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
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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
editThe 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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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".
