The FR F2 Sniper Rifle was first pressed into service in 1986 to meet the French military’s demands for a precision rifle that could accurately strike targets at ranges up to 800 meters. The FR F2 began as the FR F1, which was then redesigned and re-barreled to accept the 7.62x51mm cartridge when France began using standard NATO ammunition. Both versions were built from the ground up as a Squad Sniper Rifle rather than a Designated Marksman Rifle, with a large emphasis placed on first round accuracy instead of repeated sustained fire.
Mechanically, the FR F2’s action is identical to the French military’s primary rifle of WWII, the MAS-36. The bolt utilizes dual rear locking lugs, a sizable flat spring extractor, and a fixed ejector – this elegantly simple configuration makes disassembly/assembly quick and easy, and ensures utmost reliability even in harsh conditions. To promote superior accuracy, the FR F2 employs a free floating barrel which is topped with a proprietary muzzle device that can be finely tuned to the user’s preference. One of the FR F2’s more notable features is a distinctive thermal shield that covers the barrel and part of the receiver. This was specifically chosen to conceal the weapon from night vision and thermal devices that would otherwise detect the heat generated from firing multiple shots. The thermal shield is also used to alleviate the mirage caused from heat dissipating off the barrel. The FR F2 also includes a unique integrated bipod, which attaches to the rifle by a sleeve that sits over the barrel. This bipod structure allows the rifle to effectively “hang” from the bipod instead of “sitting” on the bipod, and allows for some degree of swivel movement. Other features of the FR F2 include a wide, flat bottomed surface on the handguard, allowing the rifle to be braced on a surface. All FR F2 rifles sold by EuroOptic are decommissioned models used by the French government, and may show some signs of wear but are 100% fully functional.
Each rifle also ships with an accessory package that includes:
- (1) bipod
- (1) scope mount with a picatinny rail
- (2) 10 round magazines
- (1) 2-pocket magazine pouch
- (2) stock spacers
- (2) cheek piece risers
- (1) take-down tool/pull through carry pouch
- (1) barrel pull through with brass lead
- (1) oil bottle
- (1) field bag
- (1) manual
Specifications
Caliber:
308 Win/7.62×51 NATO
Weight:
APproximately 11 lbs
Rifle Overall Length:
45.5 inches
Action
Bolt Action
Safety:
2-position Switch in trigger guard
Rifle Barrel Length:
inches
e Stock:
Wood stock with wood pistol grip
Scope Mount:
PIcatinny scope mount included
Magazines Included:
(2) 10 round magazines
Iron Sights
es
Caliber or Gauge:
308 Vin
Handedness
t Hand
Item Condition
New
Product Type
Rifles
MPN
NAFRF2D-F01175