Philippine Marine Corps Armory · Sniper-Rifle · In Production · 1996
| Weight (empty) | 4550 g (160.5 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1073 mm (42.24") |
| Barrel Length | 610 mm (24.02") |
| Magazine Capacity | 20 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Direct Impingement |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 940 m/s (3084 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1767 J (1303 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 600 m (656 yd) |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
Primary Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
The MSSR (Marine Scout Sniper Rifle) is a semi-automatic designated marksman rifle developed in 1996 by the Philippine Marine Corps Scout Snipers, built on the M16A1 platform. Designed by Lt. Col. Roberto Emmanuel T. Feliciano and Col. Johnathan C. Martir, the MSSR was created out of necessity when the Philippine Marine Corps lacked a dedicated sniper rifle system. Rather than waiting for procurement of expensive foreign sniper systems, Philippine armorers converted standard M16A1 rifles into pr...
Country of Origin: Philippines
Designer: Roberto Emmanuel T. Feliciano and Johnathan C. Martir