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|image= [[Image:BR55HB SR Battle Rifle.jpg|300px]]
|image= [[File:H3-BR55HB-ServiceRifle-LeftSide.png|350px]]
|name=BR55HB SR Battle Rifle
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 21''</ref>
|manufacturer=
|series=BR55
|model=BR55HB SR Rifle
|type=Bullpup [[battle rifle]]
|type= Battle Rifle
|cost=
|cost=
|size=Handheld, Two-Handed
|variant=
*length: 35.4 inches
|service=[[Human-Covenant War]]
*Weight: 8.378 lbs
|affiliation=[[UNSC]]
|damage per hit=*Medium Against Shielded Enemies
|weight=
*Medium Against Flesh
|length={{Convert|115.8|cm|in}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
*Overall Damage: Medium
|ammotype=9.5×40mm [[M634 Experimental High-Powered Semi-Armor-Piercing]]
|magazine= 36 rounds
|capacity=
|maxammo= 144 Rounds or 4 Magazines (Full combat load rumored to be 252 rounds or 7 magazines)
|feed=36-round magazine
|fire=*Original Concept: 3 round burst, Semi-Automatic
|operation=[[wikipedia:Gas-operated#Short-stroke piston|Short-stroke piston]], [[wikipedia:Rotating bolt|rotating bolt]], [[wikipedia:Blowback (firearms)|locked breech]]
*[[Halo: Arms Race]]:Fully Automatic
|rate=
|ammotype= 9.5x40mm [[M634 Experimental High-Powered Semi-Armor-Piercing]]/.374 Caliber rounds
|velocity=
|operation= Short-Stroke Gas-Operated Rotating-Bolt
|optics=
|rate of fire= Average, 2.4 Bursts per Second, 900 rounds per minute
|range=900 meters<ref name="BR55DMR">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 206''</ref>{{Ref/Note|Assuming the BR55HB has the same range as the XBR55.}}
|accuracy= High
|range= Medium
|era=
|counterpart=[[Covenant Carbine]]
|counterwep=*At Close Range: [[MA5C Assault Rifle]], [[Shotgun]], [[Energy Sword]]
*At Medium Range: [[Covenant Carbine]]
*At Long Range: [[Sniper Rifles]]
|affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]]
}}
}}
The '''BR55HB SR Battle Rifle''' is an [[United Nations Space Command]] infantry firearm, a variant of the [[BR55 Battle Rifle]], and a service rifle of the [[UNSC Marine Corps]]. <ref>http://www.halo3.com</ref>
The '''BR55 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle (BR55HB SR)''', also known as the "Mammoth Stomper,"<ref name="ENC">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''UNSC Weapons'', ''pages 318 - 319'' (2011 edition)</ref> is a select-fire rifle utilized by the [[United Nations Space Command]] and manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]]. It is a heavy-barreled version of the [[BR55 battle rifle|BR55 Service Rifle]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|ENC}}<ref name="Waypoint">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/dmr '''Halo Waypoint''', ''DMR'']</ref>


== Introduction ==
==Overview==
The BR55HB SR entered service in [[2548]], serving alongside the standard BR55 Service Rifle. For decades, the BR55 had steadily gained favor over the long-serving [[M392 Designated Marksman Rifle]]. The introduction of the BR55HB SR led to an immediate increase in the BR55's popularity, prompting all branches of the [[United Nations Space Command]] armed forces, except the [[UNSC Army|Army]], to replace the M392 with the newer weapon.{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}


