The AMR-2, or Anti-Materiel Rifle 2, is a 12.7 millimeter bolt-action sniper rifle developed in China as an anti-materiel weapon and introduced in the early 2000s. It was designed by Sichuan Huaqing Machinery Co. Ltd, a subsidiary of the China South Industries Group, and fires 12.7x108mm cartridges from a five round magazine. The rifle features a free floating barrel with a double baffle muzzle brake to manage recoil, a side folding buttstock with an adjustable cheekpiece, a folding bipod, a detachable rear monopod, and a Picatinny rail for mounting optical or night sights.
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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.
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Anti-material rifle
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12.7×108mm
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2000-present
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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.
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