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Old January 6th, 2008, 18:21   #6
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Isnt the gun he's holding a french sniper rifle?

but then again, i might be wrong.

nope. not wrong, just did a little search and found the name, its an FR F2

Specs:

Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO (.308)
Operation: Bolt Action
Barrel: 650mm
Weight: 5.75 kg loaded w. scope
Length: 1200 mm
Feed Mechanism: 10 round box mag.

FR F2 is a modernized version of older FR F1 sniper rifle. Main differnces are in chambering (FR F1 was chambered in 7.5mm Lebel) and in the barrel design: FR F2 has thermal shielded barrel (polymer envelope around the most part of the barrel). FR F2 is now in service with Franse military and law enforcement.
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