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Designed as a sniper system to replace the SSG 98k sniper rifle (modified and accurized surplus Karabiner 98k rifles) and adopted in 1969 (hence the designation), it was ahead of its time with the use of synthetics like the stock, trigger guard, and magazines and cold hammer-forged barrels for durability.
The SIG Sauer SSG 3000 (Scharfschützengewehr 3000, literally Sharpshooter Rifle 3000) [3] is a bolt-action, magazine fed rifle chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO.It was derived in Germany from the Sauer 200/Sauer 202 rifle family, that featured a modular construction allowing for easy replacement of components and changing between barrels with different chamberings.
Israel: In 2013, the MRAD was adopted by the Yamam, Israel's elite counter-terrorism and SWAT unit, as their long range sniper rifle, to replace old PGM 338 rifles. [24] In 2018, the MRAD was adopted by the Israel Defense Forces. [25] [26] New Zealand: Introduced in 2018 as a replacement for the 7.62mm Arctic Warfare sniper rifles [27] [28]
The anatomy of a gunstock on a Ruger 10/22 semi-automatic rifle with Fajen thumbhole silhouette stock. 1) butt, 2) forend, 3) comb, 4) heel, 5) toe, 6) grip, 7) thumbhole A gunstock or often simply stock, the back portion of which is also known as a shoulder stock, a buttstock, or simply a butt, is a part of a long gun that provides structural support, to which the barrel, action, and firing ...
A Dutch ISAF sniper team with an Accuracy International AWM .338 Lapua Magnum rifle. A British sniper (centre) carrying his L115A3 Long Range Rifle with attached suppressor, on a joint training mission with French snipers. The AWM in the .338 Lapua Magnum (8.6×70mm) calibre was designed as a dedicated long range sniper rifle.
Accuracy International has discontinued the AE sniper rifles. In 2014, Accuracy International introduced the AT308 or the AT (Accuracy Tactical) sniper rifle, which is a more modern variant of the AE (Accuracy Enforcement) sniper rifle, and will be offered to law enforcement and civilian clients worldwide. [26]
The Blaser R93 Tactical is a German bolt action sniper rifle, based on the Blaser R93 design. It has as variants the Blaser LRS 2 and Tactical 2. It has as variants the Blaser LRS 2 and Tactical 2. It is used by German and Dutch police forces as well as the Australian military and special police units.
Further factory options for the SG 553 rifle series are an integrated receiver Picatinny rail and an adjustable butt stock. [10] The SG 553 R is a variant chambered for the 7.62×39mm cartridge fed from AK family box magazines. [ 11 ]