Barrett MRAD MK 22 6.8x51mm Conversion Kit Under Development

Summary

Barrett Firearms is independently developing a 6.8x51mm caliber conversion kit for the U.S. Army's MRAD MK 22 Advanced Sniper Rifle system. This kit aims to allow warfighters to use the high-pressure 6.8x51mm cartridge, also adopted for the Army's M7 rifle and M250 automatic rifle programs, within the modular MK 22 platform to enhance battlefield flexibility and terminal performance.