Diemaco C7FT (MRS) 5.56mm Assault Rifle

[Dillinger]

Hi there,

I'm looking for pictures of the Diemaco C7FT 5.56mm fully-automatic assault rifle used by spotters in sniper units. It's called MRS by DND. It's basically a C7A1 (which is a Diemaco C7FT) fitted with a telescopic sight. I've attached a low-quality picture of it to this message.

Thanks in advance.

Regards

 

[Bomber]

Do you possibly mean the C7CT?

http://diemaco.com/ct-page.htm

Your MRS is missing the W for the new Medium Range Sniper Weapon, a larger caliber rifle.  I also think that the CT is designed for infantry sharp shooters, but not their actual snipers who are carrying bigger longer rifles.

 

[KevinB]

The pic above is a locally (unit) used setup not a CF standard system.

The MRS was the Marksmans Rifle System - it was a concept SOR to fill the gap when the MRSWS went into service (adoption)

Curently the C7CT and AR10T fill the role - with the CT being a DM (Designated Marksman) and the AR10T for a spotters rifle.  Exactly how they will be issued in future no one knows...  There was supposed to be a trial someday - however who knows...



C7CT

 

[Dillinger]

"Do you possibly mean the C7CT?"

I was not referring to the Diemaco C7CT 5.56mm semi-auto rifle, which is also in service with the CF.


"Your MRS is missing the W for the new Medium Range Sniper Weapon, a larger caliber rifle."

I was not referring to the MRSWS either, which is the Prairie Gun Works Defence Technologies Timberwolf Tactical .338 caliber bolt-action rifle (the replacement for the Parker-Hale M82 [C3A1] 7.62mm bolt-action rifle).


"The pic above is a locally (unit) used setup not a CF standard system."

Thanks for clearing that up for me.


"Curently the C7CT and AR10T fill the role - with the CT being a DM (Designated Marksman) and the AR10T for a spotters rifle.  Exactly how they will be issued in future no one knows...  There was supposed to be a trial someday - however who knows..."

Thanks for that information. I did not know that the ArmaLite AR10T was also in use with the CF. The picture you posted is actually of an AR10T. Nice shot! Thanks!

I have attached a picture of the C7CT and the MRSW.

Regards

 

[KevinB]

No the pic is me with the C7CT

I have a AR10T pic somewhere - when I am doen arguing with VonGarvin on a different thread I will look for it.
FWIW - its the ARMALITE AR10T -- Colt has nothing to do with it.

 

[KevinB]

AR10T

 

[Dillinger]

"FWIW - its the ARMALITE AR10T -- Colt has nothing to do with it."

You're right, I was mistaken. I had just corrected myself when you were writing your reply. Is it the AR10T (.308 caliber/7.62mm) or AR10T Ultra (.300 caliber)?


"No the pic is me with the C7CT"

I was wrong again. It is indeed the C7CT. I was thrown off by the non-standard (for the C7CT) stock and pistol grip.


"I have a AR10T pic somewhere - when I am doen arguing with VonGarvin on a different thread I will look for it."

Thanks for that extremely clear view of the AR10T! I really appreciate it. Thanks.

So the CF has the Designated Marksman role now?

Regards

 

[KevinB]

Who knows what the CF has these days.

I dont beleive there are anymore than 6 C7CT's and 6 AR10T's in the CF (outside DHTC)

It is a 7.62 AR10T -

another AR10T version

a box pic of a C7CT

and more live

and the MRSWS

 

[Dillinger]

Wow! Thanks for those superb photos! Great paint jobs on those rifles!

"Who knows what the CF has these days."

So true.


"I dont beleive there are anymore than 6 C7CT's and 6 AR10T's in the CF (outside DHTC)"

Thanks for that information. Are there any deployed in Afghanistan?


"another AR10T version"

I believe it's the ArmaLite AR10 SuperSASS 7.62mm semi-auto rifle. See for yourself.
http://www.armalite.com/sales/catalog/rifles/SuperSASS.htm
Another rifle I wasn't aware was in CF service! Thanks for bringing it to my attention. Do you know how many are in CF service?

I attached a picture of the AR10 SuperSASS.

Thanks
Regards

 

[Troopasaurus]

correct.

 

[KevinB]

The one you thought was the SASS was my (former - now sold to Morpheus32) personal AR10T

 

[Dillinger]

"The one you thought was the SASS was my (former - now sold to Morpheus32) personal AR10T"

lol You got me there ;D

 

[SoldierBoi69]

Wow, I didn't know "Canadian" marksmen had so many cool toys to play with. I would have figured this stuff to be american.

 

[Franko]

Thanks for that information. Are there any deployed in Afghanistan?

Can't be discussed....OPSEC.

Regards

 

[KevinB]

All the C7CT's and AR10T's are either in Afghan or used for pre training.  It was an IOR buy...

There are pics out, and article in print - no OPSEC issue at all.