The Barrett M82A1, also known as the Barrett .50 Cal, is a famous and iconic anti-material rifle manufactured by Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, Inc. It is one of the most widely recognized rifles in the world and has seen extensive use in both military and law enforcement roles. The M82A1 is designed for long-range precision shooting and is chambered in .50 BMG (Browning Machine Gun), a powerful and heavy-caliber cartridge known for its effectiveness at extreme distances. The M82A1 is a semi-automatic rifle, which means it fires one round with each trigger pull without the need to manually cycle the bolt. Similar to the M107A1, the M82A1 incorporates a recoil reduction system to help manage the powerful recoil produced by the .50 BMG cartridge. The rifle's construction is robust and built to withstand the stresses of firing the powerful .50 BMG round. The M82A1 comes with a long Picatinny rail on top of the receiver, allowing for the mounting of various optics. The rifle includes a folding bipod for stability during shooting and a rear monopod to provide additional support when shooting from prone positions. The standard M82A1 model has a detachable box magazine with a capacity of 10 rounds. However, some variants may have different magazine capacities. The Barrett M82A1 is often used for long-range target shooting, and as a force multiplier for military and law enforcement personnel in specific scenarios. Due to its firepower and long-range capabilities, it has earned a reputation as one of the most effective and widely used .50 caliber rifles in the world.