French FR-F1 & FR-F2
Thanks goes to Yann for the pictures and info.
FR-F1
| | FR-F1 | FR-F2 |
| Cartridge: | 7.5x54mm | 7.62x51mm NATO |
| Operation: | Manual Bolt Action | Manual Bolt Action |
| Scope: | 3.8x Power APX | 6X Power |
| Feed: | 10 round box magazine | 10 round box magazine |
| Weight Loaded: | 12.44 lbs | 12.75 lbs. |
| Length: | 44.77" (113.8 cm) | 47.21" (120 cm) |
| Barrel: | 23.60" (60.0 cm) | 25.57" (65 cm) |
| Twist: | 4 Grooves, Right 1:11.8" | 3 Grooves, Right 1:11.6" |
| Trigger weight: | 4.4 - 4.8 lbs | 4.4 - 4.8 lbs |
| Max Effec. Range: | 600 meters | 800 meters |
| Production: | 1966 - 1980 | 1984 - present |
The FR-F1 was developed as a sniper rifle from the old Model 36 action, and has a padded cheek
rest and an adjustable butt-stock, using a spacer system.
The FR-F2 is an updated version of the FR-F1, it uses a different bipod-stock configuration and has
some other general upgrades. These weapons have been around for quite some time and have proven themselves over and over. The FR-F2 is currently the standard issue sniper rifle for
the French military. I have no direct experience with this rifle, but from what I hear the FR-F1 was limited by its 3.8 power scope. These rifles tend to be accurate and are a good
sniping SYSTEM. The French have a fairly practical system in the FR-F2, with accuracy approaching
1 MOA on a good day.
FR-F2
Additional Images (Thanks to Ron for these pics)
FR-F1 and FR-F2
FR-F1
Sniper with FR-F1
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