User:Delta Team Curt/M55 Sniper Rifle System

The M55 Sniper Rifle System is the largest caliber rifle in the J&R weapons line. It fires a 14.5mm round like the SRS99-S2 AM and uses a larger magazine. It is considered a highly robust rifle and is used in police departments and PMCs across the colonies.

History
The M55 was developed in 2532 as a long range rifle to compete with Trinity's design. Jennings & Rall used the 14.5x114 as opposed to the SRS99s original 12.7x99mm NATO round. The weapon easily could keep a .25 inch spread at 2400 meters, and was considered to have a max range of 2900 meters. However, the weapon was a great deal more expensive than the competing rifle, and was ultimately denied entry into general service.

However, the weapon design became popular amongst PMCs for its range, and was put on the market for colonial militia, police, and PMCs. Like the M24, the M55 is regulated and generally unavailable on the Black Market.

Description
The M55 SRS is an extremely simple weapon, and is much lighter that other weapons in the sniper rifle category. It features an telescoping stock with a rest, and has a retracting bipod mounted on the front of the weapon.

Advantages
The M55 has a maximum range of 2900 meters, making it excellent for long range sniping. The magazine is larger and allows for longer times between reloading. It is light, and allows operators greater mobility.

Disadvantages
The M55 is a bolt action rifle, slowing its rate of fire than other semi automatic sniper rifles.

Weapon Feedback
"This thing fires as far as the eye can see, and if you have the right equipment, even farther" SWAT Officer Lyra Wells.