It was originally designed by Barrett Firearms Manufacturing in to destroy sensitive enemy equipment such as radar equipment, trucks and parked aircraft, as well as for the remote destruction of explosives. The cmcm long rifle can fire either the. At Two variants of the M82 exist: the original MA and the bullpup M82A2, however the latter is no longer produced and is set to be replaced by the Barrett XM, a new gas-operated, rotating bolt sniper rifle currently in development.
Since , it has been used in many conflicts in the Middle East and Asia and is currently the standard sniper rifle for the Austrian Army. Must read Future military rifles: alternative small arms technologies. The SSG 69 has impressive accuracy and is considered most effective at a range of m. At a weight of 3. The five-round rotary magazine design is also unusual for sniper rifles.
Next: The Arctic Warfare Magnum! The AWM exists in both. Instead it uses an aluminum receiver block, located underneath the barrel and bolt assembly. The Blaser company made its name for its quality and tight machining tolerances.
The Blaser R93 Tactical has a mm There is also a version with a mm 30" barrel. Barrel of the Blaser R93 Tactical can be replaced within 60 seconds.
This weapon is fed from detachable 5-round capacity magazines. When inserted, the magazine sits flush with the underside of the body. Also there are optional round capacity magazines. This weapon has got a lightweight stock with fully-adjustable cheek piece.
This weapon has got a vertical pistol grip. There is provision to mount a monopod. This sniper rifle is extremely accurate. It can deliver small groups with sub 0. This weapon has got an effective range of around meters. Even though it looks like a hunting rifle, it is a combat oriented weapon.
This sniper rifle was specially designed for law enforcement forces and military use. Production of this sniper rifle was carried out in Germany. It is also used by a number of military users and special forces units from all over the world.
The SSG sniper rifle is no longer produced. This sniper rifle comes with mm 18" or mm Look of the SSG changed throughout its production run due to a new stock. The shape of the stock is similar, though updated model has some minor differences. This sniper rifle was designed to withstand hard use. This weapon made its name for its high quality, durability an excellent accuracy. The SSG was designed as a modular weapon. Its barrel can be easily swapped out in a matter of minutes.
With SIG conversion kit this sniper rifle can be converted within minutes to. This sniper rifle has got a safety on the rear side of the action. When the safety is on it locks everything up and prevents firing, as well as cycling the bolt. This sniper rifle is fed from detachable 5-round capacity magazine. The magazine has openings that allow to see how many rounds are loaded. Stock of the SSG is made of polymer and unlike wooden stocks does not alert shape with changing weather conditions.
The stock has a rubber buttpad and spacer system, that allows for adjusting the length of pull by adding or removing spacers. There is also an adjustable cheekpiece. Older model of the SSG had a stock with ventilation holes, though these were deleted on updated model. Pistol grip of the SSG is nicely contoured and fits the hand nicely.
This weapon comes with a scope rail. This sniper rifle has an effective range of meters. This weapon is accurate with different types of ammunition. Its accuracy is well under 1 MOA. With suitable ammunition it has an average group size of under 0. The old model of the SSG had auxiliary iron sights for emergency use. However updated model lacks these sights.
Even though it is no longer produced, the SSG remains a very competitive design. It might lack some bells and whistles of the latest sniper rifles, however in terms of performance it meets modern standards. This sniper rifle has a mounting for bipod and is normally used with one. There are mountings on each side of the forearm to attach accessory rails. Interestingly, this sniper rifle has got a flash hider on the end of the barrel. It hides flashand does not give away a sniper's position.
However it is not a muzzle brake and does nor reduce the felt recoil. The flash hider can be removed and replaced with a sound suppressor. The Arctic Warfare 50, or AW50, is a. It is manufactured by Accuracy International. This weapon is intended for highly trained special forces and elite law enforcement units. The rifle is based on its predecessor, the Arctic Warfare sniper rifle.
To design the AW50 Accuracy International combined the target shooting performance at competitions with toughness and ruggedness required for the military service. Without scope the AW50 weighs It has a hydraulic buffer system in its buttstock, so the recoil is reduced. In turn this feature increases accuracy and ease of operation. This rifle has an effective range of 1 m. Wide range of targets such as vehicles, boats and fortifications can be penetrated using the AW The standard The rifle can be used to disable vehicles and stationary aircraft by shooting at specific places such as their engines.
Rifle is also suitable for counter sniper operations at standoff range and clearing IEDs and mines from distance. The Arctic Warfare 50 rifle has a free floating steel barrel. It is fed from detachable box-type magazines, holding 5 rounds.
The frame is made of aluminum. T his r ifle comes with adjustable bipod and monopod. These are used to increase stability of the weapon. Its designation denotes "tactical" and. The TAC was designed back in the s. This weapon is based on the previous designs of the same company. However this sniper weapon was first adopted only in by Canadian Armed Forces. This rifle is used by elite military and law enforcement units in various countries.
This rifle can destroy sensitive enemy equipment, like parked aircraft, radar units, trucks and various other important assets at long range.
It can be also used for remote destruction of explosive ordnance. The TAC can be also used as a long-range sniper rifle. The rifle can be also used to hit enemy soldiers, that are hiding behind cover and walls, as its powerful ammunition can penetrate through bricks and concrete. He broke the year old record for the longest sniper kill in combat, set by Carlos Hathcock in , during the Vietnam War.
Perry's record was surpassed a few days later. In another record of 2 meters was set by a British sniper Craig Harrison in Afghanistan, using LA3 sniper rifle. Currently the longest recorded sniper kill in history was made with the McMillan TAC rifle from 3 meters in Iraq. The shot was made by an unnamed Canadian sniper. The kill was verified by a video camera and other data. This weapon comes with heavy match-grade barrel and is fitted with an effective muzzle brake, which reduces recoil.
The rifle is fed from detachable box magazines, holding 5 rounds. Stock of this weapon is made from fiberglass. The stock is adjustable for length. For storage the stock is removed. The TAC comes with a bipod and is designed to be used from a bipod only. The TAC has a scope rail and can mount various telescopic or night sights. Though this weapon has no back-up iron sights for emergency use.
Canadian armed forces use this weapon with x magnification sights. This weapon is capable of outstanding accuracy and provides 0. That's approximately 15 mm at meters. This sniper rifle has an effective range of 1 meters. The CheyTac M Intervention , chambered for specifically designed. Today it is the longest range sniper rifle in the world. It holds the world record for the best group 3 bullets at impressive 2 meter range.
This weapon is effective out to a range of 1 meters. The Intervention is actually one of the best sniper weapons ever created. However for some reason is overlooked by the military.
If this weapon is so good, why it is not being produced in large numbers?. Despite its impressive performance this weapon is not that popular.
A sniper rifle such as the M or PSG-1 in the hands of a highly trained sniper can be a deadly weapon from more than a mile away. Army Ranger Sniper used an M "It was a military M with match-grade upgrades -- hollowing out the wood, fiberglass-seated receiver, different trigger mechanisms and optics. Match grade means the rifle has been fine-tuned by a professional gunsmith to ensure the highest possible accuracy and reliability. Match-grade rifles are also used for competitive shooting.
A match-grade rifle coupled with handmade, match-grade ammunition ensures the consistency that is so important for a marksman. In addition, sniper rifles sport a free-floating barrel to ensure that the barrel touches the least amount of the weapon possible.
This reduces vibration from the recoil. Also, sniper rifles are usually designed or modified to incorporate fiberglass or composite stocks to avoid the effect of humidity on the receiver. Any swelling of the wood can affect the accuracy of the shot. Sniper rifles are generally bolt-action rifles. That means the sniper must load and chamber each round he fires.
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