AMR-2
| 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 |
| Produced | Currently in production |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 9.8kg |
| Length | 1420mm (stock extended) 1230mm (stock closed) 57" (inches) (stock extended) |
| 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 |
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 Sichuan Huaqing Machinery Co. Ltd, a subsidiary of China South Industries Group, the rifle uses a conventional bolt-action design. The AMR-2 fires a 12.7×108mm cartridge from a 5-round 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.
It is normally fitted with side-folding buttstock with an adjustable cheekpiece, a folding bipod, and a detachable rear monopod under the butt. The rifle is fitted with open iron sights on folding bases, and a Picatinny rail is provided for installation of telescopic or night sights.[1]
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