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Anti materiel sniper rifle ยทChina South Industries Group

AMR-2

Origin country
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China
Year of service
2000
Technical Specifications
Fire rateSingle shot rounds/min.
Caliber12.7 x 108 mm
Magazine5 rounds
Length1450 mm (57.1 in)
Weight11.0 kg (24.3 lb)
Range2000 m (6562 ft)

Description

The AMR-2 is a 12.7mm anti-materiel sniper rifle developed in China and introduced in the early 2000s. It was designed and developed by Sichuan Huaqing Machinery Co. Ltd, a subsidiary of China South Industries Group.

This rifle features a conventional bolt-action design, chambered for the 12.7ร—108mm cartridge, and fed from a 5-round detachable box magazine located directly ahead of the trigger group. The rifle utilizes a free-floating barrel fitted with a large double baffle muzzle brake to reduce recoil. Standard features include a side-folding buttstock with an adjustable cheekpiece, a folding bipod, and a detachable rear monopod positioned under the buttstock. The AMR-2 is equipped with folding iron sights, and a Picatinny rail for mounting various optics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of firearm is the AMR-2?
The AMR-2 is an anti materiel sniper rifle manufactured by China South Industries Group of China. It entered service in 2000.
What caliber is the AMR-2?
The AMR-2 is chambered in 12.7 x 108 mm.
What is the effective range of the AMR-2?
The AMR-2 has an effective range of approximately 2,000 meters (2,187 yards).
What is the rate of fire of the AMR-2?
The AMR-2 has a rate of fire of Single shot.
What magazine does the AMR-2 use?
The AMR-2 feeds from a 5-round magazine.
How heavy is the AMR-2?
The AMR-2 weighs 11.0 kg (24.3 lb) and measures 1,450 mm (57.1 in) in length.
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