XM2010 ESR
XM2010 IKPT-2 Provides extended range capability and incorporates the latest in weapons technology for the Army Sniper.
The XM2010 Enhanced Sniper Rifle (ESR), formerly known as the M24 Reconfigured Sniper Weapon System, is a sniper rifle developed by PEO Soldier for the U.S. Army.It is derived from the M24 Sniper Weapon System and is intended to replace existing M24s. After winning a competitive bidding process, Remington was awarded the production contract. Up to 3,600 weapons will be procured. The Army expects to begin fielding 250 upgraded weapons to deployed U.S. Army Snipers by the end of December 2010.Later project manager for Soldier weapons Colonel Douglas Tamilio said the XM2010 expected fielding will happen from January 2011
The XM2010 is distinguished by its advanced design and represents a quantum upgrade over the M24. The shooter interface can be tailored to accommodate a wide range of shooter preferences and its folding stock provides Soldier flexibility in transporting the weapon during operations. The weapon also incorporates advanced corrosion resistant coatings to ensure longevity. The aluminum, steel, and high impact polymers used in the weapon’s construction are lightweight and rugged.
The ESR is equipped with a Leupold Mark 4 6.5-20x50mm scope. The variable power scope includes a first focal plane reticle so when the user dials in, the reticle pattern scales with the zoom enabling the sniper to estimate range at any power setting. The scope also employs a reticle pattern that facilitates faster and more accurate range estimation and utilizes mil turret adjustments to eliminate MOA to mil conversion. The targeting stadia reticle allows for simultaneous elevation and windage holds that eliminate the need to dial in adjustments.
The XM2010 is considered a "total conversion upgrade", by which the chambering, barrel, stock, magazines, muzzlebrake, suppressor, and even the optics will be changed. The main reconfiguration changes compared to 7.62×51mm NATO chambered M24 rifles are:
- Rechambering to .300 Winchester Magnum.
- Rebarreling to a 610 mm (24 in) long, 254 mm (1 in 10 inch) twist rate (using Obermeyer 5-R rifling) hammer-forged free floating barrel.
- Fitting a new chassis (stock) assembly, which maximizes the amount of physical adjustments for the sniper to provide a better user customized fit. The chassis has a folding buttstock that shortens the system for easier transport and better concealment during movement and accommodates the mounting of accessories via removable Mil Std 1913 Picatinny Rails.
- Fitting a five-round detachable box magazine.
- Fitting a quick-attachable/detachable Advanced Armament Corp. sound suppressor with muzzle brake to reduce recoil and jump and audible and visible signature with an available thermal sleeve that reduces mirage effect on heated suppressors.
- Fitting a Leupold Mark 4 6.5–20×50mm ER/T M5 Front Focal variable power telescopic sight featuring a 34 mm tube diameter, first focal plane Horus Vision grid system range estimation reticle and Bullet Drop Compensation, fielded with the AN/PVS-29 Clip-on Sniper Night Sight.
- Applying advanced corrosion resistant coatings throughout the system.
According to Remington Arms each rifle is tested to meet (and typically exceeds) the requirement to fire ≤ 1 MOA (less than a 2-inch shot group at 200 yards) before being released for fielding.
The U.S. Army issued three XM2010s to snipers at the United States Army Sniper School 18 January 2011. Army snipers have been using the XM 2010 in combat in Afghanistan since March of 2011.
| The XM2010 Sniper Rifle |
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| Type | Sniper rifle |
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| Place of origin |  United States |
Production history |
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| Designer | Remington Arms |
| Designed | 2010 |
| Manufacturer | Remington Arms |
| Produced | 2010–present |
| Number built | 250 by December 2010 of 3,600 ordered |
Specifications |
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| Barrel length | 610 mm (24 in) |
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| Cartridge | .300 Winchester Magnum |
| Action | Bolt-action |
| Muzzle velocity | 869 m/s (2,850 ft/s) w/MK 248 MOD 1 Sniper load (220 gr.) |
| Effective range | 1,200 m (1,312 yd)[1] |
| Feed system | 5-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Telescopic sight AN/PVS-29 clip-on sniper night sight |
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