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Archwell Defense WMR-SD "Equinox"

(My entry for the Christmas Contest)

 

NOTE: Noticed that the ejection port is placed in an awkward position. To temporarily remedy this issue, a downward shell deflector accessory will be attached to this gun. This means you cannot see the ejection port, but it doesn't mean it isn't there.

 

7.62x51mm winterized modular rifle.

 

The repeated reliability issues with GR's MOW-Sys. in winter conditions pressured Archwell to develop the WMR series of rifles along with the WDW-50 "Winter Garm" sidearm as a replacement for the aging GR standard issue loadout.

 

Taking design cues from the tried and true Kalashnikov designs, and modernized anti-freeze materials, the WMR began to take shape.

 

The WMR-SD is a supressed variant of the WMR-S, a sniper derivative of the four parent models built. Prototype models had a flat bolt, but was recently changed to a milled bolt found on the recent AWX series of sniper rifles.

 

Milled bolts reduce the surface area of which ice and precipitation can freeze on, reducing the risk of jamming in harsh winter conditions.

 

Even so, the heat generated by the 7.62x51mm rounds will keep the internals nice and toasty during extended winter fights.

 

Featuring a unique scope system, the user can switch from close range holographic and scope hybrid, to a long range multivision camera (the latter well suited for this configuration) with a simple twist of the switch.

 

Additional features include an adjustable stock, 15-round mag, and built-in foregrip.

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Uploaded on December 20, 2014