Parker-Hale Ltd · Sniper-Rifle · Out Of Production · 1985
| Weight (empty) | 5700 g (201.1 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1150 mm (45.28") |
| Barrel Length | 700 mm (27.56") |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 853 m/s (2799 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3457 J (2550 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 900 m (984 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO
The Parker-Hale M85 is a bolt-action sniper rifle developed in Birmingham, England, as a purpose-built military sniping platform. It represented a significant improvement over the company's earlier M82 model, featuring a redesigned action, free-floating heavy barrel, detachable 10-round magazine, and a synthetic stock with adjustable cheek piece and buttplate. The M85 was adopted by several Commonwealth nations as their primary sniper rifle during the late 1980s and 1990s, with the Canadian C3A1...
Country of Origin: United Kingdom