L115A3 (Great Britain)

Calibre	: 8.59 mm
Weight	: 6.8 kg
Length	: 1,300 mm
Muzzle velocity	: 936 m/s
Feed	: 5-round box
Effective range	: 1,100 m plus

L115A3 long range rifle

British snipers fulfil a vital and enduring role on the battlefield, in terms of intelligence-gathering, target identification and eliminating high-value targets.
The L115A3 rifle, part of the Sniper System Improvement Programme (SSIP), is a large-calibre weapon which provides state-of-the-art telescopic day and night all-weather sights, increasing a sniper's effective range considerably.
The first batch of SSIPs were deployed to Afghanistan in May 2008.
Designed to achieve a first-round hit at 600 metres and harassing fire out to 1,100 metres, Accuracy International's L96 sniper rifle has also been upgraded with a new x3-x12 x 50 sight and spotting scope.
The L115A3 long range rifle fires an 8.59mm bullet which is heavier than the 7.62mm round of the L96 and less likely to be deflected over extremely long ranges.
Other elements of the Sniper System Improvement Programme include night sights, spotting scopes, laser range finders and tripods.

L115A3 Rifle Parts

1. S&B 5-25x56 Day ScopeMagnifies target up to 25 times allowing the sniper to identify targets more easily.
2. Folding Stock
   Reduces the length of the weapon when being carried in a backpack
3. Adjustable Cheek Piece
   Allows the sniper to comfortably align his eye with the day scope
4. SuppressorReduces the flash and noise signature, reducing the chances of detection and thus increasing the survivability of the sniper
5. Adjustable Bi-pod
   Allows the sniper to support the rifle  in a set position while locating the target
6. 5-round Magazine
   Allows the sniper to fire 5 rounds rapidly while being small enough not to intdrfere with the alignment