IMBEL .308 AGLC (Fz .308 AGLC)

History

The Brazilian Army uses an indigenous bolt-action sniper rifle manufactured by IMBEL under the designation "Gewehr . 308 AGLC IMBEL" or "Fz . 308 AGLC". The weapon is based on the proven German Mauser system that appeared in the second half of the 18th century and has since been replicated by various designs. This action consists of directing the breech onto the handle to remove the used cartridge from the gun and inserting a new one from the waiting box magazine. The action is contained in a polymer body, bringing it to the battlefield in a lightweight yet durable way.

The barrel is free-floating when mounted, and in the absence of a visible muzzle brake, it has excellent range accuracy. The pistol grip is ergonomically designed and integrated into the body, while the shoulder rest is integrated into the design. The weapon can use an adjustable, collapsible bipod mounted under the front end to assist in shooting.

Custom optics are mounted on top of the receiver in the usual way and allow the view to be magnified/illuminated according to the operator's needs.

Like most such Western weapons, the Brazilian AGLC chambered the widely accepted 7.62x51mm NATO standard rifle cartridge. It is fired from a 5-round magazine.

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