[[Image:7thHelljumpers.jpg|left|200px|thumb|A team of ODST's, with the one in front wielding a BR55HB SR.]]
== Design details ==
The BR55HB SR Battle Rifle is a gas-operated, magazine-fed, mid-to-long range weapon capable of 3-round burst or fully automatic fire<ref>''[[Halo: Combat]]''</ref>. The modern successor to the [[BR55 Battle Rifle]], the BR55HB SR remains relatively unchanged, firing the [[M634 9.5x40mm X-HP-SAP]] round from a 36-round magazine, and equipped with a 2x electronic [[scope]] for better accuracy at longer ranges. The BR55HB SR, however, is capable of automatic fire as well, and appears to have a slightly longer barrel than its antecedent. The penetrative power, accuracy, and range of the BR55HB SR are roughly equivalent to the BR55, although its accuracy has slightly decreased from its earlier counterpart. <ref>''[[Halo 3]]''</ref>
As with the basic model, the BR55HB SR is employed as a medium-to-long range [[Wikipedia:Marksman rifle|marksman rifle]]; though its barrel is 25.9 centimeters (10.2 inches)longer than that of the BR55, the BR55HB SR performs almost identically to its predecessor.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} It fires [[M634 Experimental High-Powered Semi-Armor-Piercing|M634 X-HP-SAP round]] from a 36-round magazine, which fits flush in the receiver. The magazine housing is built directly into the underside of the stock of the rifle and is located behind the grip. Though the BR55HB SR is a select-fire weapon, it is most often used in its three-round burst mode.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} Despite firing a very powerful cartridge, the weapon is subject to little recoil, even when being fired automatically.<ref>'''Halo: Last One Standing'''</ref>


The BR55HB SR Battle Rifle appears to be one of the service rifles of the [[UNSC Marine Corps]], and is the standard-issue for fewer Marines than the more commonly seen [[MA5C Assault Rifle]], which is the standard issue for almost every marine. While the BR55HB SR offers greater range and accuracy than the MA5C, the MA5C is easier to handle in a close-quarters engagement. The characteristics of the BR55HB SR are comparable to the [[Covenant Carbine]], although the mechanisms and aesthetics of the two weapons differ greatly.
==Gameplay==
===Advantages===
The BR55HB SR has reasonably high power, a decent rate of fire, and high accuracy with its 2× magnification scope. Its range is its primary advantage, allowing the player to engage at longer ranges by leading shots. The BR55HB SR has a slightly lower recoil than its BR55 predecessor and has less muzzle flash, although the rounds fired are still visible in the air; the rifle's updated design also boosts range and accuracy, increasing the effectiveness of the 9.5mm rounds it fires. The scope of the BR55HB SR allows a skilled marksman to easily take down an unshielded target from medium range, making the battle rifle the best alternative to sniper rifles.


=== Advantages ===
===Disadvantages===
Attempting to engage a target at longer ranges requires more rounds and less movement as the rounds become inaccurate over longer ranges. In close quarters combat it is fairly surpassed by the Covenant carbine, as the latter weapon is more capable of performing headshots. Furthermore, its magazine can be depleted rather quickly. The weapon requires a good amount of skill in order to use it. The user must have an understanding of how the weapon works, and what to do with it when a situation arises. Each bullet fired from the weapon can act as a tracer, and can give away the shooter's position, putting him at risk of return fire. While effective at long range against light or unshielded targets, the BR55HB's performance against shielded infantry at close range is extremely challenging; the BR55HB, while still very effective, is not the weapon of choice at close range because of its design, and the fact that it can be easily overpowered by the shotgun and energy sword.


The BR55HB SR Battle Rifle has reasonably high power, a decent rate of fire, and high accuracy with its 2x magnification [[scope]]. Its range is its primary advantage, allowing the rifleman to engage at longer ranges, which may be out of range for the MA5C. The BR55HB SR's accuracy and penetrative power make it a useful weapon to kill unshielded opponents: a single headshot with the 3-round burst instantly kills [[Grunt|Grunts]] and [[Jackal Sniper|Jackal Snipers]], unshielded [[Elites]] and [[Brute|Brutes]] at medium range. In [[multiplayer]], it takes four headshots to kill a fully shielded [[SPARTAN-II]] or [[Elite]], and seven body shots. This has led to a well-known tactic colloquially known as the "[[Noob Combo]]" or as the "EMP combo" where a rifleman will use a [[Plasma Pistol]] to down the shields of an opponent and then fire a single headshot to kill the opponent, killing an enemy with only two shots. The BR55HB SR's accuracy and range also make it an option to suppress enemy snipers, as continual bursts disrupt the aiming of these enemy sharpshooters.
==Changes from the BR55 Service Rifle in ''Halo 2''==
*New reloading animation.
*Decreased aim assist.
*Slightly less recoil.
*Slightly different firing sound.
*Slightly lower rate of fire.
*Decreased accuracy caused by greater spread.
*Rounds lack hitscan properties, requiring greater lead on moving targets.


