BMS Cam rifle
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The BMS Cam rifle is a series of British bolt-action rifles made by BMS Trading Ltd chambered in the 5.56×45mm NATO cartridge and using STANAG magazines.[3] The rifle was introduced in 1980[2] and is still in production as of 2018.[3] The rifle has been popular for hunting and sport shooting in the UK, and has also seen some limited use as a sharpshooter rifle by some British police and military units as well as some American police units.
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BMS Cam | |
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Type | Precision rifle |
Place of origin | Great Britain |
Service history | |
Used by | Mostly hunters and sport shooters. Also some use by British police and military units, American police[1] units |
Production history | |
Designed | 1980[2] |
Manufacturer | BMS Trading Ltd[3] |
Variants | Milcam, Comcam, Snicam, Covcam, Polcam[4] |
Specifications | |
Mass | 3.6 to 5 kg (depending on configuration)[1] |
Length | 1000-1200 mm[5] |
Barrel length | 500-620 mm[2][6] |
Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO |
Action | Bolt action |
Effective firing range | 500-600 m[7][2] |
Feed system | STANAG magazine |
Sights | Integrated Weaver rail for mounting a scope mount. Some older models came with iron sights and/or a dovetail rail. |
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