Harris M96

Anti-Material Rifle / Anti-Personnel Sniper Rifle [ 1996 ]

Both the United States military and army of Malaysia have used the Harris M96 Anti-Material Rifle.

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Harris Gunworks has a long-running history with precision rifles bearing its name and this includes the M96 series. The M96 is a military-minded, semi-automatic action rifle developed as an anti-material / anti-personnel solution. It utilizes a gas-operated system allowing for target engagement ranges out to 5,000 feet through use of mounted day/night optics (iron sights are fitted as backup). The weapon is chambered for the large 12.7x99mm NATO cartridge (.50 BMG) and this feeds from a 5-round detachable box magazine. The magazine well sits ahead of the trigger group.

As with most weapons of this class, the M96 is both large and lengthy, weighing a hefty 29lb (with empty magazine in place) and features a length of 1,473mm. The heavy duty barrel measures 736mm (29-inches) long. Construction is of both steel and aluminum (marketed as "aircraft grade") for both robustness in-the-field and as a relative weight-saving measure. To help contend with the massive recoil of firing the 12.7mm cartridge, the rifle is typically fired from the prone position and features a large multi-slotted muzzle brake.

Overall configuration of the weapon is traditional with the action set ahead of the shoulder stock. The pistol grip is underslung in the usual way and the over-receiver scope mounting arm doubles as the carrying handle. The gas cylinder sits over the barrel. The shoulder stock is solid though adjustable, contoured to the lines of the rectangular receiver. The wide and straight box magazine is detachable.

The Harris M96 has seen service with forces of the United States as well as Malaysia. Optional accessories for the product include a laser rangefinder, nigh vision scope, and 4-16x First Plane Mil optics.©MilitaryFactory.com

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Manufacturer(s)

Harris Gunworks LLC - USA

Operators

Malaysia; United States

Service Year

1996

National Origin

United States

ACCURACY / PRECISION
Long-range accuracy / precision capable; suitable for sniping, particularly when equipped with sighting aids.

ANTI-ARMOR / ANTI-TANK / ANTI-MATERIAL
Designed to engage and defeat armor / enemy tanks at range.

Overall Length

1,473 mm / 57.99 in

Barrel Length

736 mm / 28.98 in

Weight (Empty)

25.02 lb / 11.35 kg

Action

Gas-Operated; Rotating Bolt; Semi-Automatic

SEMI-AUTOMATIC
One shot per trigger pull; self-loading or auto-loading action aided by internal mechanism; trigger management (and initial cocking) typically required by the operator; subsequent shots are aided by the unlocked / moving bolt.

ROTATING BOLT
System utilizes internal mechanism to lock the breech or rear barrel assembly prior to firing.

GAS-OPERATED
Gas-operated system is featured, typically involving a gas cylinder and rear-driven piston directing energy to the bolt component.

Caliber(s)*

12.7x99mm NATO (.50 BMG)
*May not represent an exhuastive list; Calibers may be model-specific dependent; Always consult official manufacturer sources.

Feed

5-round detachable box magazine

Sights

Adjustable Iron; Optional Optics

Material presented above is for historical and entertainment value and should not be construed as usable for hardware restoration, maintenance, or general operation - always consult official manufacturer sources for such information.

Max.Effective Range

5,000 ft / 1,524.0 m | 1,666.7 yds

M96 - Base Series Designation

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