The Cyclone is a series of three bolt action long range rifles created by British company Steel Core Designs: the HSR, which fires .50 BMG (12.7x99mm), the MSR, which fires .338 Lapua Magnum (8.6x70mm) and the LSR, which fires 7.62x51mm NATO.
Cyclone rifles are primarily designed for military use, and have seen limited usage by military and law enforcement's units since 2017 in marksman roles. They are also sold on the civilian market.
Design The Cyclone come pre-fitted with certain attachments and match grade parts to help maximise accuracy and general performance.
They have a 600mm Picatinny rail, a four-lug rotating bolt and a Match grade barrel.
It comes fitted with a muzzle brake by default and can use a bipod.
Combat history In the contemporary conflicts in Iraq and Syria, soldiers belonging to the Islamic State have used vehicle borne improvised explosive devices (VBIEDs), to which, anti materiel rifles, such as the Cyclone HSR are used as a cheap alternative to ATGMs.
Comparison +NameCaliberMagazine capacityEffective rangeBarrel lengthOverall lengthWeightLSR7.62×51mm NATO10 rounds600m (656yd)51 cm (20 in)104 cm (41 in)6.85 kg (15.1 lb)MSR.338 Lapua Magnum10 rounds1,250m (1,367yd)51 cm (20 in)109 cm (43 in)7.21 kg (15.9 lb)HSR.50 BMG5 rounds2,220m (2,427yd)74 cm (29 in)145 cm (57 in)14.5 kg (31.9 lb)
Users
: HSR, in use by the Bangladesh Army. : LSR, in use by Mobile Brigade Corps (Brimob). : HSR, in use by Iraqi Ministry of Interior's Emergency Response Brigade (ERB).
See also SC-76 Thunderbolt
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