The AMR-2 is a 12.7mm Sniper Rifle

Sniper rifle

In military and law enforcement terminology, a sniper rifle is a precision-rifle used to ensure more accurate placement of bullets at longer ranges than other small arms. A typical sniper rifle is built for optimal levels of accuracy, fitted with a telescopic sight and chambered for a military...

 developed in China

China

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 as an anti-materiel sniper rifle

Anti-materiel rifle

An anti-materiel rifle is a rifle that is designed for use against military equipment rather than against other combatants ....

, introduced in early 2000s. Designed and developed by China South Industries Group

China South Industries Group

China South Industries Group Corporation is a manufacturer of automobiles, motorcycles, vehicle components, and optical-electronic products and other special products in China and internationally. The company was founded in 1999 and is based in No.10, Chedaogou, Haidian District, Beijing,...

, the rifle uses bolt-action and a conventional design. The AMR-2 fires 12.7x108mm sniper rifle cartridge from a 5-round box detachable magazine fitted directly ahead of the trigger group. The barrel is free-floated and has a large double baffle muzzle brake

Muzzle brake

Muzzle brakes and recoil compensators are devices that are fitted to the muzzle of a firearm or cannon to redirect propellant gases with the effect of countering both recoil of the gun and unwanted rising of the barrel during rapid fire...

to mitigate recoil.