The C12A1, 7.62 mm Target Rifle, was developed for the Canadian Cadet Movement (CCM) medium calibre competition target shooting and Cadet marksmanship training program.
The rifle is a RPA "Quadlock" bolt action, single shot rifle with a standard "Palma" contour stainless steel target barrel chambered for 7.62mm by 51mm Radway Green competition ammunition. It has no applied safety.
Manufacturer | RPA/Diemaco | |
Model | C12A1 | |
Manufacturer Part Number | Left Hand | 9978281-1 |
Right Hand | 9978280-1 |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Physical Data | |
Overall Length (normal stock) | 124.5 cm (49 in) |
Weight (with bipod and handstop) | 6.3 kg (13.9 lb) |
OPERATING DATA | |
System of operation | Turn bolt, single shot |
Type of Action | four lug RPA "Quadlock" bolt action |
Safety Feature | No applied safety |
Feed | Single round, hand fed |
BARREL DATA | |
Type | Fully floating |
Calibre | 7.62 mm |
Length | 75.57 cm (29.75 in) |
RIFLING PARTICULARS | |
Number of Grooves | 4 |
Rate of Twist | 1 turn in 34.29 cm (13.5 in) |
Direction of Twist | Right hand |
TRIGGER DATA | |
Type | Two stage, adjustable |
Model | RPA Gold - Palma |
STOCK DATA | |
One piece McMillan butt and forestock | |
Bedding Material | Steel putty (Devcon A) |
SIGHT DATA | |
Sight Radius | Nominal 89.54 cm (35.25 in) |
Rear Sight | |
Type | Micrometer type readily accepts diopters |
Model | RPA "TRAKKER", top mounted |
Adjustments | |
Elevation and Azimuth | One click is equal to 1/4 minute of angle. |
1 click moves the MPI 1 cm at 100 metres. | |
Range of Adjustments | |
Windage | Screw type adjustment w/vernier scale, |
70 minutes of adjustment, 30 minutes each side of center. | |
Elevation | Screw type adjustment w/vernier scale, |
70 minutes of adjustment, 1/4 minute click stops. | |
Front Sight | |
Type | Removable tunnel type (18 mm), slotted for metal elements |
Model | RPA |
AMMUNITION DATA | |
Size | 7.62 mm by 51 mm |
Muzzle Velocity - Norma Match | 832 m/s (2 728 fps) |
