The United States Navy Mk 12 MOD 0/1/H Special Purpose Rifle (SPR) is a designated marksman rifle that was in service with United States Special Operations Forces in the designated marksman role until 2017, also designed to be shorter than standard weapons.

The MK12 barrel is engineered with a rifle-length direct impingement gas system and utilizes the MK12 gas block, which is built to Crane (Naval Surface Warfare Division) Specifications for USSOCOM.

Apr 3, 2020 · The Mk12 Special Purpose Rifle (SPR) has a stellar reputation, and we take a look at why that is the case.

Nov 27, 2024 · The MK12 SPR was created to fill a gap in the arsenal of special operations between the M4 and full sniper rifles. This concept had multiple variations through its service life with the main variants being the Mod 0, Mod H, and Mod 1.

The MK12 SPR is a modified variant of the M16 family of weapons. The SPR grew out of a requirement of the Navy SEALs and Army Special Forces for a compact light sniper weapon. To fulfill that need, the SPR is fitted with a threaded-muzzle …

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Aug 12, 2018 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the United States Navy Mark 12 Special Purpose Rifle (Mk 12 SPR) Sniper Rifle / Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR) including pictures.

Apr 11, 2024 · Few know more about the MK12 SPR than Monty, who has spent a career with and behind the rifle. In an industry where there’s always a “latest and greatest,” the MK12 SPR has remained a classic constant, and for good reason.

Dec 22, 2023 · The Mk12 Special Purpose Rifle (SPR) series stands out for how accurate and effective it proved in both Iraq and Afghanistan. The Mk 12 SPR was such a huge success because it was a complete system, including rifle, suppressor, magnified optic and improved ammunition—the Mk 262 Mod 1 cartridge loaded with a 77-grain Sierra OTM bullet. This ...

BARREL: Proprietary Blend of Stainless Steel, Cold Hammer Forged, 1:7 Twist, 18" MK12 Profile, DLC Finished, and HP/MPI Tested; GAS SYSTEM: MK12 Low Profile Gas Block CNC Machined of hardened 416 Stainless Steel with Black Oxide Coating, Rifle-Length, Direct Impingement