American Sniper

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American Sniper Theatrical Poster Country USA Directed by Clint Eastwood Release Date 2014 Studio Warner Brothers Pictures Village Roadshow Pictures Distributor Warner Brothers Pictures Main Cast Character Actor Chris Kyle Bradley Cooper Taya Ranae Kyle Sienna Miller Colonel Jones Chance Kelly 'D' / Dandridge Cory Hardrict 'Squirrel' / Case Eric Ladin Marc Lee Luke Grimes Ranger One Owain Yeoman Mustafa Sammy Sheik Dauber Kevin Lacz Biggles Jack McDorman

American Sniper is a 2014 biographical war film directed by Clint Eastwood. Based on Chris Kyle's autobiography American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History, the film stars Bradley Cooper as Kyle and Sienna Miller as his wife Taya Ranae Kyle.

The following weapons were used in the film American Sniper:

Sniper Rifles

McMillan TAC-338A

Chief Petty Officer Chris Kyle (Bradley Cooper) uses a McMillan TAC-338A rifle as one of his main weapons. The weapon is fitted with a Leupold Mark 4. The rifle is also similar in appearance to the TAC-338 rifle that Kyle used in real life.

McMillan TAC-338A sniper rifle with Harris bipod, Leupold Mark 4 scope, and AN/PVS-22 Universal Night Sight - .338 Lapua Magnum

Kyle taking aim with the rifle.

"Aim small, miss small". Kyle sets up his shot.

Kyle disengages the safety.

Closeup of the trigger.

Closeup of the barrel.

SOCOM MK 13

During his first tour in Iraq, Kyle uses an MK13, based off the Remington Model 700, chambered in 300 Winchester Magnum. The weapon is fitted with a Nightforce NXS scope, harris bipod, MIRS night vision rail, Knight's Armament M110 supressor and is sitting in a McMillan A2 stock.

Remington Mk. 13 Mod 5 with bolt open, Harris bipod and KAC M110 suppressor - .300 Winchester Magnum

Chris Kyle (Bradley Cooper) takes aim with what appears to be an MK13 rifle, based off the Remington Model 700, chambered in 300 Winchester Magnum.

Closeup of the KAC suppressor.

M40A1 sniper rifle

The M40A1 sniper rifle is being fired by Kyle during sniper training. This rifle also appears to be used by a US Army Ranger sniper.

Remington M40A1 sniper rifle - 7.62x51mm NATO

Kyle with the M40 rifle.

Kyle and a fellow SEAL training with the M40 rifle.

Kyle trains with the rifle.

The rifle also appears to be used by a US Army Ranger sniper.

Knight's Armament SR-25

Both Kyle and another SEAL sniper (Kevin Lacz) are seen armed with tan-painted Knight's Armament SR-25 sniper rifles.

Knight's Armament SR-25 with Harris bipod - 7.62x51mm NATO

Kyle with his SR-25 at the ready as he prepares to clear a house. Notice the suppressor strapped to the front of his vest via zip-ties.

Kyle is armed with the SR25 while clearing a house.

Kyle holds his SR25 during an interrogation.

Mk 12 Mod 1 Special Purpose Rifle

Kyle uses a Mk 12 Mod 1 Special Purpose Rifle with a tan paint scheme, Harris bipod, Crane stock, Leupold Mark 4 scope, and suppressor while training to be a sniper. Other SEALs are also seen using the rifles in Iraq.

Mark 12 Mod 1 SPR with suppressor, 30-round magazine, Harris bipod, and Leupold Mark 4 scope - 5.56x45mm.

Screen used stunt SEAL Team 3 Mk 12 Mod 1 SPR from American Sniper. Image from Prop Store of London.

Screen used stunt SEAL Team 3 Mk 12 Mod 1. Image from Prop Store of London.

A behind the scenes image of Bradley Cooper as Kyle with the rifle.

Kyle on the Mk 12 Mod 1 rifle.

Kyle with two other SEAL training with the Mk 12 Mod 1 rifle.

Kyle with the Mk 12 Mod 1 rifle with the suppressor.

The reticle of the scope on Kyle's Mk 12 Mod 1.

