FR F2 sniper rifle
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| FR F2 | |
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| Type | Sniper rifle |
| Place of origin |  France |
| Service history | |
| Used by | French military |
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| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 5.3 kg |
| Length | 1,200 mm |
| Barrel length | 650 mm |
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| Cartridge | 7.62x51mm NATO |
| Action | Bolt-action |
| Muzzle velocity | 820 m/s |
| Effective range | 800 m |
| Feed system | 10-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Telescopic sight |
The FR F2 (French: Fusil à Répétition modèle F2; English: Bolt-action Rifle, F2 model) is the standard light sniper rifle of the French military. It is an upgrade from the FR F1. This rifle is manufactured by MAS belonging to GIAT Industries now NEXTER. It uses 7.62x51mm NATO ammunition, and is equipped with a scope, French army standard issue being either an APX L806 or SCROME J8.
The FR F2 is designed for shooting at point targets at distances up to 800 meters.
[edit] Gallery
 French soldier of the Rapid Reaction Corps standing guard with a FR F2. |
 French soldier using an FR F2 in Afghanistan. |
[edit] See also
Wikimedia Commons has media related to:
- FRF2 picture gallery
- PGM Hecate II, another modern French sniper rifle.
- Sniper rifle
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