Cadet GP Rifle (GP - General Purpose) is the advanced rifle used by the Army, Navy and Air Cadet shooting. This weapon was introduced alongside the SA80 from 1989 onwards for cadet use, as at the time cadets were only allowed to fire semi-automatic weapons.

The L98A1 Rifle is a full-calibre (.223" or 5.56mm), non self-loading modified version of the "Individual Weapon" L85A1 and A2 - SA80 Service rifles for Cadet and training use. The action can only be cycled manually by use of the cocking lever.

In this video, Capt. Nick will go through the start of Rifle Lesson 1, introducing the characteristics of the L98A2 Cadet GP Rifle, and naming the parts.

As part of my training course to become a qualified ACF instructor, a weapons package was delivered on the UK cadet forces standard weapon the L98A2 Cadet GP rifle. After being taught all the...

Parts of the L98A2 Cadet GP Rifle 1. Body 2. Trigger Mechanism Housing Rear Locking Pin 3. Recoil Rod Assembly 4. Recoil Spring 5. Rear Sling Loop 6. Magazine Release Catch 7. Pistol Grip 8. Trigger Guard 9. Trigger 10.Safety Catch 11.Trigger Mechanism Housing Front Locking Pin 12.Hammer 13.Bolt Release Catch 14.Lug 15.Cocking Handle 16.

THE L98A2 CADET GENERAL PURPOSE RIFLE It is the standard weapon of used by cadets and you must become skilled in its use to enable you to pass you Weapon Handling Test, Shooting Tests and whilst at the same time handle it safely amongst your fellow cadets.

2024年2月16日 · An Air Cadet of 234 Squadron Air Training Corps fires the later model L98A2 Cadet GP Rifle, distinguishable from the L85A2 only by its lack of change lever (selector switch) and the markings visible here, which reveal it to have been built as an L85A1 at Royal Ordnance Nottingham in 1990.

Ensure the weapon is horizontal, but upside down. Pull the rear TMH pin out fully, then push it back in till it clicks once, Ensure the plunger is not in the 12 or 6 o’clock position. Rotate plug to the “N” normal. Put the safety to fire (F) and operate the trigger, the weapon should fire. DO NOT RELEASE. THE TRIGGER.

UK cadet forces have now received the updated L98A2 rifles. The L98A1 was similar to the L85A1, but lacked the gas components. It was a manually operated, single-shot rifle, with a cocking handle extension piece mounted on the right …

2012年12月21日 · CHARACTERISTICS Magazine fed weapon which is capable of firing single rounds producing: • Quick and accurate fire at short range opportunity targets. • A high rate of accurate, rapid fire at ranges up to 300m and accurate deliberate fire at longer ranges.