MURFREESBORO, TN – Barrett® Firearms Manufacturing Inc. today announced the expansion of its 2026 product lineup, introducing new rifle platforms, a powerful addition to its Precision Ammunition line, and expanded finish options. Together, these releases reinforce Barrett’s leadership in precision, innovation, and American manufacturing excellence.
MRAD® Covert – Precision Without Compromise
Transforming tactical mobility and precision for the most discreet operational environments, the MRAD Covert redefines what a compact precision rifle can achieve. Featuring a compact folding stock configuration, the MRAD Covert disassembles effortlessly to fit within a bag or backpack, enabling exceptional concealment and rapid transport for government users, while remaining easy to handle for sporting shooters and hunters without sacrificing accuracy or reliability. Built upon the proven, magazine-fed, bolt-action MRAD platform, the MRAD Covert delivers the same performance and durability users expect from the full-size rifle in a more compact and highly mobile package.
From the factory, the MRAD Covert is configured in either .308 Winchester or 6.5 Creedmoor with a 17-inch barrel and delivers 5-shot sub-0.85 MOA accuracy. The rifle remains fully compatible with all MRAD barrel conversion kits, ensuring seamless adaptability across mission profiles. Designed for military operators, law enforcement teams, and long-range enthusiasts, the MRAD Covert maintains the full suite of MRAD features and capabilities in a compact form factor optimized for discreet carry. Each rifle ships with an Eberlestock® Adapt backpack or can be tailored to meet end-user requirements using a variety of flexible transport solutions.
About Barrett
Barrett is the world leader in long-range, large-caliber, precision rifle design and manufacturing. Barrett products are used by civilians, sport shooters, law enforcement agencies, the United States military and more than 80 US Department of State approved countries around the world. The Barrett Quality Management System (QMS) has received the prestigious ISO 9001:2015 certification for the design and manufacture of firearms, ammunition, and accessories, and to provide training for those systems. Barrett is part of the NIOA Group. For more information, please visit www.barrett.net
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