Colt Canada C20 DMR
The Colt Canada C20 DMR is a 7.62×51mm NATO designated marksman rifle created by Colt Canada, in response to a request by the Canadian Armed Forces to replace their earlier 5.56mm C8 carbine in sniper sections.[1] The weapon is intended to enter service in the Canadian and Danish militaries, beginning in 2021. C20 rifles are fitted with the Schmidt & Bender 3-20×50 Ultra Short riflescope.[2]
| Colt Canada C20 DMR | |
|---|---|
| Type | Designated marksman rifle |
| Place of origin | Canada |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2020-present |
| Production history | |
| Designed | August 2019 |
| Manufacturer | Colt Canada |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 4.1 kg (9.0 lb) |
| Length | 965 mm (38.0 in) |
| Barrel length | 447 mm (17.6 in) |
| Cartridge | 7.62x51mm NATO |
| Action | Semi-automatic |
| Muzzle velocity | 2400 fps (C181 Ammunition) |
| Effective firing range | 123 m (135 yd) |
| Feed system | 20-round 7.62x51mm NATO magazine |
| Sights | Schmidt & Bender 3-20×50 Ultra Short riflescope |
| References | [3][4] |
Design
The C20 DMR is a semi-automatic rifle that uses 20-round 7.62x51mm NATO box magazines. A major part of its design philosophy was making sure that it was reliable in extreme conditions, such as those specified in the NATO D/14 standards for safety, in which aspects of the weapon such as the kinematics, safety features, recoil, and barrel strength are put under the most severe strain.[5] During these tests, the C20 fired 8,000 rounds without any stoppages and achieved an accuracy of 0.66 MOA over 144 five round groups.[6] Colt Canada also advertises the weapon's versatility, offering features such as:
- An optional chrome-lined barrel
- Upper receiver integrated with a previous Colt Canada weapon, the Modular Rail Rifle
- 46 slot top rail
- Double-stage trigger
- Adjustable buttstock
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Canada: First rifles delivered in November 2020, and to become standard issue in March 2021. A total of 272 rifles, including spare parts, were bought by the Canadian Department of National Defence for 8.5 million CAD (6.35 million USD).[7][8][9]
Denmark: Bought for the Danish Armed Forces to replace the Heckler & Koch HK417, the first rifles are set to be delivered in the first quarter of 2021. Designated the Finskyttegevaer, Kort (FINSKGV K). The Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization publicly confirmed their purchase of the rifles on 23 September 2020.[10][11][12]
See also
- C14 Timberwolf, Canadian bolt action rifle in service since 2005
- Heckler & Koch PSG1
- M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System
- List of semi-automatic rifles
- List of equipment of the Canadian Army
References
- Moss, Matthew. "FIRST LOOK: Colt Canada's C20 Sniper Rifle". The Firearm Blog.
- B, Eric. "Canada's C20s get Schmidt & Bender 3-20×50 Ultra Short Scopes in Coyote M17 TAN". The Firearm Blog.
- "C20, 7.62X51MM RIFLE". Colt Canada.
- "New Colt Canada C20 7.62mm caliber sniper rifle for Canadian Army". Army Recognition.
- Halpern, Barton (2016). NATO Weapons and Sensors Working Group Panel Discussion. p. 11.
- Eger, Chris. "CANADIAN ARMY TO SPEND $6 MILLION FOR COLT-MADE C20 7.62 RIFLES". Guns.com.
- "Canadian Army to Get New Semi Automatic Sniper Rifles". Strike-hold.
- Moss, Matthew. "Canadian Army Buys Colt Canada C20". The Firearm Blog.
- Pugliese, David. "Canadian military to get new sniper rifles". Ottawa Citizen.
- Saw, David. "NEW RIFLES AND SIGHTS FOR DENMARK". Mönch Publishing Group.
- B, Eric. "Danish Armed Forces Chose New Sniper Rifle – Colt Canada C20 DMR". The Firearm Blog.
- "Mysterious operation: Denmark purchases Colt Canada's new gun to replace HK417 just for cheaper?". DayDayNews.