Norinco AMR-2
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Barrel
- 850 mm
- Weight, empty
- 11.00 kg
- Introduced
- 2012
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Norinco AMR-2 is a Chinese bolt-action anti-materiel rifle chambered in 12.7x108mm, designed by China North Industries Corporation (Norinco) as a more compact and transportable alternative to the semi-automatic M99. The rifle features a conventional rotary bolt action with a free-floating barrel equipped with a massive muzzle brake, feeding from a 5-round detachable box magazine. The side-folding buttstock with adjustable cheekpiece, folding bipod, and detachable rear monopod make the AMR-2 more practical for field deployment than its predecessor. At 11 kg complete with scope and bipod, the AMR-2 achieves significant weight savings over the M99 while maintaining comparable range and accuracy through its longer 850mm barrel.
The AMR-2 was developed as Norinco recognized that many tactical scenarios favoring anti-materiel rifles prioritize portability and covert deployment over rapid fire. The bolt-action design allows a sniper team to carry the disassembled weapon to a concealed position more easily than the heavier semi-automatic M99, assemble it, engage the target, and withdraw before the enemy can react.
The AMR-2 represents Norinco's second-generation approach to anti-materiel rifles, trading the M99's semi-automatic capability for reduced weight, improved portability, and potentially better accuracy through its bolt-action mechanism and free-floating barrel design. The folding stock reduces the transport profile significantly, making the weapon more practical for airborne and special operations forces. The AMR-2 has been marketed for export alongside the M99, offering customers a choice between semi-automatic fire capability and lighter weight/portability. The bolt action also simplifies the design and reduces the parts count compared to the gas-operated M99.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Norinco
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Country
- China
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2012
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 850 mm
- Overall length
- 1450 mm
- Weight, empty
- 11.00 kg
- Weight, loaded
- 11.80 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Bolt action
- Firing mechanism
- Striker fired
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Trigger pull
- 30.0 N
- Capacity
- 5
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Steel
- Barrel
- Steel
- Stock
- Polymer steel
- Finish
- Matte black
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 810 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 15851 J
- Effective range
- 1500 m
- Maximum range
- 3000 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
No load solved for this record yetThe flight path is computed from a cartridge and a bullet. This record has no ammunition filed against its chambering, so there is nothing to solve.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Free floating barrel
Muzzle brake
Folding stock
Adjustable cheek piece
Folding bipod
Rear monopod
Picatinny rail
Carrying handle
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 430 sniper rifles | 11.00 kg | 5.40 kg | Heavier than about 90% |
| Overall lengthAmong 429 sniper rifles | 1450 mm | 1150 mm | Longer than about 90% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 434 sniper rifles | 850 mm | 620 mm | Longer than about 90% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 434 sniper rifles | 5 | 6 | Holds fewer rounds than about 70% |
Answers
Questions about the Norinco AMR-2
How much does the Norinco AMR-2 weigh?
The Norinco AMR-2 weighs 11.00 kg (24.25 lb) empty and 11.80 kg (26.01 lb) loaded.
What caliber is the Norinco AMR-2?
The Norinco AMR-2 is chambered in 12.7x108mm.
How many rounds does the Norinco AMR-2 hold?
The Norinco AMR-2 holds 5 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the Norinco AMR-2?
The Norinco AMR-2 is 1450 mm (57.1 in) long overall, with a 850 mm (33.5 in) barrel.
Who makes the Norinco AMR-2?
The Norinco AMR-2 is made by Norinco (China).
When was the Norinco AMR-2 introduced?
The Norinco AMR-2 was introduced in 2012.
How does the Norinco AMR-2 operate?
The Norinco AMR-2 uses a bolt action, and its firing mechanism is striker fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
Every part that mounts on this, resolved
Not a list the maker typed out: the answer comes from the mounts this firearm exposes and the interface each part needs, so it stays right when either one changes.
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- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
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Provenance
What the record holds
Every figure above was taken from one of these pages. The confidence reflects how much of the record came from a page a claim can be checked against.
In service
- People's Liberation Army
- 2012
- People's Armed Police
- China
Provenance
Confidence in this record
60%
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API
The call that returns this record
The same fields, in the same units, from the same endpoint the page reads.
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