LONG RANGE SNIPER WEAPON (LRSW): Difference between revisions
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Ammunition: Amax .50 cal match ball ammunition | * Ammunition: Amax .50 cal match ball ammunition | ||
Calibre: .50 cal | * Calibre: .50 cal | ||
Magazine Capacity: 5 rounds | * Magazine Capacity: 5 rounds | ||
Specifications: | Specifications: | ||
Weight: 11.8 kg | * Weight: 11.8 kg | ||
Length: 144.8 cm | * Length: 144.8 cm | ||
Barrel Weight: 4.3 kg | * Barrel Weight: 4.3 kg | ||
Barrel Length: 73.6 cm | * Barrel Length: 73.6 cm | ||
Scope Magnification: 16 power | * Scope Magnification: 16 power | ||
Stock: Two-piece fibreglass with detachable butt stock and bipod stud | * Stock: Two-piece fibreglass with detachable butt stock and bipod stud | ||
Operation: Bolt action, magazine fed | * Operation: Bolt action, magazine fed | ||
Entered Service: 2000 | * Entered Service: 2000 | ||
Latest revision as of 11:29, 12 May 2010
The Long-Range Sniper Weapon provides snipers with a rifle that can deliver highly accurate fire against hard targets at ranges of up to 1800 meters. It is rugged and performs well under extreme climactic conditions. The rifle is a heavy-barrel, bolt action detachable box magazine-fed weapon with a five-shot capacity. The weapon was introduced in the fall of 2000.
Armament:
- Ammunition: Amax .50 cal match ball ammunition
- Calibre: .50 cal
- Magazine Capacity: 5 rounds
Specifications:
- Weight: 11.8 kg
- Length: 144.8 cm
- Barrel Weight: 4.3 kg
- Barrel Length: 73.6 cm
- Scope Magnification: 16 power
- Stock: Two-piece fibreglass with detachable butt stock and bipod stud
- Operation: Bolt action, magazine fed
- Entered Service: 2000
