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H-S Precision Pro Series 2000 HTR

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H-S Precision Pro Series 2000 HTR
The HTR 2000 rifle
TypeSniper rifle
Place of originUnited States
Service history
Used bySee Users
Production history
ManufacturerH-S Precision, Inc
Specifications
Mass4.66–5.11 kg[1]
Length1130 mm
Barrel length606 mm

Cartridge.338 Lapua Magnum

.308 Winchester

.300 Winchester Magnum
ActionBolt-action
Muzzle velocity820–906
Effective firing range800
Maximum firing range1500
Feed system4 rounds (standard calibers),
3 rounds (magnum calibers)
10-round detachable box magazine
SightsTelescopic; detachable backup iron sights

H-S Precision Pro 2000 HTR ("heavy tactical rifle")[1] is a bolt-action sniper rifle. It was designed and manufactured by the American company H-S Precision, Inc. The rifle is very accurate: 0.8 minute of angle with 7.62×51mm NATO, about 0.4 minute of angle with match-grade ammunition and about 0.15 minute of angle with custom handloads.

History

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Israel Defense Forces snipers with the "Barak" (modified H-S Precision Pro 2000 HTR) sniper weapon system.

The Israeli Defense Forces adopted an improved version of this rifle, as their long-range sniper rifle and named it "Barak".[2] The contracts called for providing a Leupold Mark IV rings, a McCann rail mount system, a Hardigg hard case, an infrared target illuminator, five 7-round mags, a Harris bipod, a detachable muzzle brake, a cleaning/maintenance kit, and a Tripod Data Systems PDA running the Horus Vision ballistic software alongside a suppressor and night vision systems.[3]

In 2012, the IDF mentioned that several of the Baraks underwent modifications under the supervision of Ashbury[clarification needed] due to the need of finding suitable ammo.[4]

Design

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The Barak is chambered .338 Lapua Magnum with a 28-inch (711 mm) barrel and can achieve accuracy of 0.5-0.25 minute of angle with IMI match-grade 250 grain ammunition.

The sniper rifle has an effective range of 1,300 yards (1,200 m) and maximum range of 1,600 yards (1,500 m).

Users

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References

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  1. ^ a b "HS Precision Pro Series 2000 HTR". Retrieved 11 July 2014.
  2. ^ "IDF Snipers Perform 'Beyond Expectations'". Arutz Sheva. Retrieved 11 July 2014.
  3. ^ Karwan, Charles (1 November 2007). "Protecting the Holy Land". Tactical Life. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  4. ^ "Barak Sniper Rifle Upgraded". Israel Defense. 20 February 2015.
  5. ^ a b "6.5 Sniper: Shooting the H-S Precision HTR in 6.5 Creedmoor – Tactical Life Gun Magazine: Gun News and Gun Reviews".