Barrett is Developing an MRAD Chambered in 6.8x51mm

Summary

Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc. announced it is independently developing a 6.8x51mm caliber conversion kit for its MRAD MK 22 Advanced Sniper Rifle system. This initiative supports the U.S. Army's Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) program and will allow the rifle, currently chambered in .338 Norma Magnum, .300 Norma Magnum, and 7.62x51mm, to utilize the new high-pressure 6.8x51mm ammunition.