[[Image:realbattlerifle.JPG|thumb|right|150px|A Marine holding a Battle Rifle in Combat: Part 2]]  
==Trivia==
*[[WETA Workshop]] made a replica of the BR55HB SR, along with several other weapons, for use in the ''Halo: Landfall'' live-action shorts.
*Sometimes the battle rifle will have one or two extra rounds, causing a half burst. This is caused by retrieving ammunition from a Marine NPC. This can also be achieved if fired and simultaneously meleeing. The weapon would have fired one round, and the melee would have cut off the other two.
*The ''[[Marathon]]'' logo is located on the gun's left side, to the left of the ammunition counter display and roughly above the trigger guard and on the stock.
*There are seven triangles on each side of the Battle Rifle's stock. A reference to [[Bungie]]'s favorite number.
*The rifle seems to resemble the Khaybar KH-2002, HS Produkt VHS-2 and French FAMAS bullpup assault rifles.
*Though the battle rifle is not usable in ''Halo 3: ODST'', it makes a small cameo in the level ''[[NMPD HQ]]''.


=== Disadvantages ===
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
<gallery>
File:realbattlerifle.JPG|A [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] firing his BR55HB SR on the fully automatic setting during the [[Battle of Sector Six]] in ''[[Halo: Landfall]]''.
File:Update cougarhuting.jpg|[[Frank O'Connor]] (center) wielding a BR55HB SR prop from ''Halo: Landfall''.
File:H3-BR55HBSR-Replica.jpg|Detail of the BR55HB SR created by [[WETA Workshop]].
File:H3-BR55HB-ServiceRifle-LeftSide.png|An in-game left profile view of the BR55HB SR in ''Halo 3''.
File:H3-BR55HB-ServiceRifle-RightSide.png|An in-game right profile view of the BR55HB SR in ''Halo 3''.
File:BR55HB Battle Rifle.png|A first-person view of the BR55HB SR in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
File:BR55HB_SR2.jpg|[[John-117]] wielding a BR55HB SR during the [[Battle of Voi]].
Halo-3-20071203013902784.jpg|The BR55HB being used in combat.
File:Halo3 123639242 Full.jpg|View through the BR55HB SR's 2× magnification scope.
File:H3 - EVA on Orbital.jpg|A Spartan-II reloading a BR55HB.
File:Michaels armor.png|[[Michaels]] with a BR55HB during the [[Battle of Ariel]] in ''[[Halo: Helljumper]]''.
File:HTMCC H3 GunTable.jpg|A BR55HB on a table in the ''[[Finish The Fight]]'' trailer for the launch of ''Halo 3'' on PC.
File:HTMCC_H3_BattleRifles.jpg|A rack of BR55HBs in the ''Finish The Fight'' trailer.
File:H3ODST-BR55HBHUDCrater.png|First-person view of the BR55HB in the ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' version of ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
File:H3ODST LostPlatoon DareBR.jpg|[[Veronica Dare]] using a BR55HB on [[Lost Platoon]].
</gallery>


