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To: kiriath_jearim

From: http://www.pgwdti.com/ (their site looks like a 9th grader wrote it)

PGW DEFENCE TECHNOLOGIES HAS JUST BEEN AWARDED THE CANADIAN FORCES MRSWS CONTRACT TO REPLACE THE C3 RIFLE SYSTEM. DETAILS AND SPECIFICATIONS TO FOLLOW!


The PGWDTI MRSWS System includes:

-Timberwolf 338 Lapua SWS.
-PGWDTI Titanium sound suppressor.
-US Optics SN-3 EREK 3.2-17.
-Titanium 25 minute Picatinny rail.
-Simrad mount.
-Dual side laser designator mount.
-26" helically fluted barrel. 1-10" 6 groove.
-Titanium side port muzzle brake.
-A5 stock with Titanium Cantilever Monoblock bedding.
-Parts kit, cleaning kit, tool kit.
-Handstop and rail.
-Harris S-BRM bipod.
-Adjustable sling.
-Five 5 round magazines.
-Fitted Pelican 1750 case.
-Drag bag.
-Action cover, suppressor cover.
-Lapua 250 grain Lock Base ammunition.
-Complete training package (user care and technician).
-User and technical manuals.
-A 2 year parts supply.

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The interesting part is that it's a discarded/shelved US caliber. Here's the details on the caliber: http://www.custer.com.au/Lap/pages/338Hist.html


11 posted on 05/27/2005 10:39:28 AM PDT by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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To: Spktyr

I have to wonder what this thing weighs. 17-20 lbs?


27 posted on 05/27/2005 11:42:58 AM PDT by VRing
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