FN Patrol Bolt Rifle

The FNH Patrol Bolt Rifle is a bolt-action tactical rifle produced by Fabrique Nationale de Herstal. All models are chambered with the standard 7.62×51mm NATO (.308) cartridge.

FN Patrol Bolt Rifle
TypeSniper rifle
Place of originBelgium
Production history
ManufacturerFN Herstal
Unit cost$1,159.44 approx
Specifications
Mass9 lb (4.08 kg) [1]
Length38 in (97 cm) (18" barrel) [1]
Barrel length18 in (46 cm)
20 in (51 cm)
22 in (56 cm)
24 in (61 cm) [1]

Cartridge7.62×51mm NATO/.308 Winchester
Barrels1:12" right-hand twist
ActionBolt action, controlled feed
Feed system4-round removable magazine
SightsStock with M1913 rail for optical scope mount

Manufacturer

The FN Herstal PBR (Patrol Bolt Rifle) is manufactured and distributed by FN Herstal USA, the United States division of the armament company. The design is based on the Winchester Model 70 and is available in 18", 20", 22" or 24" barrel lengths. Additionally, a 16" and 18" barrel is available with a recoil reducer. It features a specially designed FN/Hogue stock with a full-length aluminum bedding block, featuring a cold rotary forged medium heavy barrel with recessed crown and a four groove, right hand, 1 in 12 twist rate. It utilizes a removable magazine with four round capacity.

References

  1. "FN Herstal Patrol Bolt Rifle (PBR)". Sniper Central. Retrieved 1 January 2013.


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