Walther WA 2000

Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen · Sniper-Rifle · Out Of Production · 1982

Weight (empty)6950 g (245.2 oz)
Overall Length905 mm (35.63")
Barrel Length650 mm (25.59")
Magazine Capacity6 rounds
Action TypeGas Operated Short Stroke
Firing MechanismHammer Fired
Muzzle Velocity880 m/s (2887 fps)
Muzzle Energy4530 J (3341 ft·lbf)
Effective Range800 m (875 yd)
Frame MaterialSteel

Primary Caliber: .300 Winchester Magnum

The Walther WA 2000 is an exceptionally rare semi-automatic bullpup precision rifle produced by Carl Walther GmbH between 1982 and 1988, designed in response to the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre which exposed critical shortcomings in West German law enforcement's long-range precision capability. Chambered primarily in the powerful .300 Winchester Magnum cartridge - with additional variants offered in .308 Winchester (7.62x51mm NATO) and 7.5x55mm Swiss - the WA 2000 represents one of the most mec...

Country of Origin: Germany

Designer: Walther engineering team