Fabrique Nationale FN Model 30-11

Fabrique Nationale FN Model 30-11 History

With the standardization of NATO calibers of weapons in Western countries during the Cold War, European arms manufacturers offered the market an excellent long-range option, as was the case with Belgium's Fabrique Nationale de Herstal and its FN 30-11 sniper system. Produced from 1976 to 1986, the weapon became a proven long-range precision weapon for the Belgian army, special forces, local police and several other armed forces around the world.

The Model 30-11 became the last Mauser-based rifle system manufactured by Fabrique Nationale.

This product weighs 10.7 lbs, is 44 inches long, and is fitted with a 19.8 inch long barrel. It mounts for the ubiquitous 7.62x51mm NATO rifle cartridge and is operated via a typical bolt action arrangement, which requires the operator to operate the bolt action handle provided. Feeding from an internal 5-round magazine, the muzzle velocity is 2,790 feet per second.

The heavy hammer barrel aids long-range accuracy and the trigger is adjustable.

The design of the Model 30-11 originated from Fabrique Nationale's existing line of hunting/sporting rifles, with a breech based on the long-standing Mauser design that emerged in the late 19th century. Although the system is outdated, it is a proven true configuration with few flaws and has been used in countless bolt-action rifles since its introduction.

This starting point makes sense for a military/police sniper platform that produces the Model 30-11 product line. The weapon is designed to have an inherent accuracy of up to 600 meters.

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Model 30-11 features a one-piece solid wood stock, although its stock is a two-piece system designed for customization. If desired, a foldable bipod (taken from the FN MAG machine gun) can be mounted under the front baffle as a front support. The trigger ring is elongated and made for gloved hands, and the integrated 5-round magazine protrudes slightly beyond the trigger group, but a lot of thought went into removing any protrusions in the trigger area - including a well-spaced back grip Bundle. The rifle supports a variety of sights, but retains iron sights as a backup.

The slings allow the attachment of shoulder straps and are used to transport weapons. A flash suppressor was added to the muzzle to protect the gunner's position from enemy attacks.

Despite its powerful attributes, demand for this weapon - and the highly competitive sniper rifle market in general - led to the product being launched by Fabrique Nationale in the mid to late 1980s.

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