OH NOES! Brits get new sniper rifle

[[R-CON]MrD]

With suppressor and butt spike no less!

prepare for 101 new sniper threads


http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/De...angeRifles.htm


Equipment and Logistics
Snipers to get new longer range rifles

14 Nov 07

Snipers in the Army, Royal Marines and RAF Regiment are to get a new rifle that will give them lethal precision at even greater distances under a £4 million contract announced today, Wednesday 14 November 2007.
WO1 Kieren 'Mack' Macmahon of the Infantry Trials and Development Unit based at the Land Warfare Centre in Warminster demonstrating the new sniper rifle
[Picture: Andrew Linnett]

The British firm Accuracy International Ltd will supply 580 rifles with day telescopic sights for snipers across the Services, which will fire a larger calibre bullet than the existing weapon.
The new rifle is being supplied as part of a broader Sniper System Improvement programme to give UK snipers more power, precision and stealth than ever before. All-weather new advanced day and night sights will mean snipers can operate around the clock in difficult conditions, and laser technology will allow distant targets to be accurately located.

See Related Links >>> to find out more about this new rifle

Baroness Taylor, Minister for Defence Equipment and Support, said:

"We are committed to providing our troops on the front line with the equipment they need. Military snipers provide vital capability on operations, defeating the enemy and protecting our troops on the ground.

"In response to feedback from operations we are investing in new sniper equipment. The first contract is for the new longer range rifle and day sight, and we expect to start taking deliveries of this kit early next year."

The new sniper rifle in detail
[Picture: MOD]

WO1 Kieren 'Mack' Macmahon of the Infantry Trials Development Unit (ITDU) said:

"ITDU has carried out a full trial and assessment of the new sniper rifle in different climatic conditions and it has performed well throughout.
"The weapon is a great improvement on the current in-service sniper rifle. The new sight allows greater engagement distances, it can be fitted with a suppressor allowing the sniper to get closer to the enemy without risk of compromise, and it has been fitted with a butt spike to aid stability during firing.
"We now have a sniper rifle that meets the latest user requirement."

Training units will familiarise themselves with the weapon and how it works with other parts of the sniper system. The rifle is due to be ready for operational use next spring.
Other elements of the Sniper System Improvement programme include night sights, spotting scopes, laser range finders and tripods, and will be sourced from a variety of suppliers taking the total procurement value to over £11 million.

[Zrix]

ZOMG, they have it IRL, why isnt it in PR yet????!!?!?

USUCK!






On-Topic; Looks pretty sweet.

[[R-MOD]Mongolian_dude]

So....whats it called?

...mongol...

[Harrod200]

The L96A1 is IIRC chambered for .308 NATO, if they're firing larger ammo then what the hell is it? And if it's a dodgy new calibre surely it'll be a logistics nightmare to deploy.

[[R-MOD]KP]

And the L115A1 (the one in PR) fires a .338 Lapua round that is better over range than the .308, and, IIRC, has a greater velocity at great distances than the .50 BMG. So I wonder how they're going to improve on that.

[[R-DEV]Gaz]

It's chambered for 115mm artillery shells. I couldn't resist No doubt we'll see it in action being filtered down to units by the year 2159. By which point everyone else will have mad laser guns.

[Prydain]

Originally Posted by [R-DEV]Gaz

No doubt we'll see it in action being filtered down to units by the year 2159. By which point everyone else will have mad laser guns.

Give them a chance mate. We all know the British snipers are a talented bunch, if this turns out to be even slightly worse than the L115A1 it may be snubed and given up, the MoD do the backtracking lark alot.

I don't see how it is any different from the L115A1 exept in proportions (the stock looks tiny) and the supressor (which is stupid to be honest, unless the MoD have a reason to have our troops adopting an almost silent weapon. Gaddafi Plot 2? )

[D_LaMz]

Originally Posted by Prydain

I don't see how it is any different from the L115A1 exept in proportions (the stock looks tiny) and the supressor (which is stupid to be honest, unless the MoD have a reason to have our troops adopting an almost silent weapon. Gaddafi Plot 2? )

It uses the S&B PMII 5-25 scope instead of the 3-12. Folding stock and adj. cheek piece which the L115A1 does not have. I am wondering why they are using the inferior Harris bipod instead of the great AI bipod that AI makes.

[[R-DEV]Gaz]

*sigh* even English people don't get my sarcasm

[[R-DEV]Eddie Baker]

Originally Posted by [R-MOD]Mongolian_dude

So....whats it called?

...mongol...

L115A3. Check the related links, as the page suggests.

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/Fa...RangeRifle.htm