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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 7.62×51mm NATO
Action Gas-operated, rotating bolt (Direct expansion of gas on surfaces of Bolt Carrier)
Rate of fire Semi-automatic
Muzzle velocity 2400 fps (C181 Ammunition)
Feed system 20-round 7.62×51mm 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 7.62×51mm 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] The C20 DMR barrel features 4 groove rifling with a 1:254 mm (1 in 10 in) twist rate. Colt Canada also advertises the weapon's versatility, offering features such as:[7]

  • An optional chrome-lined barrel
  • Upper receiver integrated with a previous Colt Canada weapon, the Modular Rail Rifle
  • MIL-STD-1913 44 or 48 slot top rail with 0 MOA or 20 MOA integral incline
  • M-LOK slots in the 3, 6 and 9 o’clock positions
  • Double-stage trigger
  • Adjustable buttstock

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See also[]

References[]

  1. Moss, Matthew. "FIRST LOOK: Colt Canada's C20 Sniper Rifle". https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2019/09/26/first-look-colt-canadas-c20-sniper-rifle/. 
  2. B, Eric. "Canada’s C20s get Schmidt & Bender 3-20×50 Ultra Short Scopes in Coyote M17 TAN". https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2021/02/03/schmidt-bender-3-20x50-ultra-short-in-coyote-m17-tan-color/. 
  3. "C20, 7.62X51MM RIFLE". https://www.coltcanada.com/c20.html. 
  4. "New Colt Canada C20 7.62mm caliber sniper rifle for Canadian Army". https://armyrecognition.com/may_2020_news_defense_global_security_army_industry/new_colt_canada_c20_7.62mm_caliber_sniper_for_canadian_army.html. 
  5. Halpern, Barton (2016). NATO Weapons and Sensors Working Group Panel Discussion. pp. 11. 
  6. Eger, Chris. "CANADIAN ARMY TO SPEND $6 MILLION FOR COLT-MADE C20 7.62 RIFLES". https://www.guns.com/news/2020/05/14/canadian-army-to-spend-6-million-for-colt-made-c20-7-62-rifles. 
  7. Colt Canada. "COLT CANADA, SEMI-AUTOMATIC SNIPER RIFLE, C20, 7.62×51MM". https://www.coltcanada.com/c20/. 
  8. "Canadian Army to Get New Semi Automatic Sniper Rifles". https://strikehold.net/2020/05/14/canadian-army-to-get-new-semi-automatic-sniper-rifles/. 
  9. Moss, Matthew. "Canadian Army Buys Colt Canada C20". https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2020/05/20/canadian-army-buys-colt-canada-c20s/. 
  10. Pugliese, David. "Canadian military to get new sniper rifles". https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/defence-watch/canadian-military-to-get-new-sniper-rifles/. 
  11. Saw, David. "NEW RIFLES AND SIGHTS FOR DENMARK". https://www.monch.com/mpg/news/land/7597-new-rifles-and-sights-for-denmark.html. 
  12. B, Eric. "Danish Armed Forces Chose New Sniper Rifle – Colt Canada C20 DMR". https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2020/09/25/danish-armed-forces-choose-colt-canada-c20-as-their-sniper-rifle/. 
  13. "Mysterious operation: Denmark purchases Colt Canada's new gun to replace HK417 just for cheaper?". https://daydaynews.cc/en/military/820177.html. 


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