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FR F2 sniper rifle

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A chasseur alpin shooting an FR F2.
TypeSniper rifle
Place of originFrance
Service history
Used byFrench military
Production history
ManufacturerGIAT Industries
Specifications
Mass5.3 kg
Length1200 mm
Barrel length650 mm

Cartridge7.62 × 51 mm NATO
Caliber7.62 mm (.308 in)
ActionBolt-action
Muzzle velocity820 m/s
Effective firing range800 m
Feed system10 round detachable box magazine
SightsTelescopic 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.

This rifle is manufactured by GIAT Industries. It uses 7.62mm NATO ammunition, and is equipped with a scope, French army standard issue being either an APX L806 or SCROME J8 (both 8-power scopes).

The FR F2 is designed for shooting at point targets at distances up to 800 meters.

See also

An FRF2