M40A3

A Marine Scout Sniper that accompanies Kyle on a mission in Iraq is seen firing a M40A3 Sniper Rifle while engaging insurgents in Sadr City.

M40A3 sniper rifle with Harris bipod - 7.62x51mm NATO

A Scout Sniper with his M40A3 slung behind Kyle

FPK/PSL Sniper Rifle

Mustapha (Sammy Sheik) uses a bipod-equipped FPK / PSL Sniper Rifle.

Romanian FPK/PSL sniper rifle - 7.62x54mm

Mustapha aims the FPK/PSL sniper rifle.

SVD Dragunov

Mustapha also uses a SVD Dragunov in one scene.

SVD Dragunov sniper rifle - 7.62x54mm R

Tabuk Sniper Rifle

An Iraqi Tabuk Sniper Rifle is seen in a cache of weapons. The Tabuk rifles seen in the film are American-made copies built by the Two Rivers Arms Company for Independent Studio Services, the film's armorer.

Iraqi Tabuk sniper rifle with cleaning rod removed and Zrak scope - 7.62x39mm

The rifle is seen in the weapons cache.

Remington Model 700

A young Chris Kyle (Cole Konis) and his father (Ben Reed) are seen hunting using a Remington Model 700

Remington Model 700 - .308 Winchester

A young Chris Kyle (Cole Konis) takes aim with the Remington 700.

Kyle and his father (Ben Reed) with the Remington 700 rifle.

Assault Rifles

M16A4

U.S. Marines in Iraq can been seen using M16A4 rifles as their standard weapons. Another Marine carries an M16A4 fitted with an EOTech sight, AN/PEQ-2 IR designator, stock-mounted magazine pouch, and an M203 grenade launcher. On Kyle's final mission a Marine Scout Sniper that accompanies him is also armed with an M16A4 but with an ACOG sight, AN/PEQ-15 IR designator, and an M203 grenade launcher.

M16A4 with carry handle attached and standard A2 handguards - 5.56x45mm

Marines on patrol armed with the M16A4.

Another Marine carries an M16A4 fitted with an EOTech sight and M203 grenade launcher.

On the right, a Marine accompanying Kyle carries the rifle.

MK 18 Mod 0 CQB

Kyle and many of the SEALs use tan-painted Mk 18 Mod 0 CQB carbines with various accessories ranging from suppressors, AN/PEQ-2 & AN/PEQ-15 IR designators, Crane stocks, LMT rear sights, Aimpoint CompM2 red dot sights, and EOTech holographic sights.

Mk. 18 Mod 0 with LMT rear sight, RIS foregrip, and Crane stock - 5.56x45mm

Screen used stunt MK 18 Mod 0 CQB (Kyle's) from American Sniper. Image from Prop Store of London.

Screen used stunt MK 18 Mod 0 (Kyle's). Image from Prop Store of London.

Production still of Bradley Cooper with a Mk 18 Mod 0 CQB carbine.

Kyle and other SEALs armed with the carbine.

Kyle comes under fire while carrying the carbine.

M4A1 Carbine

U.S. Army soldiers, private military contractors and some of the SEALs use M4A1 carbines with various attachments, including the M203 grenade launcher.

Colt M4A1 Carbine with M68 Aimpoint reflex optic, Knight's Armament RAS railed handguard and vertical forward grip - 5.56x45mm

AKMS

Many Iraqi insurgents use AKMS rifles. Several can also be seen in a hidden weapons cache as mentioned below.

AKMS - 7.62x39mm

AKM

Iraqi insurgents also use AKM rifles.

AKM - 7.62x39mm

Battle Rifles

M1A

A US Navy honor guard detail performs a rifle volley with M1A rifles during a funeral.

Springfield Armory M1A with synthetic stock - 7.62x51mm NATO

A Navy honor guard fires their M1A rifles during a military funeral

Mk 14 Mod 0

Mark Lee (Luke Grimes) carries what appears to be a suppressed Mk. 14 Mod 0 while on patrol.

Mk 14 Mod 0 EBR with a Harris bipod and RIS foregrip - 7.62x51mm NATO

Machine Guns

Mark 48 Mod 0

A Mark 48 Mod 0 fitted with an ACOG scope, AN/PEQ-15 IR designator and cloth ammo bag is carried by the Navy SEAL nicknamed "Biggles" (Jake McDorman).

