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{{Short description|Heavy sniper rifle}} |
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[[File:MACSM3.png|thumb|A Diagram of the MACS M3]] |
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The '''MACS M3''' [[.50 BMG]] heavy sniper rifle is a rifle manufactured in Croatia since 1991. |
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The '''MACS M3''' sniper rifle is essentially the MACS-M2A reconfigured into a [[bullpup]] layout by moving the butt-stock assembly forward so that the bolt action protrudes well to the rear. This has been done to reduce the overall length to 1.11 m and reduce the weight, with bipod and optical sight, to 8.8 kg. Many of the components, including the manual bolt action and the optical sights, remain the same as those on the MACS M2A, although the barrel length has been reduced slightly. The ballistic performance of the MACS M3 remains similar to that of the MACS M2A. This rifle can only be fired from the right-shoulder. |
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The version of the previous model MACS M2-A has been enhanced, and this rifle is intended for action by live power, unshielded and lightly-armed vehicles, ground planes, radar and other communication antennas and systems. It is also used for the elimination of enemy snipers, the destruction of unexploded ordnance and the like. The most effective results are achieved at distances up to 1,500 meters.<ref name=Alan-1} /> |
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It is essentially the [[MACS-M2A]] reconfigured into a [[bullpup]] layout by moving the [[butt stock]] assembly forward so that the [[bolt action]] protrudes well to the rear. This has been done to reduce the overall length to 1.11 meters and reduce the weight, with [[bipod]] and [[optical sight]], to 8.8 kilograms. Many of the components, including the manual bolt action and the optical sights, remain the same as those on the MACS M2A, although the barrel length has been reduced slightly. The ballistic performance of the MACS M3 remains similar to that of the MACS M2A. This rifle can only be fired from the right shoulder.<ref name=Alan-1}>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aalan.hr/sniper-rifle-macs-m3-cal-12-7x99mm-50|title=Sniper Rifle MACS M3 cal. 12,7x99mm (.50) |publisher= Agencija Alan|access-date=2018-08-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://hrvat80.webs.com/macs.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130630141652/hrvat80.webs.com/macs.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-06-30|title=macs|date=2013-06-30|work=archive.is|access-date=2018-08-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.janes.com/articles/Janes-Infantry-Weapons/MACS-M3-12-7-mm-sniper-rifle-Croatia.html|title=Defense & Security Intelligence & Analysis: IHS Jane's {{!}} IHS|website=www.janes.com|access-date=2018-08-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pmulcahy.com/am_rifles/croatian_am_rifles.htm|title=Croatian Antimateriel Rifles|website=www.pmulcahy.com|access-date=2018-08-05}}</ref> |
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==Variants== |
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*MACS M2 |
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*MACS M2A |
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*MACS M3 |
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*MACS M4 |
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==Facts== |
==Facts== |
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;.50 MACS M3, MACS M2 |
;.50 MACS M3, MACS M2 |
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* Type: Anti-material rifle |
* Type: Anti-material rifle |
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* Place of origin: Croatia |
* Place of origin: [[Croatia]] |
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* In service: 1991–present |
* In service: 1991–present |
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* Used by: Croatia,Slovenia,Bosnia and Herzegovina, |
* Used by: Croatia, [[Slovenia]], [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]], [[Romania]] |
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* Produced: 1991–present |
* Produced: 1991–present |
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* Variants: MACS M3, MACS M2 |
* Variants: MACS M3, MACS M2 |
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==Specification== |
==Specification== |
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{{Commonscat|MACS M3}} |
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*Weight: 12 kg |
* Weight: 12 kg |
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*Cartridge: .50 Browning |
* Cartridge: .50 Browning Machine Gun |
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*Action: Single shot, bolt action |
* Action: Single shot, bolt action |
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==References== |
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{{Reflist}} |
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[[Category: |
[[Category:12.7 mm sniper rifles]] |
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[[Category:Single-shot bolt-action rifles]] |
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[[Category:Bullpup rifles]] |
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[[Category:Sniper rifles of Croatia]] |
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Latest revision as of 07:26, 21 July 2024
The MACS M3 .50 BMG heavy sniper rifle is a rifle manufactured in Croatia since 1991. The version of the previous model MACS M2-A has been enhanced, and this rifle is intended for action by live power, unshielded and lightly-armed vehicles, ground planes, radar and other communication antennas and systems. It is also used for the elimination of enemy snipers, the destruction of unexploded ordnance and the like. The most effective results are achieved at distances up to 1,500 meters.[1]
It is essentially the MACS-M2A reconfigured into a bullpup layout by moving the butt stock assembly forward so that the bolt action protrudes well to the rear. This has been done to reduce the overall length to 1.11 meters and reduce the weight, with bipod and optical sight, to 8.8 kilograms. Many of the components, including the manual bolt action and the optical sights, remain the same as those on the MACS M2A, although the barrel length has been reduced slightly. The ballistic performance of the MACS M3 remains similar to that of the MACS M2A. This rifle can only be fired from the right shoulder.[1][2][3][4]
Variants
[edit]- MACS M2
- MACS M2A
- MACS M3
- MACS M4
Facts
[edit]- .50 MACS M3, MACS M2
- Type: Anti-material rifle
- Place of origin: Croatia
- In service: 1991–present
- Used by: Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Romania
- Produced: 1991–present
- Variants: MACS M3, MACS M2
Specification
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- Weight: 12 kg
- Cartridge: .50 Browning Machine Gun
- Action: Single shot, bolt action
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Sniper Rifle MACS M3 cal. 12,7x99mm (.50)". Agencija Alan. Retrieved 2018-08-05.
- ^ "macs". archive.is. 2013-06-30. Archived from the original on 2013-06-30. Retrieved 2018-08-05.
- ^ "Defense & Security Intelligence & Analysis: IHS Jane's | IHS". www.janes.com. Retrieved 2018-08-05.
- ^ "Croatian Antimateriel Rifles". www.pmulcahy.com. Retrieved 2018-08-05.