LONG RANGE SNIPER WEAPON (LRSW)

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The Long-Range Sniper Weapon provides snipers with a rifle that can deliver highly accurate fire against hard targets at ranges of up to 1800 meters. It is rugged and performs well under extreme climactic conditions. The rifle is a heavy-barrel, bolt action detachable box magazine-fed weapon with a five-shot capacity. The weapon was introduced in the fall of 2000.

Armament: Ammunition: Amax .50 cal match ball ammunition Calibre: .50 cal Magazine Capacity: 5 rounds

Specifications: Weight: 11.8 kg Length: 144.8 cm Barrel Weight: 4.3 kg Barrel Length: 73.6 cm Scope Magnification: 16 power Stock: Two-piece fibreglass with detachable butt stock and bipod stud Operation: Bolt action, magazine fed Entered Service: 2000

All information and pics are from http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/lf/English/2_0.asp