FN 30-11
Fabrique Nationale de Herstal · Sniper Rifle · Discontinued · 1976
Also known as: FN Model 30-11, FN 30-11 Sniper
Overview
The FN 30-11 is a Belgian bolt-action sniper rifle produced by Fabrique Nationale de Herstal from 1976 to 1986. Built on a Mauser-derived controlled-feed bolt action, it chambers the 7.62x51mm NATO cartridge from a five-round internal magazine and features a heavy hammer-forged barrel, adjustable trigger, folding bipod, aperture iron sights with backup, and a telescopic sight mount. It served the Belgian Armed Forces and Gendarmerie as their standard precision rifle before being superseded by more modern designs.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 4850 g (171.1 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1117 mm (43.98") |
| Barrel Length | 502 mm (19.76") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Adjustable |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Fixed Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 850 m/s (2789 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3441 J (2538 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 600 m (656 yd) |
| Rate of Fire | 15 rpm |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Number of Grooves | 4 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- 7.62x51mm NATO · primary · 7.62mm NATO — also known as .308 Winchester, 7.62x51mm, .308 Win
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Internal Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Heavy Hammer Forged Barrel, Adjustable Trigger, Flash Hider, Folding Bipod, Aperture Iron Sights, Telescopic Sight Mount, Adjustable Cheekpiece
Service history
Operators
- Belgian Armed Forces · adopted 1976
- Belgian Gendarmerie
Production
Production years: 1976-1986
Limited production for Belgian military and police use
Origin
Country of origin: Belgium
Designer: Fabrique Nationale de Herstal
Discontinued: 1986
Notes
Fitted with a two-piece wooden stock incorporating an adjustable cheekpiece and buttplate. Typically issued with a telescopic sight while retaining aperture iron sights as a backup.
Background
The FN 30-11 traces its lineage to FN's classic Model 30 Mauser sporting rifles, adapting the proven controlled-feed action into a dedicated marksman's tool for Belgian forces during the Cold War.