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AMR 2

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Type
  
Anti-materiel rifle

Weight
  
9.8kg

Place of origin
  
China

Barrel length
  
850mm

Manufacturer
  
China South Industries Group

Length
  
1420mm (stock extended) 1230mm (stock closed)

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.

References

AMR-2 Wikipedia