AMR-2

Anti-material rifle
AMR-2
TypeAnti-material rifle
Place of originChina
Service history
In service2000–present
Production history
ManufacturerChina South Industries Group
ProducedCurrently in production
Specifications
Mass9.8kg
Length1420mm (stock extended)
1230mm (stock closed)
57" (inches) (stock extended)
Barrel length850mm

Cartridge12.7×108mm
Caliber.50 Russian
ActionBolt action
Effective firing range2,000 metres (2,200 yd)
Maximum firing range2,500 metres (2,700 yd)
Feed system5 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,[1] the rifle uses a conventional bolt-action 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.

It is normally fitted with side-folding buttstock with adjustable cheekpiece, 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 the telescopic or night sights.[2]

References

  1. ^ "AMR-2 - Internet Movie Firearms Database - Guns in Movies, TV and Video Games". www.imfdb.org. Retrieved 2023-11-11.
  2. ^ "AMR-2". Modern Firearms. 2010-10-27. Retrieved 2023-11-11.
  • https://modernfirearms.net/en/sniper-rifles/large-caliber-rifles/china-large-caliber-rifles/amr-2-eng/
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