Blaser R93 LRS2
Blaser Jagdwaffen GmbH · Sniper Rifle · Discontinued · 1997
Also known as: R93 Long Range Sporter 2, Blaser LRS2
Overview
The Blaser R93 LRS2 (Long Range Sporter 2) is a straight-pull bolt-action sniper rifle developed by the German manufacturer Blaser as a precision variant of the R93 rifle system. Its distinctive straight-pull action lets the shooter cycle the bolt with a single push-pull motion rather than the lift-pull-push-lower sequence of a conventional turn-bolt, allowing faster follow-up shots while the cheek stays on the rifle. The take-down design uses interchangeable cold-hammer-forged barrels, an aluminium chassis with a fully adjustable cheekpiece and length of pull, and an adjustable match trigger. Chambered here in .300 Winchester Magnum, the LRS2 was marketed to law enforcement and long-range precision shooters and is closely related to the R93 Tactical and Tactical 2 models.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 5400 g (190.5 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1170 mm (46.06") |
| Barrel Length | 600 mm (23.62") |
| Action Type | Straight Pull |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 900 m/s (2953 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 4722 J (3483 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 900 m (984 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 279 mm (10.98") |
| Number of Grooves | 4 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Aluminum |
Calibers
- .300 Winchester Magnum · primary — also known as .300 Win Mag, .300 WM
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Cocking System, Firing Pin Safety
- Features: Straight Pull Bolt, Takedown Design, Cold Hammer Forged Barrel, Fluted Free Floating Barrel, Adjustable Cheekpiece, Adjustable Length Of Pull, Interchangeable Barrels, Detachable Aperture Sights, Adjustable Match Trigger
Variants
- Blaser R93 Tactical - Tactical
Service history
Operators
- German Federal Police
Production
Production years: 1997-2017
Produced as part of the Blaser R93 family, which was superseded by the R8 platform in 2017.
Origin
Country of origin: Germany
Designer: Meinhard Zeh
Discontinued: 2017
Notes
Magazine capacity varies by chambering: standard-length calibres such as .308 Winchester use a 10-round box while magnum calibres like .300 Winchester Magnum use a reduced-capacity magazine. The LRS designation stands for Long Range Sporter.
Background
The R93's straight-pull action was engineered around a radial collet bolt head whose locking segments expand into a groove in the barrel, giving a lock-up as strong as a turn-bolt while permitting the rifle's signature single-motion cycling.