FR F2

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A chasseur alpin shooting an FR F2.
Type	Sniper rifle
Place of origin	France
Service history
Used by	French military
Production history
Manufacturer	GIAT Industries
Specifications
Weight	5.3 kg
Length	1200 mm
Barrel length	650 mm

Cartridge	7.62 × 51 mm NATO
Caliber	7.62 mm (.308 in)
Action	Bolt-action
Muzzle velocity	820 m/s
Effective range	800 m
Feed system	10 round detachable box magazine
Sights	Telescopic sight

The FR F2 (French: "Fusil à Répétition modèle F2", English: "Bolt-action Rifle, F2 model") is the standard light sniper rifle of the French military.

This rifle is manufactured by GIAT Industries. It uses 7.62mm NATO ammunition, and is equipped with a scope, French army standard issue being either an APX L806 or SCROME J8 (both 8-power scopes).

The FR F2 is designed for shooting at point targets at distances up to 800 meters.