USSOCOM Precision Sniper Rifle program

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Statements (19)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf government procurement
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs PSR program
gptkbp:awardedContract gptkb:Barrett_Firearms_Manufacturing
March 2020
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label USSOCOM Precision Sniper Rifle program
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:United_States_Special_Operations_Command
gptkbp:purpose to acquire a new multi-caliber sniper rifle for special operations forces
gptkbp:replacedBy Advanced Sniper Rifle program (for future upgrades)
previous sniper rifle systems such as the M2010 and Mk 13 Mod 5
gptkbp:requires modular design
multi-caliber capability
quick-change barrel system
effective range up to 1,500 meters
chambered in .300 Norma Magnum, .338 Norma Magnum, and 7.62×51mm NATO
gptkbp:resultedIn selection of Barrett MRAD
gptkbp:selectedRifle gptkb:Barrett_MRAD
gptkbp:startDate 2011
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:FN_Ballista
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7