Remington MSR
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Remington MSR
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| Type | Sniper rifle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2013–present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | None |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Remington Arms |
| Unit cost | $15,000 |
| Produced | 2009–present |
| Number built | 5,150 planned |
| Specifications (22" barrel) | |
| Weight |
13 lb (5.9 kg) (base rifle) |
| Length | 36 in (91 cm) (stock folded) 46 in (120 cm) (stock extended) |
| Barrel length |
20 in (51 cm) |
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| Cartridge | |
| Action | Bolt-action |
| Muzzle velocity |
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| Effective firing range | 1,500 m (1,640 yd) (varies on cartridge) |
| Feed system |
Detachable box magazine:
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| Sights |
Schmidt & Bender 5–25×56 PMII |
13 lb (5.9 kg) (base rifle)
20 in (51 cm)
22 in (56 cm)
24 in (61 cm)
Detachable box magazine:
Schmidt & Bender 5–25×56 PMII
The Modular Sniper Rifle, or MSR, is a bolt-action sniper rifle recently developed and produced by Remington Arms for the United States Army. It was introduced in 2009, and was designed to meet specific United States Army and USSOCOM Precision Sniper Rifle requirements. The MSR won the PSR competition, and is called the Remington Mk 21 Precision Sniper Rifle in U.S. military service.
On 7 March 2013, MSR was declared the winner of the Precision Sniper Rifle competition. Remington announced that the MSR had won on March 8, and it was publicly confirmed on March 9. This was followed by a $79.7 million contract for 5,150 rifles with suppressors, along with 4,696,800 rounds of ammunition to be supplied over the next ten years. The contract was awarded on 12 September 2013. Remington Defense produces the sniper rifles and utilizes two other companies for other system components, with Barnes Bullets for ammunition and Advanced Armament Corporation for muzzle brakes and suppressors; all three companies are subsidiaries of Freedom Group Incorporated.
By 2015, the U.S. Army was considering the PSR to replace both the .300 Winchester Magnum M2010 Enhanced Sniper Rifle and the .50 BMG M107 Long Range Sniper Rifle for regular snipers, although no decision has been made. The U.S. Marine Corps was also considering the Mk 21 to replace their M40A5 sniper rifle, but is unlikely to adopt the Mk 21 due to the higher cost of the system, particularly the ammunition, as compared to the 7.62mm NATO M40A5.
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