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The Barrett XM500 is a gas-operated semi-automatic sniper rifle/anti-materiel rifle currently in development by the Barrett Firearms Company. It is fed by a 10-round detachable box magazine situated behind the trigger in bullpup configuration.It is based on the Barrett M82/M107 .50-caliber sniper rifle. It is intended to be a lighter more compact alternative to the M82.