This is from the marines:
Weight: (Unloaded) 10-11 lbs.
Bore diameter: 7.62mm (.308 caliber)
Maximum effective range: 600-800 meters
Unit Replacement Cost: Information not available.
Features: The DMR will be a precision grade, 7.62mm, semi-automatic rifle. It will be equipped with a
simple mounting system which will accommodate a day optical sighting scope, the AN/PVS-4 Starlight
Scope, and other night/low level obscurant target engagement equipment common to, or in development
for, the infantry battalion. The DMR will also have an operator attachable flash suppressor and will use
both ten and twenty round magazines. It is anticipated that the "basic" DMR (i.e. less sight, magazine,
sling, basic issue items, cleaning gear, suppressor, and bipod) will weigh 11 pounds or less. The DMR
design will allow the sight mount, barrel, bolt, and other key assemblies to be repaired/replaced at the
third echelon maintenance level.
Background: The DMR shall be employed by the Main Corps Scout/Sniper team when the mission
requirements dictate the need for a weapon capable of delivering rapid, accurate fire against multiple
targets at greater ranges and with greater lethality than the M16A2. It will also be used by the
Designated Marksman (DM) assigned to the Marine Security Force Battalion and Military Police units
in the execution of their security and counter-terrorist missions.
I think that it's going to be some type of AR10, because it functions like the M16. Any opinions?
Weight: (Unloaded) 10-11 lbs.
Bore diameter: 7.62mm (.308 caliber)
Maximum effective range: 600-800 meters
Unit Replacement Cost: Information not available.
Features: The DMR will be a precision grade, 7.62mm, semi-automatic rifle. It will be equipped with a
simple mounting system which will accommodate a day optical sighting scope, the AN/PVS-4 Starlight
Scope, and other night/low level obscurant target engagement equipment common to, or in development
for, the infantry battalion. The DMR will also have an operator attachable flash suppressor and will use
both ten and twenty round magazines. It is anticipated that the "basic" DMR (i.e. less sight, magazine,
sling, basic issue items, cleaning gear, suppressor, and bipod) will weigh 11 pounds or less. The DMR
design will allow the sight mount, barrel, bolt, and other key assemblies to be repaired/replaced at the
third echelon maintenance level.
Background: The DMR shall be employed by the Main Corps Scout/Sniper team when the mission
requirements dictate the need for a weapon capable of delivering rapid, accurate fire against multiple
targets at greater ranges and with greater lethality than the M16A2. It will also be used by the
Designated Marksman (DM) assigned to the Marine Security Force Battalion and Military Police units
in the execution of their security and counter-terrorist missions.
I think that it's going to be some type of AR10, because it functions like the M16. Any opinions?