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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
[[File:ReachSchematic - DMR.png|left|150px|thumb|A blueprint of the M392 DMR.]] | [[File:ReachSchematic - DMR.png|left|150px|thumb|A blueprint of the M392 DMR.]] | ||
The M392 Designated Marksman Rifle once saw more widespread use throughout all branches of the UNSC Defense Force, particularly during the [[Insurrection]]. However, it has been largely superseded by the [[BR55 Battle Rifle]], especially since the latter weapon's [[BR55HB SR Battle Rifle|heavy-barreled variant]] was introduced in [[2548]].<ref name="EVG"/><ref name="Waypoint"/> Nonetheless, due to its reliability and | The M392 Designated Marksman Rifle once saw more widespread use throughout all branches of the UNSC Defense Force, particularly during the [[Insurrection]]. However, it has been largely superseded by the [[BR55 Battle Rifle]], especially since the latter weapon's [[BR55HB SR Battle Rifle|heavy-barreled variant]] was introduced in [[2548]].<ref name="EVG"/><ref name="Waypoint"/> Nonetheless, due to its reliability and efficiency it is still fielded extensively by the [[UNSC Army|Army]].<ref name="Waypoint">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/featured/gallery/dmr/c0dfea7c-87fa-4224-82ff-c44d93b73f03 '''Halo Waypoint''', ''DMR'']</ref><ref name="EVG"/> | ||
The M392 is an air-cooled, magazine-fed, gas-operated select-fire bullpup rifle that fires 7.62x51mm ammunition.<ref name="EVG"/><ref name="Waypoint"/> It takes a fifteen round detachable box magazine, similar aesthetically to that of the BR55. The weapon has a mounted [[EVOS-D]] optic capable of 3x magnification, and it possesses a fire selector switch located above the grip of the weapon. This switch has three settings: ''SAFE'', ''FIRE'', and ''AUTO''.<ref group="note">In-game, the M392's fire selector switch switch is always set to ''FIRE''.</ref><ref name="Waypoint"/> The M392 also has a magazine release button which is located directly above the magazine well, behind the trigger. The weapon has two ejection ports, one on the left and right hand sides of the weapon, respectively, so that a left- or right-handed shooter can fire the weapon. | The M392 is an air-cooled, magazine-fed, gas-operated select-fire bullpup rifle that fires 7.62x51mm ammunition.<ref name="EVG"/><ref name="Waypoint"/> It takes a fifteen round detachable box magazine, similar aesthetically to that of the BR55. The weapon has a mounted [[EVOS-D]] optic capable of 3x magnification, and it possesses a fire selector switch located above the grip of the weapon. This switch has three settings: ''SAFE'', ''FIRE'', and ''AUTO''.<ref group="note">In-game, the M392's fire selector switch switch is always set to ''FIRE''.</ref><ref name="Waypoint"/> The M392 also has a magazine release button which is located directly above the magazine well, behind the trigger. The weapon has two ejection ports, one on the left and right hand sides of the weapon, respectively, so that a left- or right-handed shooter can fire the weapon. | ||