The Barrett XM109, originally known as the Objective Sniper Weapon (OSW) and now called the Anti-Materiel Payload Rifle (AMPR), is a prototype anti-materiel sniper rifle. It is chambered for 25 × 59 mm grenade rounds and was developed by Barrett Firearms Manufacturing.

Dec 12, 2024 · The Barrett XM109 was developed after the military adopted .50-caliber rifles. Barrett wanted to produce a sniper rifle that complimented the OICW and would fire 25x59mm grenades. The idea was to create an infantry, man-portable weapon that could engage light armored vehicles and shut them down.

Dec 5, 2018 · Originally known as the Objective Sniper Weapon (OSW), the XM109 now bears the designation Anti-Material Payload Rifle (AMPR). Using the existing lower receiver from the M82/M107 rifle, Barrett built proprietary upper receiver and magazine to accommodate a much larger new cartridge.

The XM109 Anti-Materiel Payload Rifle, commonly referred to just as the Payload Rifle and known initially as the Objective Sniper Weapon, is a short recoil semi-automatic 25mm precision...

May 12, 2021 · The XM109 relies on a proven semi-automatic, short-recoil action with feeding by way of a 5-round detachable box magazine. It takes on a traditional rifle-style arrangement - shoulder stock, pistol grip, magazine, and forend/handguard.

This weapon, also known as the Barrett "Payload Rifle", has now been designated the XM109. The M82 is a short-recoil semi-automatic firearm. When the gun is fired, the barrel initially recoils...

Nov 12, 2021 · The Barrett XM109 is a prototype anti-materiel precision rifle, chambered for 25 × 59 mm grenade rounds and developed by Barrett Firearms Manufacturing. It was designed in accordance with a requirement set out in 1994 and is capable of defeating light armor and equipment out to…

The XM109, originally known as the Objective Sniper Weapon (OSW) or "Payload Rifle" (according to Barrett), is a semi-automatic anti-materiel rifle, designed primarily for engagement of light armored vehicles and similar materiel targets.

The Barrett XM109, originally known as the Objective Sniper Weapon (OSW) and now called the Anti-Materiel Payload Rifle (AMPR), is a prototype anti-materiel sniper rifle. It is chambered for 25 × 59 mm grenade rounds and was developed by Barrett Firearms Manufacturing.

Abstract: The Barrett XM109 Payload Rifle, upgraded with the capability to fire 25mm x 59 ammunition, is based on the popular M107 rifle design. Approximately 5,000 M107 rifles are in-service and are easily convertible to the 25mm XM-109 through use of drop in components.