Harris Gun Works M-96 | |
Origin: | United States |
Type: | Sniper rifle |
Is Ranged: | yes |
Service: | 1996—present |
Used By: | United States, Malaysia |
Manufacturer: | Harris Gunworks |
Variants: | M86, M92 |
Weight: | 25 lbs (11.35 kg) unloaded, no scope. |
Length: | 58 inches (145 cm). |
Part Length: | 29 inch (74 cm). |
Cartridge: | 12.7x99mm NATO |
Caliber: | .50 BMG |
Action: | semi-automatic |
Rate: | Gas operated semi-automatic. |
Range: | 5000 ft (1500 m). |
Feed: | 5-rounds detachable box magazine |
Sights: | detachable aperture type iron sights day or night optics |
The Harris Gunworks M-96 is a semi automatic sniper rifle. Manufactured by Harris Gunworks at Phoenix, Arizona, this is chambered for .50 BMG currently used heavily by the United States Armed Forces and Malaysian Armed Forces.[1]