle but rather an EOD and anti-material weapon due to its semi-automatic nature and the typical ammunition used. Its practical accuracy is discussed in terms of MOA with different loads.














