AMR-2
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{{infobox weapon
| name = AMR-2
| image = amr-2 sniper.png
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| origin = China
| type = Anti-material rifle
| is_ranged = YES
| service = 2000–present
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| manufacturer = China South Industries Group
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| production_date = Currently in production
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| weight = 9.8kg
| length = 1420mm (stock extended)
1230mm (stock closed)
57" (inches) (stock extended)
| part_length = 850mm
| cartridge = 12.7×108mm
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| caliber = .50 Russian
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| action = Bolt action
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| range = {{convert|2000|m|yd}}
| max_range = {{convert|2500|m|yd}}
| feed = 5 round box magazine
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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. Designed and developed by Sichuan Huaqing Machinery Co. Ltd, a subsidiary of China South Industries Group, the rifle uses a conventional bolt-action design.{{cn|date=January 2025}} The AMR-2 fires a 12.7×108mm cartridge from a 5-round 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 an adjustable cheekpiece, a 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 telescopic or night sights.{{Cite web |date=2010-10-27 |title=AMR-2 |url=https://modernfirearms.net/en/sniper-rifles/large-caliber-rifles/china-large-caliber-rifles/amr-2-eng/ |access-date=2023-11-11 |website=Modern Firearms |language=en}}
References
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- https://modernfirearms.net/en/sniper-rifles/large-caliber-rifles/china-large-caliber-rifles/amr-2-eng/
{{Modern Chinese Infantry Weapons}}
Category:12.7×108 mm sniper rifles
Category:12.7×108 mm anti-materiel rifles
Category:Sniper rifles of the People's Republic of China
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