Notes: Deployed by unnamed special operations units worldwide, the CheyTac M-200 is a sniper weapon system rather than simply a long-range, heavy-caliber sniper rifle. It consists not merely of the highly-distinctive M-200 rifle, but a hand-held computer for the spotter that calculates wind at the shooting site, barometric conditions, and angles to the target to allow for more accurate first shots and corrections.

The M-200 rifle uses a machined CNC billet as a receiver, topped by a long MIL-STD-1913 rail; no iron sights are provided. The bipod is integral to the handguard and hangs the rifle from the bipod from above rather than being underneath the handguard; this is regarded as better from a follow-up-shot standard. The standard barrel has a bull profile and is made of steel, but a carbon-fiber-sleeved barrel is available that reduces weight. The 30-inch barrel is tipped with a large muzzle brake, but the brake can be removed and replaced with a rather huge suppressor. The barrel can be detached for transport. The stock uses a metal rod to which a buttplate and cheekpiece is attached; the butt is equipped with a thick recoil pad. The stock is also retractable. Forward of the magazine well is a large handgrip, especially useful when shooting at downward angles. The M-200 is well known for being able to hit targets at 2000 meters routinely.

The M-200 Carbine is similar, but uses a shorter 25, 27, or 29-inch barrel, which comes in steel only. It is otherwise identical to the M-200.

Notes: The MR30PG (Marksman’s Rifle, .30 caliber, Professional Grade) is a type of rifle known as a "rail gun" – a rifle where the stock is replaced by a simple metal fixture and a padded butt. This is done to lighten the rifle and make it easier to take down for storage and concealment. Most of the rest of the MR30PG is also made from steel rails. It is heavy, but easily portable. The barrel is heavy and fluted. The top of the receiver has a MIL-STD-1913 rail, and on top of that is a large steel frame/cage to protect the optics and to allow the mounting of other accessories, as well as to function as a carrying handle. The left side of the stock has a bubble level. Two more MIL-STD-1913 rails are on the front of the rifle to allow mounting more accessories. The MR30PG does not come with iron sights.

Notes: This weapon was designed by Dakota Arms for military and police use, and found some applications by special operations units in the US military and by some police departments in the US, as well as by some hunters. The weapon has an adjustable stock, cheekpiece, and trigger. It is a highly accurate weapon that is well liked by its users. It has a highly efficient muzzle brake, needed for its powerful cartridges.

Twilight 2000 Notes: Not available.

Merc 2000 Notes: The Longbow has a tendency to turn up in the strangest places.

Notes: The term "Light Weight" is sort of a misnomer for this rifle, for it is rather heavy when fully tricked out for its sniper role, though without a scope, scope base, bipod, etc., it is sort of Light Weight. The LWPR is based on the tried-and-true Remington 700 action, using modified short M-14 magazines, and equipped with an HS Precision synthetic tactical stock which may be had in may colors or camouflage patterns (black is the standard color for the LWPR, however). The length of the stock is adjustable via an adjustable butt plate. The action is squared and trued, with a squared bolt and lapped lugs. The barrel is unusual; it is a 24-inch carbon fiber barrel with a stainless steel core, and chromed inside; this does decrease weight somewhat, and also makes for a barrel which is strong yet very resistant to the elements and heat deformation. The barrel is also specially designed for match ammunition, though it can fire standard ammunition without difficulty. The stock has a Badger heavy stainless recoil lug which absorbs some of the recoil. The bipod is a high-quality Harris bipod which unfortunately contributes much of the weight to the rifle, but makes for a stable and adjustable platform.

Twilight 2000 Notes: This rifle is not available in the Twilight 2000 timeline.

Notes: Sniper rifles chambered for .338 Lapua have been in use for several years by the special operations units of several countries, but thusfar, few has actually developed an issue rifle in that caliber, using modified versions of off-the-shelf rifles. US SOCOM has recently issued a requirement for a Precision Rifle chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum, and one of the candidates is Desert Tactical’s SRS (Stealth Recon Scout).

Unusually for a sniper rifle, the SRS uses a bullpup layout to reduce the size of the rifle. The stock is padded and has spacers that can be added to further adjust the SRS to the length of pull required by an individual sniper. The trigger is designed to feel no different than a standard sniper rifle (a common complaint about bullpup rifles is the heavy pull weight). The trigger is also adjustable for pull weight, travel, and stop. The only real problem at present is that the SRS is not now ambidextrous. The top of the receiver and the sides and bottom of the handguards have MIL-STD-1913 rails; no iron sights are permanently mounted. An adjustable cheekpiece is mounted above the charging handle. Caliber changes are done by replacing the barrel, magazine, and bolt, without spoiling the zero of the weapon. The bipod is determined by the user. Early literature indicated that .243 Winchester and .300 Winchester Magnum versions would also be available, but the only calibers listed on the company’s web site now are 7.62mm NATO and .338 Lapua Magnum. Barrel lengths are 22 inches for 7.62mm NATO (and .243 Winchester) with a standard flash suppressor; the .338 Lapua Magnum (and .300 Winchester Magnum) have a 26-inch barrel with a large muzzle brake.

Twilight 2000 Notes: The SRS is not available in the Twilight 2000 timeline.

Notes: This is Ed Brown’s take on the US Marines’ M-40 sniper rifle, built on an M-702 action and with Ed Brown’s improvements, such as a heavy match barrel with a target crown, a McMillan synthetic stock with a camouflage pattern molded directly in, a heat-treated and precision machined receiver, most parts hand-fitted to exacting tolerances, a three-position safety to lock the trigger and bolt or allow the bolt to be worked while still having the weapon on safe, a heavy-duty scope base, a Pachmayr recoil pad one inch thick, a longer barrel, and a myriad of other small improvements.

Twilight 2000 Notes: This rifle is not available in the Twilight 2000 timeline.

Notes: This is an optimized Remington 700 designed for law enforcement sharpshooters. It basically combines the various things that gunsmiths have done to improve the Model 700 over the years, including a heat-treated and precision-machined receiver; a hand-fitted bolt with a handle fitted to the peculiar characteristics of each rifle; a heavy-duty recoil lug, an M-16-style extractor, safeties to lock down the bolt and sear; ability to unload the rifle with the safety engaged; adjustable trigger (weight and travel); match quality barrel; heavy duty scope base; fiberglass stocks; and a recoil pad.

The Model 702 Light Tactical is similar in many ways to the Tactical; however, it does not have the deep pistol grip wrist of the Tactical, having only a standard pistol grip wrist. It is also made for lighter calibers and is quite a bit lighter than the Tactical. The barrel is also substantially shorter.

Twilight 2000 Notes: This weapon does not exist.