L96 Sniper Rifle

L96a1 Sniper Rifle
Type------------------------->Sniper rifle
Place of origin ------------>United Kingdom
Service history------------>1982 (L96A1), 1988 (AW), 1990–present
Wars ------------------------>Iraq War, Afghanistan War

Production history
Designed 1982 (PM), 1983 (AW)
Manufacturer Accuracy International
Produced 1982–present

Specifications
Weight 6.5 kg (14.3 lb)
Length 1,180 mm (46.5 in)
Barrel length 660 mm (26.0 in)
Cartridge 7.62x51mm NATO (.308 Winchester)

Action----------------------->Bolt-action
Muzzle velocity ---------->850 m/s (2,790 ft/s)
Effective firing range ---->800 m (870 yd)
Feed system -------------->10-round detachable box magazine
Sights ----------------------->detachable aperture type iron sights,
day or night optics disponible.

Website[www.accuracyinternational.com]