The Brit's new sniper rifles.

By The Armorer on March 7, 2008 | | Comments (3)

L115A3 Long Range Rifle, made by Accuracy International

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The L96 sniper rifle and the L115A3 Long Range Rifle are used by military snipers in all the Brit Services.

Designed to achieve first-round hit at 600m and harassing fire out to 1100m, the Accuracy International L96 sniper rifle has been upgraded with a new 3-12 x 50 sight and spotting scope.

The L115A3 Long Range Rifle fires an 8.59mm bullet, heavier than the 7.62mm round of the L96, and less likely to be deflected over extremely long ranges.

Sniper Rifle L96

Calibre: 7.62mm
Weight: 6.5kg
Length: (adjustable) 1124-1194mm
Muzzle velocity: 838m/s
Feed: 10-round box
Effective range: 900m, harassing fire 1100m

Long Range Rifle L115A3

Calibre: 8.59mm
Weight: 6.8kg
Length: 1300mm
Muzzle velocity: 936m/s
Feed: 5-round box
Effective range: 1100m plus

Hmmm. Me want. H/t, Jim C.

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By Heartless Libertarian on March 7, 2008 4:04 PM
8.59mm...sounds like a fancy way to say .338 Lapua Magnum.
 
By John of Argghhh! on March 7, 2008 4:07 PM
Indeed. It is. Now that it's been used in a Long Distance Rifle - look to hoplopansies to demand it be banned. Or better yet - all ammo larger than 8mm! Heh. Regardless of case length and shape.
 
By Mike Daley on March 7, 2008 10:35 PM
Like my late to the Castle email closed with: http://www.mybulgaria.info/modules.php?name=Wiki&title=L115A3 More info than a non-Castle denizen will ever need! Chuckle Mike