Thanks goes to Mark Peterson for the pics!
Standard Caliber . . . . . . . . .300 Win mag
Optional Calibers . . . . . . . .308 (7.62x51mm NATO) or 7.5x51mm Swiss
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . Semi-Auto (Bullpup)
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.62" (90.5 cm)
Weight Unloaded . . . . . . . . 15.9 lbs 5oz (6.95 kg) YIKES!
Barrel Length . . . . . . . . . 25.59" (65 cm)
Barrel . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fluted, with muzzle brake
Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thumb-hole (Wood) - Fully adjustable
Magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 round detachable box
Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . Fully adjustable
Standard Sight . . . . . . . . . Schmidt & Bender 2.5-10x56mm
Max Effective Range . . . . . . 1000+ meters with .300 win mag
Can someone say "DREAM RIFLE"? My personally favorite sniper rifle is the Parker-Hale M85,
but that is probably because I can only dream of having a WA2000. This rifle was designed
from the ground up as a sniper rifle, it is not an adaptation from an existing rifle. No
expenses were spared in the design and construction of the WA2000. The .300 was choosen
as the primary caliber because of its long range accuracy and its consistancy at all ranges.
The entire rifle is designed around the barrel. The adjustable trigger operates a hammer,
and the entire firing machanism can be removed as a unit from the lower frame. The bullpup
configuration allows a compact design while still maintaining a 26" barrel. The US Army M24
has a 24" barrel and is over 7" longer. The WA2000 fires from a closed bolt and uses a
bolt with 7 locking lugs. Only 72 total rifles were produced in 2 different variants.
The only fault I have with the weapon is its heavy weight. At 16 lbs
its really getting up there. Accuracy is exceptional. But even if its heavy, the WA2000 is
still my DREAM RIFLE.
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Thanks goes to Mark Peterson for the pics!