FN Tactical Sport Rifle

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FN Tactical Sport Rifle
Type Sniper rifle
Place of origin
  • Belgium
  • United States
Production history
Designed2009
Manufacturer FN Herstal
Produced2009–present [1]
Variants
  • FN TSR XP [2]
  • FN TSR XP USA
Specifications
Mass
  • 8.8 lb (4.0 kg)   (20" barrel) [2]
  • 9.6 lb (4.4 kg)   (24", .308 Win) [2]
  • 10.1 lb (4.6 kg) (24", .300 WSM) [2]
Length
  • 40.5 in (103 cm) (20" barrel) [2]
  • 44.5 in (113 cm) (24" barrel) [2]
Barrel  length
  • 20 in (51 cm) [2]
  • 24 in (61 cm) [2]

Cartridge
Action Bolt-action [2]
Feed system
Sights Telescopic sight

The FN Tactical Sport Rifle (TSR) is a bolt-action sniper rifle produced by FN Herstal. It is based on the FN SPR which is known for its reliability and accuracy. [2] The XP present in the model names signifies the rifles having extreme precision. [4]

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Design details

The TSR uses the same forge receiver containing a flat bottomed profile and integral recoil lug that is used on the SPR. [1] The rifle also features a free-floating barrel which is hammer forged for enhanced accuracy. [1]

Variants

The TSR XP USA (ultra short action) features a shorter action length. Unlike the standard XP, it is only offered in .223 Remington with a 20 in (51 cm) barrel. [3]

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 "TSR XP". FNH USA. Archived from the original on 19 January 2013. Retrieved 19 December 2012.
  3. 1 2 3 "TSR XP USA". FNH USA. Archived from the original on 19 January 2013. Retrieved 23 December 2012.
  4. "TSR XP USA". OMB Guns. Retrieved 23 December 2012.[ permanent dead link ]