BR85HB SR Battle Rifle
Production information
Manufacturer	Misriah Armory[1]
Model	BR85HB SR
Type	Bullpup Battle rifle
Cost	1906.00 cR[2]
Technical specifications
Size	Length: 99.2 centimetres (39.1 in)[2] Height: 29.9 centimetres (11.8 in)[2] Width: 6.1 centimetres (2.4 in)[2] Weight: 7.6 kilograms (17 lb)[2]
Damage Per Hit	Medium to High
Magazine Size	36 rounds
Maximum Ammunition	108-216 rounds
Fire Mode	Burst-fire (3-round)
Ammunition Type	M634 X-HP-SAP, 9.5x40mm[2]
Operation	Gas-operated, magazine-fed
Accuracy	High
Range	Medium to Long
Usage
Era(s)	Post-War
Affiliation	United Nations Space Command
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The BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle (BR85HB SR)^[3] is a UNSC infantry selective fire service rifle based upon the BR55 and BR55HB SR battle rifles.

Design DetailsEdit

The BR85HB Service Rifle is a gas-operated, magazine-fed selective fire rifle optimized for three-round-burst firing, and proven to be extraordinarily effective against dissipative energy shielding on both exotic and domestic armor types. It has a magazine size of 36 rounds, and fires in three-round bursts, thus giving 12 bursts before depleting the magazine.

Official descriptionEdit

"The BR85HB Service Rifle is a gas-operated, magazine-fed, semi-automatic rifle optimized for three-round burst firing, and proven to be an extraordinarily versatile weapon at a wide variety of ranges in the hands of a capable marksman."^[1]

Changes from the BR55HB SR in Halo 3Edit

• Hitscan feature returns from Halo 2.
• Square scope, similar to the EOtech Holographic sight, or Aimpont M68 CCO.
• Picatinny Rail on the top carry handle of the rifle (which the scope is mounted on).
• Larger reticle.
• Slightly more accurate at range, compared to the BR55HB SR from Halo 3.
• Deeper and more visceral firing sound recorded from actual weapons.
• Major visual overhaul, following the artistic design of Halo: Reach.
• Misriah Armory's symbol is sported on both sides of the stock of the weapon.
• With the Ammo Package, the maximum ammunition has been increased from 108 to 216 rounds.
• It is now a 5-shot kill instead of a 4-shot kill.
• Increased firing speed.
• Different reloading animation.
• Different melee animation.
• Lacks reticle bloom that most weapons have in Halo 4.

GalleryEdit

BR close-up. First-person view of the Battle Rifle, as seen in the pre-release gameplay. BR in action. BR's scoped reticle. The BR85HB SR at another angle. John-117 wielding a BR85HB SR. A Spartan Warrior wielding a BR85HB SR. BR85 HB SR blueprint. The BR85's Arctic skin was available for those who pre-ordered the game from EB Games in Canada, or from GameStop in any country. Battle Rifle, as seen on Halo Waypoint. Firing the BR85HB SR. The Battle Rifle in action. First-person view of the BR. BR85HB SR Dunes skin. Lateral view. Using a Battle Rifle on Exile. A blue Spartan wielding a BR85HB SR. A render of the Battle Rifle. The Arctic skin. Add a photo to this galleryAdd a photo to this gallery

TriviaEdit

• The Battle Rifle is one of the few weapons in Halo 4 to have no reticle bloom.
• The Battle Rifle's firing sound effect is a combination of a Colt M16 and FN SCAR-H firing sounds.
• Images initially released by 343 Industries of the BR85HB SR Battle Rifle had "BR55HB SR" printed on the side. However, it has been corrected recently, as seen in the latest images of the rifle.
• The BR85HB SR's appearance is more angular and squared, resembling the FAMAS more than previous iterations.
• An exclusive Arctic skin for the Battle Rifle was available for those who pre-ordered the game in any edition from EB Games in Canada. It was also one of the three exclusive pre-order bonus items from GameStop.
• The BR85HB SR is one of the most used weapons in Halo 4 matchmaking.
• In a recent Halo Bulletin, 343 Industries confirmed that in the next Halo 4 update, they will make the Battle Rifle a 4-shot kill, leaving the DMR a 5-shot kill, but making fire slower at similar speed to the DMR to mantain a balanced gameplay.

Related PagesEdit

• M392 Designated Marksman Rifle (Halo: Reach)
• XBR55 Battle Rifle (Halo: Contact Harvest)
• BR55 Battle Rifle (Halo 2)
• BR55HB SR Battle Rifle (Halo 3)
• M395 Designated Marksman Rifle (Halo 4)
• Type-31 Rifle (Halo: Reach, Covenant equivalent)
• Type-51 Carbine (Halo 2 and beyond, Covenant equivalent)
• Z-250 Directed Energy Engagement Weapon (Halo 4, Forerunner equivalent)

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