At longer ranges, it is necessary to minimize strafing movements when firing to avoid "splintering" the shot grouping too much. Since each "shot" is really a three-round-burst, certain movements can break up the grouping and greatly reduce accuracy. This also affects accuracy when firing from a moving vehicle such as a Warthog (especially when firing at a 90-degree angle from the [[vehicle|vehicle's]] heading).
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Landfall]]''
**''[[Halo: Arms Race]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[Halo: Combat]]''
**''[[Halo: Last One Standing]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo: Helljumper]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''{{Ref/Note|In the Xbox 360 release of ''Halo 3: ODST'', the BR55HB only appears as an unusable weapon wielded by an NMPD officer in a cutscene. The weapon is available to use in the Firefight portion of ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''.}}
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
**''[[Prototype]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
*''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''
*''[[Become]]''
**''[[Forever We Fight]]''


However, the BR55HB SR is not as effective at close ranges. Each bullet acts as a tracer which gives away the shooter's position, and the range is limited at long distance in comparison to the [[Sniper Rifle System 99D-S2 Anti-Matériel|SRS-99D-S2 AM]]. It also does negligible damage against vehicles, though can still cause Warthogs and Mongoose ATVs to spin out if the wheels are shot.
==Notes==
{{Ref/Notes}}


== Physical Description and Appearance ==
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}


The BR55HB SR is a [[bullpup]], selective fire (Except in Gameplay), UNSC rifle that fires the 9.5x40mm X-HP-SAP round (see below). It fires from a 36 round magazine, which fits flush in the receiver. The receiver is built directly into the underside of the butt of the rifle and is located behind the grip.
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This titanium alloy weapon is gas-operated with a rotating bolt and therefore must be cocked before the first round can be fired. The charging handle used to chamber the round is located on the left side of the weapon and does not move during operation. Once the first round is fired, the gases from that round and those to follow impinge upon a gas piston, which pushes back the bolt carrier, rotating the bolt inside and continuing to chamber rounds until the magazine is empty. Once the magazine is empty, the charging handle (although not illustrated in-game) can both be pulled back and locked, or, it can be fully cycled after a fresh magazine has been housed. If it is pulled back and locked, then it must be pushed forward once a fresh magazine is housed to chamber a new round. The magazine release button is located on both sides of the rifle with an arrow pointing down towards the housed magazine in the stock. The ejection port is located on the right side of the weapon. There is also a fire selector on both sides of the ammo display.
 
The BR55HB SR, having a rifled barrel, has noticeable changes from the BR55. It has a longer barrel for increased range and accuracy. It is also fitted with a Trijicon ACOG-style scope on a modified carrying handle and now also has a trigger guard. The safety is also located above the handle of the weapon.
 
== Ammunition ==
 
It is interesting to note the ammunition used for the Battle Rifle. It uses a new 9.5mm x 40mm Experimental Round. The 7.62 x 51 mm NATO round is a rather high-powered round used in the MA5B-C Series and on many modern-day assault rifles, designated marksman rifles (DMR), and machine guns. The 7.62 mm has a history of having too much recoil because of the round's high power, which made it hard to fire in full automatic. While the BR55's larger 9.5 mm round would be heavier and would thus presumably generate even more recoil than the 7.62 mm NATO, this is not necessarily the case. Since the Battle Rifle's rounds have a noticeably shorter case length than the 7.62 mm NATO (40 mm vs. 51 mm), they most likely contain much less powder than the 7.62 mm NATO, which would yield less muzzle energy and thus less recoil, making the weapon more manageable. However, the 40mm case may just be downsized to save space and house a more efficient powder, which in turn would yield more power for the volume burnt, and the increased bullet diameter may have been a compromise to allow for a harder but less dense bullet material to achieve better penetration against armor; yielding the same or even more power.
 
== Influences ==
 
The BR55HB SR Battle Rifle's design is based on its predecessor, the [[BR55 Battle Rifle]]. However, it appears to have been aesthetically inspired by the French [[wikipedia:FAMAS|[[FAMAS]]. Also there is a striking resemblance to the Israeli Special Forces assault rifle the [[Tavor]][http://www.defense-update.com/directory/tavor.htm]. It looks almost identical to the Tavor with very similar capabilities, for example the 2X scope as well as the 3 shot burst. The Tavor however has the options to switch from a single shot to a 3 shot burst to full automatic.
 
