Barrett Firearms announced its 2026 product expansion in Barrett's press release. The company is rolling out a compact bolt-action, bringing back a semi-automatic rifle that was on hold, adding a .50 BMG load to its precision ammunition line, and widening its finish choices.
What Was Announced
The headliner is the MRAD Covert, a compact version of Barrett's magazine-fed, bolt-action MRAD. It uses a folding stock and breaks down small enough to fit in a bag or backpack. Barrett says it keeps the full-size MRAD's features and is aimed at government users, law enforcement, hunters, and long-range shooters.
The REC10 returns to the catalog. Barrett had paused production to focus on its MRAD MK 22 contract. The rifle is a direct-impingement semi-automatic design.
Barrett is also adding .50 BMG to its Precision Ammunition line, which already includes .416 Barrett. Finally, the company is offering new Cerakote colors on several rifle platforms.
Key Details
- MRAD Covert calibers: .308 Winchester or 6.5 Creedmoor
- MRAD Covert barrel: 17 inches, with 5-shot sub-0.85 MOA accuracy claimed
- MRAD Covert extras: Compatible with all MRAD barrel conversion kits; ships with an Eberlestock Adapt backpack, with other carry options available
- .50 BMG load: 660-grain MTAC projectile, about 2,800
