RPA C12A1
The C12A1 cadet target rifle is a competition weapon used by members of the Royal Canadian Army Cadets for advanced training and target shooting competition.
| C12A1 | |
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| Type | Target rifle |
| Place of origin | Canada |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Canada, United Kingdom |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Rangemaster Precision Arms |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 6.3 kg (13.9 lb) |
| Length | 124.5 cm (49 in) |
| Cartridge | 7.62×51mm NATO (.308 Winchester) |
| Muzzle velocity | 832 m/s (2,730 ft/s) |
| Feed system | Single Shot, Hand Fed |
The C12A1 cadet rifle is a 7.62-millimetre caliber, heavy-barrel, manually operated, bolt action, hand-fed, single-shot, competition weapon with a free-floating barrel and an ejector. The rifle was designed around the action of the RPA Quadlock rifle system. The rifle is equipped with a Robertson, synthetic, adjustable, pistol grip stock. The standard issue C12A1 also features German-made closed aperture sights and has a level on the front sight. The C12A1 fires a 7.62×51mm NATO round, the same as the round used in the Heckler & Koch G3 and the FN C1A1 battle rifles. It has no applied safety.
The National Rifle Team (NRT) and cadets taking Cadet Leader Instructor Marksman Course use this rifle. On the NRT variation, it is decorated with maple leaves and is painted red for use in the Bisley yearly shooting competition in the United Kingdom.
See also
- Diemaco C11
- Royal Canadian Army Cadets
- RPA Rangemaster, another rifle also produced by RPA International