Remington MSR
Remington Arms · Sniper Rifle · In Service · 2009
Also known as: Modular Sniper Rifle, MSR, M2010 Enhanced Sniper Rifle, M2010 ESR, XM2010, PSR
Overview
The Remington Modular Sniper Rifle (MSR) is a multi-caliber bolt-action precision rifle developed in response to the U.S. military's Precision Sniper Rifle (PSR) competition. The MSR won the PSR contract and was subsequently adopted by the U.S. Army as the M2010 Enhanced Sniper Rifle, replacing the M24 SWS. Its modular design allows rapid caliber conversion between .338 Lapua Magnum, .300 Winchester Magnum, and .308 Winchester through a quick-change barrel system, making it one of the most versatile military sniper platforms in service.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 6800 g (239.9 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 7300 g (257.5 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1219 mm (47.99") |
| Folded Length | 940 mm (37.01") |
| Barrel Length | 686 mm (27.01") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 15.6 N (3.5 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 915 m/s (3002 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 6785 J (5004 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 1500 m (1640 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 5000 m (5468 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Number of Grooves | 5 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Stock Material | Aluminum Chassis Polymer Furniture |
| Finish | Flat Dark Earth |
Calibers
- .338 Lapua Magnum · primary · 8.6x70mm — also known as 8.6x70mm, 8.58x70mm, .338 Lapua Mag, .338 LM
- .300 Winchester Magnum — also known as .300 Win Mag, .300 WM
- .308 Winchester · 7.62x51mm NATO — also known as .308 Win, 7.62x51mm, 7.62 NATO
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Firing Pin Safety
- Features: Free Floating Barrel, Quick Change Barrel, Multi Caliber Conversion, Folding Stock, Adjustable Cheek Piece, Adjustable Length Of Pull, Suppressor Ready, Picatinny Rail, Side Accessory Rails, Titanium Action Body, Modular Chassis System, Fluted Barrel
Variants
- M2010 Enhanced Sniper Rifle — Military Designation
- XM2010 — Prototype Designation
Service history
Operators
- United States Army · adopted 2011 · as M2010 ESR
- United States Special Operations Command · adopted 2013 · as PSR
- Australian Defence Force
Conflicts
- War in Afghanistan (2001-2021)
- Operation Inherent Resolve (2014-present)
Production
Estimated total produced: 3,600 · Production years: 2009-present
The U.S. Army ordered approximately 3,600 M2010 ESR units to replace the M24 SWS. Additional MSR variants sold to allied military and law enforcement customers.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Jim Sullivan
Notes
The MSR was developed under Remington's Advanced Armament Division. The M2010 variant chambered in .300 Winchester Magnum replaced the M24 SWS in U.S. Army service starting in 2011. The rifle features a titanium receiver for weight reduction and a folding stock that reduces transport length. The AAC Titan-QD suppressor is the standard-issue suppressor for the M2010. The MSR's chassis was designed by Jim Sullivan, who also worked on the original M16/AR-15 design.
Background
The Remington MSR won the prestigious U.S. SOCOM Precision Sniper Rifle competition in 2013, beating out submissions from Accuracy International, FN Herstal, and Barrett. As the M2010, it represented the first complete replacement of the M24 SWS in U.S. Army service since the M24 was adopted in 1988, ending a 23-year era for that platform.