FN Ballista
Country: 
BelgiumManufacturer: FN Herstal
Sniper rifleBelgium2012In service
Multi-calibre modular bolt-action precision rifle (.308 Win, .300 WM, .338 LM) intended for special forces and military snipers.
Sniper rifle//Belgium
ID — FN-BALLISTA
Designation
FN Ballista
FN Herstal
Caliber
.338 Lapua Magnum
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Identity
- Designation
- FN Ballista
- Manufacturer
- FN Herstal
- Country
- Belgium
- Year
- 2012
- Category
- Sniper rifle
- Status
- In service
Ballistics
- Caliber
- .338 Lapua Magnum
- Muzzle velocity
- 915 m/s
- Effective range
- 1500 m
Dimensions
- Barrel length
- 660 mm
- Overall length
- 980 / 1200 mm
- Empty weight
- 5.5 kg
Mechanics
- Operating system
- Bolt-action manuale
- Bolt / action
- Otturatore rotante a 3 tenoni
Feed
- System
- Caricatore amovibile
- Standard capacity
- 10 rounds
Fire modes
SafeSemi-auto
Historical profile
Developed in collaboration with French firm PGM Précision and presented in 2012 to the professional military market.
The aluminium chassis allows calibre conversion in minutes without disturbing the optic's zero.
Folding adjustable stock, AR-15 compatible grip and quick-release barrel make it an extremely versatile platform.
Variants
.308 Win.300 Win Mag.338 Lapua Magnum
Key components
- ●Stock — Shoulder rest.
- ●Receiver — Weapon body with internal mechanisms.
- ●Grip — Primary grip.
- ●Magazine — Cartridge feed.
- ●Barrel — Guides the projectile.
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