== Changes From The BR55 ==
[[Image:sm_h3_Battle_Rifle.gif|thumb|A profile of the BR55HB-SR]]
*Modified optical rail
*New Trijicon ACOG-style scope
*New trigger guard
*Longer barrel
*New reloading animation
*Less magnetism
*Slightly different firing sound
*Slightly lower rate of fire
 
Besides these aesthetic changes, the BR55HB SR is functionally identical to the BR55.
 
== Character Compatibility ==
 
These are the characters that can wield the BR55HB SR in Halo 3.
*[[Elites]]
*[[Spartans]]
*[[Marines]]
*[[Brutes]]
*[[Flood Combat Form]] (Human)
*[[Flood Combat Form]] (Elite)
*[[Flood Combat Form]] (Brute)
 
== Trivia ==
 
*The "HB" most likely stands for "Heavy Barrel", which indicates the lengthened barrel of this rifle. "SR" could stand for "Scoped Rifle", which is simply an additional description of this weapon.
*In the Halo: Arms Race trailers and in Halo Wars, the BR55HB SR Battle Rifle seems to be automatic. But in Halo 3, it only fires in bursts of three rounds. This is most likely due to inaccuracies in the film, an automatic firing mode not used in the games due to balance, or a restricted feature only occasionally used in BR55 Battle rifles.
*This weapon uses the same function as many modern assault rifles.
*The Marathon symbol is located on the gun's left side, to the left of the ammunition counter display and roughly above the trigger guard.
*The Battle Rifles that the Marines shoot during the memorial scene at the end of Halo 3 sound as if they were semi-automatic. This could mean a different firing feature on the rifle or simply the sound was not edited correctly.
*WETA Studios made a replica Battle Rifle, Magnum, Sniper Rifle, Carbine, Gravity Hammer, Brute Grenade, Rocket Launcher, and Plasma Pistol to use in the currently on hold Halo film.
 
== Related Articles ==
 
*[[BR55 Battle Rifle]]
 
== Sources ==
 
<references/>
 
{{WepList}}
 
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[[Category:Weapons]]
[[Category:Held Weapons]]
[[Category:Human Weapons]]

Latest revision as of 12:31, February 28, 2024

BR55HB battle rifle
H3-BR55HB-ServiceRifle-LeftSide.png
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Misriah Armory[1]

Model series:

BR55

Type:

Bullpup battle rifle

Specifications

Length:

115.8 centimetres (45.6 in)[1]

Ammunition type:

9.5×40mm M634 Experimental High-Powered Semi-Armor-Piercing

Feed system:

36-round magazine

Operation:

Short-stroke piston, rotating bolt, locked breech

Effective range:

900 meters[2][Note 1]

Service history

In service:

Human-Covenant War

 

The BR55 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle (BR55HB SR), also known as the "Mammoth Stomper,"[3] is a select-fire rifle utilized by the United Nations Space Command and manufactured by Misriah Armory. It is a heavy-barreled version of the BR55 Service Rifle.[1][3][4]

Overview[edit]

The BR55HB SR entered service in 2548, serving alongside the standard BR55 Service Rifle. For decades, the BR55 had steadily gained favor over the long-serving M392 Designated Marksman Rifle. The introduction of the BR55HB SR led to an immediate increase in the BR55's popularity, prompting all branches of the United Nations Space Command armed forces, except the Army, to replace the M392 with the newer weapon.[4][1]

Design details[edit]

As with the basic model, the BR55HB SR is employed as a medium-to-long range marksman rifle; though its barrel is 25.9 centimeters (10.2 inches)longer than that of the BR55, the BR55HB SR performs almost identically to its predecessor.[1] It fires M634 X-HP-SAP round from a 36-round magazine, which fits flush in the receiver. The magazine housing is built directly into the underside of the stock of the rifle and is located behind the grip. Though the BR55HB SR is a select-fire weapon, it is most often used in its three-round burst mode.[1] Despite firing a very powerful cartridge, the weapon is subject to little recoil, even when being fired automatically.[5]

