BR85HB battle rifle

The BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle (BR85HB SR) is a select-fire battle rifle used by the UNSC Defense Force. Like its predecessors, the BR55 and BR55HB service rifles, the BR85 is manufactured by Misriah Armory. It had entered service by 2557.

Design
The BR85HB Service Rifle is a gas-operated, magazine-fed battle rifle. A select-fire weapon, the BR85HB is optimized for firing three-round bursts and seems to lack the BR55's fully automatic firing mode. The BR85HB is effective against the energy shielding of many types of armor. Like its predecessors, the BR85HB features a two-power scope and receives a 36-round box magazine. In the hands of a skilled marksman, the weapon's precision and accuracy make it a versatile weapon at a variety of ranges. The BR85 features a telescopic sight with 2x magnification.

Gameplay
The weapon features hitscan and lacks bloom. When fired, the barrel rises vertically, but in a suppressible way. It is useful for mid-to-long-range engagements, though the M395 Designated Marksman Rifle outperforms it at longer and near-extreme ranges. The rifle's three-round burst is particularly effective for close-to-mid-range combat. The player can carry a maximum of 216 rounds of reserve ammunition for the BR85, from a normal load of 108 rounds.

Behind the scenes

 * The earliest known in-game model of the BR85 was erroneously labeled "BR55HB SR". This has been fixed in the current build of the game.
 * Players who pre-ordered Halo 4 from certain locations received a special Arctic weapon skin for the BR85.

List of appearances

 * Halo 4