Rush_die
08-12-2003, 03:23 AM
http://www.imt.net/~mele/images/mssr1.jpg
http://www.imt.net/~mele/images/mssr1n2.jpg
Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO (.223 Rem)
Operation: Gas operated semi-automatic
Scope: Tasco Armored 3-9x40mm
Feed: 20/30 round detachable box magazine.
Weight: 10 lbs (4.55 kg)
Length: 42.25" (107.3 cm)
Barrel: 24" (68 cm) DPMS Heavy Stainless Steel Match
Barrel Twist: RH 1 - 8.5"
Stock: Black synthetic M-16A1 design with Cheek Rest.
Trigger: J&P match trigger
Accuracy: At least 1 MOA with M855 ammo
The MSSR was developed out of a need for a designated sniper rifle for the Landing Battalions of the Filipino Marines. They were operating on a limited budget, and didn't have the expert gunsmiths to modify a M14 or any of the other standard rifles used for sniping. But they do have the experts who know how to work on M16's. They have been producing the M16A1 under license for several years, and all the troops are framiliar with the handling of the weapon. So they did the logical thing and built a sniper rifle on the M16A1 platform.
The armorers take an existing M16A1 lower receiver and replace the upper with a DPMS match upper and Barrel. This includes a floating aluminum handguard tube and a Harris bi-pod is attached to that. They use a Tasco Armored 3-9x40mm scope, not really my first choice, in fact, not a very good choice in my opinion. But they did have a very limited budget to work with, so this is probably the one area they thought they could get away with cutting. They use a J&P match trigger that has been fine tuned. The rifles are tested and only get issued if they will shoot 1 MOA or better with M855 ammo.
I am not a fan of the 5.56mm being used in sniper rifles, but this is a unique case were it isn't such a bad plan. The limited ranges found in the Filipino jungles helps reduce some of the short comings of the round. The rifles will generally shoot right around 1 MOA out to 600 meters. The ease of training due to framiliarity with the M16 helps to reduce training costs, both for the sniper and the armorers. All in all, its not a bad implentation, and shows some creativity in developing a sniper rifle with a set of rigid constraints.
what can you say about this sniper rifle?
http://www.imt.net/~mele/images/mssr1n2.jpg
Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO (.223 Rem)
Operation: Gas operated semi-automatic
Scope: Tasco Armored 3-9x40mm
Feed: 20/30 round detachable box magazine.
Weight: 10 lbs (4.55 kg)
Length: 42.25" (107.3 cm)
Barrel: 24" (68 cm) DPMS Heavy Stainless Steel Match
Barrel Twist: RH 1 - 8.5"
Stock: Black synthetic M-16A1 design with Cheek Rest.
Trigger: J&P match trigger
Accuracy: At least 1 MOA with M855 ammo
The MSSR was developed out of a need for a designated sniper rifle for the Landing Battalions of the Filipino Marines. They were operating on a limited budget, and didn't have the expert gunsmiths to modify a M14 or any of the other standard rifles used for sniping. But they do have the experts who know how to work on M16's. They have been producing the M16A1 under license for several years, and all the troops are framiliar with the handling of the weapon. So they did the logical thing and built a sniper rifle on the M16A1 platform.
The armorers take an existing M16A1 lower receiver and replace the upper with a DPMS match upper and Barrel. This includes a floating aluminum handguard tube and a Harris bi-pod is attached to that. They use a Tasco Armored 3-9x40mm scope, not really my first choice, in fact, not a very good choice in my opinion. But they did have a very limited budget to work with, so this is probably the one area they thought they could get away with cutting. They use a J&P match trigger that has been fine tuned. The rifles are tested and only get issued if they will shoot 1 MOA or better with M855 ammo.
I am not a fan of the 5.56mm being used in sniper rifles, but this is a unique case were it isn't such a bad plan. The limited ranges found in the Filipino jungles helps reduce some of the short comings of the round. The rifles will generally shoot right around 1 MOA out to 600 meters. The ease of training due to framiliarity with the M16 helps to reduce training costs, both for the sniper and the armorers. All in all, its not a bad implentation, and shows some creativity in developing a sniper rifle with a set of rigid constraints.
what can you say about this sniper rifle?