AMR-2

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AMR-2
Type	Anti-material rifle
Place of origin	China
Service history
In service	2000–present
Production history
Manufacturer	China South Industries Group
Produced	Currently in production
Specifications
Mass	9.8kg
Length	1420mm (stock extended) 1230mm (stock closed) 57" (inches) (stock extended)
Barrel length	850mm
Cartridge	12.7×108mm
Caliber	.50 Russian
Action	Bolt action
Effective firing range	2,000 metres (2,200 yd)
Maximum firing range	2,500 metres (2,700 yd)
Feed system	5 round box magazine

The AMR-2 (Anti Material Rifle - 2) is a 12.7mm sniper rifle which was developed in China as an anti-materiel sniper weapon, it was introduced in the early 2000s. Designed and developed by Sichuan Huaqing Machinery Co. Ltd, a subsidiary of China South Industries Group,^[1] the rifle uses a conventional bolt-action design. The AMR-2 fires a 12.7×108mm cartridge from a 5-round detachable box magazine fitted directly ahead of the trigger group. The barrel is free-floating and has a large double baffle muzzle brake to mitigate recoil.

It is normally fitted with side-folding buttstock with an adjustable cheekpiece, a folding bipod, and a detachable rear monopod under the butt. The rifle is fitted with open iron sights on folding bases, and a Picatinny rail is provided for installation of telescopic or night sights.^[2]