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For the Parker Hale M86, see Parker Hale M85. For the Valmet rifle, see Valmet Sniper M86.

The M86 sniper rifle is a bolt-action sniper rifle manufactured by Harris Gunworks (formerly Harris-McMillan Gunworks, formerly G. McMillan & Co.). It was used by the U.S. armed forces, primarily Navy SEALs and Delta Force. It was most commonly built in 7.62×51mm NATO chambering with an internal 5-round magazine, or optionally configured to use either 5- or 10-round M14 detachable box magazines. It was also built with a magnum action, accommodating calibers such as .300 Winchester Magnum and .338 Lapua Magnum. The magnum action version was available only with an internal 5-round magazine. Harris also produced the M89, with essentially the same build standard as the M86, but which utilized a rifle stock with an enhanced grip mold.

References

  1. Harris Gunworks M-86
  2. Harris / McMillan M86 – Sniper Rifle – History, Specifications and Pictures – Infantry Weapons
  3. Harris M-86 sniper rifle (United States) – Jane's Infantry Weapons
  • Walter, John (2006). Rifles of the World. Krause Publications. p. 261. ISBN 0-89689-241-7.

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