Engineering:H-S Precision Pro Series 2000 HTR
| H-S Precision Pro Series 2000 HTR | |
|---|---|
 The HTR 2000 rifle | |
| Type | Sniper rifle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | present |
| Used by | United States Israel |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | H-S Precision, Inc |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 4.66 - 5.11 kg[1] |
| Length | 1130 mm |
| Barrel length | 606 mm |
| Cartridge | .338 Lapua Magnum .308 Winchester |
| Action | Bolt-action |
| Muzzle velocity | 820-906 |
| Effective firing range | 800 |
| Maximum firing range | 1500 |
| Feed system | 4 rounds (standard calibers), 3 rounds (magnum calibers) 10-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Telescopic; detachable backup iron sights |
H-S Precision Pro 2000 HTR (Heavy Tactical Rifle)[2] is a bolt-action sniper rifle. It was designed and manufactured by H-S Precision, Inc. - an American company. The rifle is very accurate: 0.8 minute of angle with 7.62×51mm NATO, about 0.4 minute of angle with match grade ammunition and about 0.15 minute of angle with custom handloads.
The Israeli Defense Forces adopted an improved version of this rifle, as their long-range sniper rifle and named it "Barak".[3] The Barak is chambered .338 Lapua Magnum with a 28-inch (711 mm) barrel and can achieve accuracy of 0.5-0.25 minute of angle with IMI match grade 250 grain ammunition. The sniper rifle often abbreviated as HTR 2000 or 338 With the effective range of 1,300 yards (1,200 m) and maximum range of 1,600 yards (1,500 m).
References
- ↑ "HS Precision Pro Series 2000 HTR". http://www.snipercentral.com/pro2000.htm. Retrieved 11 July 2014.
- ↑ "HTR - Quick Overview". H-S Precision. https://www.hsprecision.com/shop2/rifles/htr.html. Retrieved 11 July 2014.
- ↑ "IDF Snipers Perform 'Beyond Expectations'". Arutz Sheva. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/157105#.U7-cwkDNpkU. Retrieved 11 July 2014.
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