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| Parker Hale M82 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Sniper rifle |
| Place of origin | United Kingdom |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1972–Present |
| Used by | See Use |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan[1] |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1960s |
| Manufacturer | Parker Hale |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications (Canada C3A1) | |
| Mass | 7.2 kg (15.9 lbs) |
| Length | 127–132.1cm |
| Barrel length | 711.2 mm (28 in) |
| Cartridge | 7.62×51mm NATO |
| Action | M98 Bolt action |
| Muzzle velocity | 786.3 m/s-835.1 m/s (2580 ft/s-2740 ft/s)(175 grain – 147 grain) |
| Effective firing range | 1200m |
| Maximum firing range | 600m |
| Feed system | 4 Round, Internal magazine. |
| Sights | block mounts for iron sights |
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The Parker-Hale Model 82 (M82) is the military version of the Parker-Hale 1200TX target rifle; it was accepted for service by several nations for both military and police use. In appearance and design terms the Model 82 is an entirely conventional sniping weapon. It uses a manual bolt action the same as the classic Mauser 98 rifle, allied to a heavy free-floating barrel chambered for the 7.62×51mm NATO round. The barrel weighs 1.98 kg and is manufactured from chrome molybdenum steel. The Model 82 has an integral four-round magazine and an entirely self-contained trigger unit which can be adjusted as required.