Salop Matt Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 (edited) First picture of it ive seen. this should soon be out on the ground so that lads can pack more punch ! Offical statement More than 400 of the semi-automatic Sharpshooter rifles have been bought as a £1.5M Urgent Operational Requirement. It is the first new Infantry combat rifle to be issued to troops for more than 20 years. Edited February 19, 2010 by salop sniper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natcot Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 What interests me if the forward mounted handle! Does this aid control? Looks like a nice simple handle that folds up when not needed, I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 9R Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 is it me or does that looks a bit like a stripped down SLR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Is that an adjustable stock? there are 2 wheels inside it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeymagic1969 Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 (edited) Is that an adjustable stock? there are 2 wheels inside it Yes - i will try to find the article about this from a few months ago here it is - http://www.janes.com/news/defence/jdw/jdw091229_1_n.shtml Edited February 19, 2010 by monkeymagic1969 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 looks like an AR15 receiver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicykillgaz Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 is that to replace the sa80? so our lads might have a gun that doesn't jam in the desert for a change! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC45 Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 I want one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutey Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 is it me or does that looks a bit like a stripped down SLR? Think it must be you Red, nothing like the SLR's I've used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Looks like the AR platform. Special barrel. Same/similar barrel cover as the AR! Also is that a sharp shooter scope ... with a red dot scope on top ? ... SWEET! Doubt everyone will get one though. Prob just 1 in the unit or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Looks like the AR platform. Special barrel. Same/similar barrel cover as the AR! Also is that a sharp shooter scope ... with a red dot scope on top ? ... SWEET! Doubt everyone will get one though. Prob just 1 in the unit or something The barrel cover is a set of picatiny rails all infantry IWs have them now only REMFs dont get issued them. SA80A2 is fine it doesn't jam if cleaned and is accurate beats the M4 hands down only problem is it's heavy. If this is rifle we have been bought in 20 years best ask the lads for their LMGs 338 sniper rifle and Subbie Ks back, \i'd bring your helemet and body armour if I where you!!!! Rant over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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