Gameplay[edit]

Advantages[edit]

The BR55HB SR has reasonably high power, a decent rate of fire, and high accuracy with its 2× magnification scope. Its range is its primary advantage, allowing the player to engage at longer ranges by leading shots. The BR55HB SR has a slightly lower recoil than its BR55 predecessor and has less muzzle flash, although the rounds fired are still visible in the air; the rifle's updated design also boosts range and accuracy, increasing the effectiveness of the 9.5mm rounds it fires. The scope of the BR55HB SR allows a skilled marksman to easily take down an unshielded target from medium range, making the battle rifle the best alternative to sniper rifles.

Disadvantages[edit]

Attempting to engage a target at longer ranges requires more rounds and less movement as the rounds become inaccurate over longer ranges. In close quarters combat it is fairly surpassed by the Covenant carbine, as the latter weapon is more capable of performing headshots. Furthermore, its magazine can be depleted rather quickly. The weapon requires a good amount of skill in order to use it. The user must have an understanding of how the weapon works, and what to do with it when a situation arises. Each bullet fired from the weapon can act as a tracer, and can give away the shooter's position, putting him at risk of return fire. While effective at long range against light or unshielded targets, the BR55HB's performance against shielded infantry at close range is extremely challenging; the BR55HB, while still very effective, is not the weapon of choice at close range because of its design, and the fact that it can be easily overpowered by the shotgun and energy sword.

Changes from the BR55 Service Rifle in Halo 2[edit]

  • New reloading animation.
  • Decreased aim assist.
  • Slightly less recoil.
  • Slightly different firing sound.
  • Slightly lower rate of fire.
  • Decreased accuracy caused by greater spread.
  • Rounds lack hitscan properties, requiring greater lead on moving targets.

Trivia[edit]

  • WETA Workshop made a replica of the BR55HB SR, along with several other weapons, for use in the Halo: Landfall live-action shorts.
  • Sometimes the battle rifle will have one or two extra rounds, causing a half burst. This is caused by retrieving ammunition from a Marine NPC. This can also be achieved if fired and simultaneously meleeing. The weapon would have fired one round, and the melee would have cut off the other two.
  • The Marathon logo is located on the gun's left side, to the left of the ammunition counter display and roughly above the trigger guard and on the stock.
  • There are seven triangles on each side of the Battle Rifle's stock. A reference to Bungie's favorite number.
  • The rifle seems to resemble the Khaybar KH-2002, HS Produkt VHS-2 and French FAMAS bullpup assault rifles.
  • Though the battle rifle is not usable in Halo 3: ODST, it makes a small cameo in the level NMPD HQ.

Gallery[edit]

Main-Superintendent.png Browse more images in this article's gallery page.

List of appearances[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Assuming the BR55HB has the same range as the XBR55.
  2. ^ In the Xbox 360 release of Halo 3: ODST, the BR55HB only appears as an unusable weapon wielded by an NMPD officer in a cutscene. The weapon is available to use in the Firefight portion of Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 21
  2. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 206
  3. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), UNSC Weapons, pages 318 - 319 (2011 edition)
  4. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, DMR
  5. ^ Halo: Last One Standing

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List of rifles and carbines used by humanity
MA series MA1 • MA2B • MA3A • MA40 (Longshot)
MA5 series variants MA37 • MA5B • MA5C • MA5D
Other assault rifles HMG-38 Monitor Rifle • VK78 Commando (Impact)
CM 300 • M6J/C • MA5K
BR55 series XBR55 • BR55 • BR55HB
BR75 series BR75 • BR75 Breacher
BR85 series BR85 • BR85HB • BR85N
Other BR series rifles BRXX Lightfire
Other battle rifles "Maestro"
M295 • M392 • M395 (M395B)
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