FN Tactical Sport Rifle explained

FN Tactical Sport Rifle
Origin:	Belgium United States
Type:	Sniper rifle
Is Ranged:	yes
Design Date:	2009
Manufacturer:	FN Herstal
Production Date:	2009–present^[1]
Variants:	FN TSR XP^[2] FN TSR XP USA
Weight:	8.8lbs (20" barrel) 9.6lbs (24", .308 Win) 10.1lbs (24", .300 WSM)
Length:	40.5inches (20" barrel) 44.5inches (24" barrel)
Part Length:	20inches 24inches
Cartridge:	7.62×51mm (.308 Winchester) .300 Winchester Short Magnum .223 Remington (XP USA only)^[3]
Action:	Bolt-action
Feed:	6 rounds (.223 Rem) 4 rounds (7.62×51mm/.308 Winchester) 3 rounds (.300 WSM)
Sights:	Telescopic sight

The FN Tactical Sport Rifle (TSR) is a bolt-action sniper rifle produced by FN Herstal. It is based on the FN SPR which is known for its reliability and accuracy.^[2] The XP present in the model names signifies the rifles having extreme precision.^[4]

Design details

The TSR uses the same forge receiver containing a flat bottomed profile and integral recoil lug that is used on the SPR.^[1] The rifle also features a free-floating barrel which is hammer forged for enhanced accuracy.^[1]

Variants

The TSR XP USA (ultra short action) features a shorter action length. Unlike the standard XP, it is only offered in .223 Remington with a 20inches barrel.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: The TSR Series. FNH USA. 19 December 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20130119184451/http://www.fnhusa.com/l/products/commercial/rifles/tsr-series/. 19 January 2013. dead.
2. Web site: TSR XP. FNH USA. 19 December 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20130119190041/http://www.fnhusa.com/l/products/commercial/rifles/tsr-series/tsr-xp/. 19 January 2013. dead.
3. Web site: TSR XP USA. FNH USA. 23 December 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20130119184317/http://www.fnhusa.com/l/products/commercial/rifles/tsr-series/tsr-xp-usa/. 19 January 2013. dead.
4. Web site: TSR XP USA . OMB Guns. . 23 December 2012 .