Mk 48 Mod 0 light machine gun - 7.62x51mm NATO

Screen used stunt Mark 48 Mod 0 from American Sniper. Image from Prop Store of London.

Screen used stunt Mark 48 Mod 0. Image from Prop Store of London. Note the AN/PEQ-15 seemingly knocked loose, possibly from the weapon being dropped

"Biggles" (Jake McDorman) carrying a Mark 48 Mod 0.

M249 SAW

A Marine Corps automatic rifleman can be seen carrying an M249 SAW when a fireteam is conducting a building-clearing operation.

M249 SAW 5.56x45mm

The second Marine from the right can be seen armed with an M249 SAW as his fireteam makes entry on a building

M240

M240 GPMGs are mounted on the SEAL Humvees and MRAPs.

M240B with newer style lower handguard (designed to attach RIS rails via hex nut) - 7.62x51mm NATO.

In the background, an M240 mounted in the humvee.

Browning M2HB

Browning M2HB heavy machine guns are mounted on M113 armored personnel carriers and M1A1 Abrams tanks in the film.

Browning M2HB - .50 BMG

Browning M2HB heavy machine gun mounted on an M1A1 Abrams tank as Kyle and his spotter look on.

M60D

When Kyle begins his second tour in Iraq, an M60D is seen mounted as a doorgun on the side of a UH-1N Marine Huey helicopter.

M60D.

An M60D is seen mounted as a doorgun on the side of a UH-1N Marine Huey helicopter.

M197 Vulcan

When two USMC AH-1W Super Cobra helicopters are seen flying escort for a UH-1N Huey during Kyle's second tour, the ubiquitous M197 Vulcan is visible in the nose. During a firefight, a USMC AH-1W Super Cobra can be seen firing into an insurgent position.

M197 Vulcan 20mm

A USMC AH-1W Super Cobra flies escort for the Huey.

A USMC AH-1W Super Cobra can be seen firing into an insurgent position, the chopper's ubiquitous M197 Vulcan visible in the nose.

Handguns

Springfield TRP Operator

Chris Kyle (Bradley Cooper) briefly carries a Springfield TRP during his first tour, visible in a thigh rig and a leather belt holster. He later switches to a SIG pistol (from his second tour on), which should be a .45 ACP SIG-Sauer P220 (according to Mr. Kyle autobiography and Independent Studio Services, which provided the arsenal for the movie –Recoil Magazine Issue 18, USA), but might be a P226 on some shots.

Springfield Armory TRP Operator - .45 ACP

SIG-Sauer P226

Captain Martens (Sam Jaeger) is seen with a SIG-Sauer P226 pistol tucked into his plate carrier.

SIG-Sauer P226 - 9x19mm

A SIG-Sauer P226 pistol is seen in the vest of Navy SEAL Captain Martens (Sam Jaeger) as he stands next to Colonel Jones (Chance Kelly).

Other

RKG-3 Anti-Tank Grenade

An Iraqi woman is seen handing a RKG-3 anti-tank grenade to a child.

RKG-3 anti-tank grenade

Kyle observes an Iraqi woman is seen handing a RKG-3 anti-tank grenade to a child.

M203 Grenade Launcher

Marines in Iraq can be seen with an M203 grenade launcher mounted on his M16A4 rifle.

M203 grenade launcher 40mm mounted on M16A4 5.56x45mm with ACOG scope

A Marine carrying an M16A4 with an underbarrel M203 grenade launcher

RPG-7

A young boy is seen picking up a RPG-7. RPG-7s are also used by numerous insurgents.

RPG-7 40mm

The young boy holds the RPG.

Weapons Cache

A cache of weapons including rifles and grenades are found hidden in a floor. The weapons include several AKMS rifles, at least one Tabuk sniper rifle, several F-1 hand grenades, an RGD-5 hand grenade, a PROM-1 anti-personnel mine, two RPG-7 launchers, and several RKG-3 anti-tank grenades.

Several explosives and rifles are found in the weapons cache.