Summary
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.
| H-S Precision Pro Series 2000 HTR | |
|---|---|
 The HTR 2000 rifle | |
| Type | Sniper rifle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| Used by | See Users |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | H-S Precision, Inc |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 4.66 - 5.11 kg[1] |
| Length | 1130 mm |
| Barrel length | 606 mm |
| Cartridge | .338 Lapua Magnum .300 Winchester Magnum |
| Action | Bolt-action |
| Muzzle velocity | 820-906 |
| Effective firing range | 800 |
| Maximum firing range | 1500 |
| Feed system | 4 rounds (standard calibers), 3 rounds (magnum calibers) 10-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Telescopic; detachable backup iron sights |
History edit
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 seven 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 edit
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 edit
Israel: Used by the IDF.[5]
United States: Used by the FBI Hostage Rescue Teams.[5]
References edit
- ^ a b "HS Precision Pro Series 2000 HTR". Retrieved 11 July 2014.
- ^ "IDF Snipers Perform 'Beyond Expectations'". Arutz Sheva. Retrieved 11 July 2014.
- ^ Karwan, Charles (1 November 2007). "Protecting the Holy Land". Tactical Life. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
- ^ "Barak Sniper Rifle Upgraded". Israel Defense. 20 February 2015.
- ^ a b "6.5 Sniper: Shooting the H-S Precision HTR in 6.5 Creedmoor – Tactical Life Gun Magazine: Gun News and Gun Reviews".
