| AMR-2 | |
| Origin: | China |
| Type: | Anti-material rifle |
| Is Ranged: | YES |
| Service: | 2000–present |
| Manufacturer: | China South Industries Group |
| Production Date: | Currently in production |
| Weight: | 9.8kg |
| Length: | 1420mm (stock extended) 1230mm (stock closed) 57" (inches) (stock extended) |
| Part Length: | 850mm |
| Cartridge: | 12.7×108mm |
| Caliber: | .50 Russian |
| Action: | Bolt action |
| Range: | 2000m (7,000feet) |
| Max Range: | 2500m (8,200feet) |
| Feed: | 5 round box magazine |
The AMR-2 (Anti Material Rifle - 2) is a 12.7mm sniper rifle which was developed in China as an anti-materiel sniper weapon, it was introduced in the early 2000s. Designed and developed by Sichuan Huaqing Machinery Co. Ltd, a subsidiary of China South Industries Group,[1] the rifle uses a conventional bolt-action design. The AMR-2 fires a 12.7×108mm cartridge from a 5-round detachable box magazine fitted directly ahead of the trigger group. The barrel is free-floating and has a large double baffle muzzle brake to mitigate recoil.
It is normally fitted with side-folding buttstock with an adjustable cheekpiece, a folding bipod, and a detachable rear monopod under the butt. The rifle is fitted with open iron sights on folding bases, and a Picatinny rail is provided for installation of telescopic or night sights.[2]