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The History of Barrett

Barrett Firearms Manufacturing was established in 1982 by Ronnie G. Barrett with the initial aim to produce semi-automatic rifles using the .50 BMG cartridge. By the same year, Ronnie Barrett introduced the M82 rifle, and the model saw improvements throughout the decade, leading up to the enhanced M82A1 version by 1986.

The company witnessed a surge in popularity when, in 1989, it secured major sales of the M82 to Sweden. This led the U.S. military to adopt the rifle, which also saw service in the Gulf War. The following years saw Barrett securing contracts with various nations for their sniper rifles. The M82 was not the only rifle in the company's lineup; it also introduced bolt-action rifles with lighter and more affordable designs, such as the M95, M99, and M99-1. The M82's effectiveness became notably recognized mostly during the 1990s when it was employed by the IRA in Northern Ireland.

The US military later embraced updated models, namely the M82A3 and M107, primarily for anti-material roles. Barrett expanded and started producing the 6.8 mm Remington SPC REC7 upper receiver for the AR-15 rifle. However, in response to California's ban on .50 BMG rifles, Barrett halted sales to the state's law enforcement agencies. Another important product launch came in 2009 with the introduction of the M98B, a bolt-action rifle chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum. In 2016, they introduced a new line of lightweight hunting rifles, the Fieldcraft.

The US Army awarded the business a $50 million contract in 2021 for the Precision Sniper Rifle program. In 2023, Barrett was acquired by Australian defense contractor NIOA with Bryan James taking over the function of the company’s president. Nowadays, Barrett offers a range of firearms, accessories such as scope mounts and suppressors, along with other licensed products on their website.

Barrett Fieldcraft SA Rifle Review

The Barrett Fieldcraft bolt action rifle, available in two action lengths, was released by the Barrett business in 2016. The short action (SA) variant of the two is referred to on this page. Here is a link where you may find scope mounts for your Fieldcraft in Long Action (LA).

Their primary focus for many years has been producing long-range tactical rifles, and Fieldcraft was one of their first guns designed with hunting enthusiasts in mind. It was designed to be both incredibly lightweight and rigid, using materials that are conventional for the military and aerospace industries.

The short action rifles had 457 mm (18-inch) stainless steel barrels and were supplied without iron sights. The bolt is made of a single piece of stainless steel and has two large locking lugs that interlock with the housing on the front of the action. There is a Sako-style extractor above the right lug, as well as a spring plunger ejector on the bolt head. The carbon fiber stock with a right-handed cheekpiece also contributes to its weight. Four holes that have been drilled and tapped on the receiver's upper side can be used to mount a scope. There is a factory pre-set pull weight of about 1020 g (2.2 lbs) for an adjustable single-stage Timney trigger. With its four-round capacity and blind magazine mechanism that conceals the floorplate, this system significantly reduces the total weight. Top loading is also possible. The rifle's stainless-steel build allows for maximum strength even with the parts being smaller. On the right rear side of the receiver, directly behind the bolt handle, is a thumb-operated two-position safety lever. There are two settings: "S" for safe and "F" for fire. Pulling the bolt forward to "F" signals that the rifle is prepared to fire while pulling it rearward to "S" allows it to function freely. All Fieldcraft models are equipped with sling swivels and a Pachmayr rubber recoil pad at the end of the stock.

Barrett Fieldcraft, chambered for .308 Win.

Figure 1: Barrett Fieldcraft, chambered for .308 Win. (Source: https://www.gunsamerica.com/digest/barrett-fieldcraft-308-review/)

Barrett Fieldcraft SA Calibers

The rifle can be chambered for the following calibers:

.22-250 Rem.
.243 Win.
6.5 Creedmoor
.308 Win.
7mm-08 Rem.

The receivers of the Barrett Fieldcraft SA rifle come with four drilled and tapped holes which can be used for scope mounting purposes. There are two holes on the front and two on the rear mounting surface.

The receiver of Barrett Fieldcraft, chambered for .22-250 Rem.

Figure 2: The receiver of Barrett Fieldcraft, chambered for .22-250 Rem. (Source: https://www.americanhunter.org/content/hardware-barrett-fieldcraft/)

Barrett Fieldcraft SA

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Barrett Fieldcraft SA

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Barrett Fieldcraft SA

For one-piece mounts to fit on a rifle, mounting surfaces on these rifles must match in every dimension.

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Barrett Fieldcraft SA

To meet interchangeability conditions, two-piece mounts must match in all dimensions except the B distance. B distance can vary because two-piece mounts can be installed and adjusted closer or further apart.

Currently, we cannot find any rifles that would match the exact dimensions of the Barrett Fieldcraft SA mounting surface thus we are unable to provide you with a list of interchangeable scope mounts. Should you happen to own this rifle and would be willing to share with us more information regarding interchangeability, we kindly ask you to contact us at info@optics-trade.eu

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Best Scope Mounts for Barrett Fieldcraft

Picatinny rails for Barrett Fieldcraft SA

For those thinking of equipping their Fieldcraft's receiver with a Picatinny rail, we suggest the BlackCountry aluminum Picatinny from the U.S.-based company, Leupold, which offers a 10-year warranty.

Help Us Build Our Riflescope Mounts Database

If you happen to own this or any other rifle, we would appreciate it if you could help us expand our database by sending us some photos of the rifle receiver (the bare mounting surface of the rifle without the scope mounts installed). For your help, our company offers a fair return in terms of practical rewards.

Please send us an email for more information. You can contact us here: info@optics-trade.eu

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