LMT MWS (MARS-H)

Lewis Machine & Tool · Sniper-Rifle · In Production · 2009

Weight (empty)5897 g (208.0 oz)
Overall Length1041 mm (40.98")
Barrel Length508 mm (20.00")
Magazine Capacity20 rounds
Action TypeGas Operated Direct Impingement
Firing MechanismRotating Bolt
Muzzle Velocity780 m/s (2559 fps)
Muzzle Energy3448 J (2543 ft·lbf)
Effective Range800 m (875 yd)
Frame MaterialAluminum Alloy

Primary Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO

The LMT MWS (Modular Weapon System), marketed commercially as the MARS-H (Modular Ambidextrous Rifle System - Heavy), is a semi-automatic precision rifle chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO built around LMT's patented Monolithic Rail Platform (MRP). The MRP upper receiver is machined from a single aerospace-grade aluminum forging, integrating the rail system and barrel mounting interface into one rigid structure that delivers exceptional accuracy and repeatability when swapping barrels. The DMR variant ...

Country of Origin: United States

Designer: Karl Lewis