Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen · Sniper-Rifle · Out Of Production · 1982
| Weight (empty) | 6950 g (245.2 oz) |
| Overall Length | 905 mm (35.63") |
| Barrel Length | 650 mm (25.59") |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Short Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 880 m/s (2887 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 4530 J (3341 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
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