The Barrett MRAD SMR .338 Lapua Magnum (Barrett part no. 18503) is a bolt-action precision rifle in a Flat Dark Earth Cerakote finish, built as the Single Mission Rifle version of the MRAD. A 26-inch fluted free-float barrel is held in the upper receiver by a standard barrel nut and ends in a muzzle brake with a thread protector. Barrett Firearms cites .75 MOA accuracy, and the non-folding fixed stock with a vertically adjustable cheek piece makes the rifle slimmer, lighter and an inch shorter than the standard MRAD. The SMR is set from the factory in one caliber instead of using interchangeable barrels, and it shares about 90 percent of its parts with the standard rifle. It is a long-range rifle for shooters who want MRAD handling without the folding-stock and barrel-swap complexity.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .338 Lapua Magnum, the one factory caliber this single-mission rifle is built around.
• Operation is a bolt-action repeater fed from a magazine, a layout that favors accuracy over speed.
• Magazine capacity is 10 rounds, plenty for a long string of fire without reloading.
• Barrel length is 26 inches and the barrel is fluted and free floated, which saves weight and keeps the barrel clear of the stock.
• Rate of twist is 1:9.4, the rate Barrett specifies for this caliber.
• Overall length is 48.5 inches, about an inch shorter than the standard MRAD.
• Weight is 12.3 pounds, trimmed down from the standard MRAD for easier carry.
• The muzzle device is a muzzle brake with a thread protector, a suppressor-capable brake built for high efficiency on a big magnum.
• The finish is Flat Dark Earth Cerakote, a hard coating that stands up to field use.
• The stock is a fixed stock with a polymer cheek piece that adjusts for comb height without tools and reverses to present two profiles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change the caliber on the MRAD SMR? No. The Single Mission Rifle is set from the factory in one caliber, here .338 Lapua Magnum, instead of using interchangeable barrels like the standard MRAD.

How is the SMR different from the standard MRAD? It uses a free-float barrel held by a standard barrel nut and a non-folding fixed stock with an adjustable cheek piece, which makes it slimmer, lighter and an inch shorter overall.

Does the trigger group come out for service? Yes. Barrett designed the trigger group to be removed from the lower receiver quickly and without tools, which helps with field service.

Buy the Barrett MRAD SMR .338 Lapua Magnum Rifle, 26-Inch Fluted Barrel, Muzzle Brake, Flat Dark Earth Cerakote, 10-Round

If you want the long-range performance of the MRAD in a simpler, lighter package, the SMR is built for that job. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see the rest of our bolt-action rifles while you are here.