AMR-2
The AMR-2 (Anti Material Rifle - 2) is a 12.7mm sniper rifle which was developed in China as an anti-materiel sniper weapon, it was introduced in the early 2000s. Designed and developed by China South Industries Group, the rifle uses bolt-action and a conventional design. The AMR-2 fires a 12.7×108mm cartridge from a 5-round box detachable box magazine fitted directly ahead of the trigger group. The barrel is free-floating and has a large double baffle muzzle brake to mitigate recoil.
AMR-2 | |
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Type | Anti-material rifle |
Place of origin | China |
Service history | |
In service | 2000–present |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | China South Industries Group |
Specifications | |
Mass | 9.8kg |
Length | 1420mm (stock extended) 1230mm (stock closed) |
Barrel length | 850mm |
Cartridge | 12.7×108mm |
Caliber | .50 Russian |
Action | Bolt action |
Effective firing range | 2,000 metres (2,200 yd) |
Maximum firing range | 2,500 metres (2,700 yd) |
Feed system | 5 round box magazine |
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