Barrett REC10
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| Barrett REC10[1] | |
|---|---|
 Soldier with a Barrett REC10 | |
| Type | Designated Marksman Rifle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Barrett Firearms Manufacturing |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 8.0 lbs (3.6 kg) unloaded. |
| Length | 34.5 in (876.3 mm) collapsed |
| Caliber | .308 Winchester / 7.62×51mm NATO[2] |
| Action | semi-automatic |
The Barrett REC10 (designation stands for "reliability-enhanced carbine") is an American selective-fire, semi-automatic rifle chambered in .308 Winchester or 6.5mm Creedmoor, manufactured by Barrett Firearms. The REC10 utilises a direct impingement gas operating system.[3][4] Most variants of the REC10 have a twist rate of 1:10[4] and a standard magazine capacity of 20 rounds.[5][4][6]
Design and features
[edit]The Barrett REC10's upper and lower receivers are machined from a billet of 7075-T6 aluminum. It features a proprietary M-LOK handguard, TB-41 DLC coated bolt carrier group and a chrome-lined chamber. The REC10 comes with an ALG QMS trigger and a Magpul stock, Magpul pistol grip, and Magpul flip-up sights. It also features fully ambidextrous controls.[7][3]
Variants
[edit]The REC10 is available in different factory-configurations that are primarily distinguished by barrel length, barrel material and finish. According to the company, it is "Carbine" version with a 16-inch chrome-lined barrel and a "Long-Range (LR)" or DMR-style version with a 16 or 20-inch stainless steel barrel, available in 6.5 Creedmoor or .308 Winchester. [5]
Both models share the following features: tuned direct-impingement gas system that is optimized for suppressed or unsuppressed firing, billet 7075-T6 aluminum lower and upper receivers, full ambidextrous controls, and free-float M-LOK handguards with full-length top Picatinny rails. Finish and color options have included Black, Tungsten Grey Cerakote and Flat Dark Earth.[8][9]
Users
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See also
[edit]- Barrett REC7 - A Barrett Firearms 5.56x45 mm NATO carbine
References
[edit]- ↑ The listed specifications reflect one variant of the REC10. Other variants may differ. See: "REC10 Operator's Manual" (PDF). Barrett.net. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ↑ Witner, Scott (October 8, 2025). "7.62x51 vs .308 Winchester: What's the Real Difference?".
- 1 2 "REC10®". Barrett Firearms. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- 1 2 3 "REC10 Operator's manual" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2021-07-13.
- 1 2 "REC10®". Barrett Firearms. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
- ↑ Hunter, Karen (2019-07-22). "Review: The Barrett REC10, Now Available to Civilians | Coffee or Die". www.coffeeordie.com. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ↑ Mastison, Fred (2018-02-15). "REC10 Review: Running Barrett's Newest AR-Platform Rifle". Athlon Outdoors. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ↑ Association, National Rifle. "An Official Journal Of The NRA | Barrett Firearms REC10 in .308 Win. is now available". An Official Journal Of The NRA. Retrieved 2025-10-28.
- ↑ D'Costa, Ian (2019-01-08). "Here's an inside look at the new REC10 battle rifle from Barrett". Military Times. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
- ↑ "The Special Relationship Between the Israeli Special Forces & Barrett Firearms | Soldier Systems Daily". soldiersystems.net. 12 July 2021. Retrieved 20 August 2026.
