You can master it only after a long period of training, and only someone who has devoted his entire life to selecting the lives of other people can become a real professional. Precision, lethal weapons remain the subject of experimentation by gunsmiths around the world: sniper rifles are the first to test many innovative solutions, such as new barrel alloys and many others.
Here are the 7 deadliest sniper rifles in the world, each of which can rightfully be considered a work of art.
SR-25
Manufacturer: USA
Weight: 4.88 kg
Length: 1118 mm
Barrel: 610 mm.
Cartridge: 7.62×51
Sighting range: 800 meters
This rifle, created back in 1990, was successfully used in several major conflicts. Afghanistan, Iraq, the Timor crisis - the SR-25 showed its best side everywhere. The author of the rifle, American gunsmith Eugene Stoner, transferred the manufacturing rights to Knight’s Armament Company, which continues to produce the model to this day.
AS50
Manufacturer: UK
Weight: 13.94 kg
Length: 1369 mm
Barrel: 692 mm.
Cartridge: 12.7×99
The S50 model came from the famous gunsmiths of Accuracy International, a British manufacturer well known in armies around the world. The development of the rifle was carried out by order of the British Military Department: it was necessary to create modern weapons for special units. One of the distinguishing features of the S50 is its rate of fire: a professional shooter can fire as many as five bullets in just one and a half seconds.
PSG1
Manufacturer: Germany
Weight: 8.10 kg
Length: 1202 mm
Barrel: 650 mm.
Cartridge: 7.62×51
Sighting range: 900 meters
In 1972, after the infamous events of the so-called Munich Massacre, Heckler & Koch received an order to develop modern sniper weapons for police units. The PSG1 model fully met the stated requirements: a large-capacity magazine and a relatively high sighting range made the rifle a favorite weapon of police snipers.
L115A3AWM
Manufacturer: UK
Weight: 6.82 kg
Length: 1300 mm
Barrel: 750 mm.
Cartridge: 8.59x70
Sighting range: 1,500 meters
And one more “beauty” from the bins of the British intelligence services. The L115A3 AWM was released almost twenty years ago, but the military is in no hurry to write it off. Chambered for a large-caliber cartridge, the rifle performed well in the deserts of Iraq and the slopes of the Afghan mountains. The main advantage is the effective targeting range, exceeding one and a half kilometers.
OSV-96 "Burglar"
Manufacturer: Russia
Weight: 12.9 kg
Length: 1746 mm
Barrel: 1000 mm.
Cartridge: 12.7x108
Sighting range: 1,800 meters
The rifle was developed by KBP specialists on a special order from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The “Burglar” proved itself in the First and Second Chechen Wars, and then the special forces of the FSB, FSO and the Ministry of Internal Affairs began to be equipped with the rifle. The only drawback of this wonderful piece of weaponry is the loud sound of the shot, which creates certain difficulties for the operator.
CheyTac Intervention M200
Manufacturer: USA
Weight: 12.31 kg
Length: 1400 mm
Barrel: 762 mm.
Cartridge: 10.3x77
Sighting range: 2,300 meters
A source of pride for American gunsmiths. Many consider the M200 to be the best sniper system in the world - which makes some sense. Low recoil, huge sighting range and high rate of fire made this rifle a favorite weapon of the American military.
Barrett M82A1
Manufacturer: USA
Weight: 12.91 kg
Length: 1448 mm
Barrel: 737 mm.
Cartridge: 12.7x99
Sighting range: 2,600 meters
Ronnie Barrett managed to develop the best sniper rifle in the world: it was put into service back in 1989, and is still in active use today. The powerful cartridge easily penetrates concrete walls at a distance of two and a half kilometers, making the Barrett 50 Cal an excellent choice for field operations. An experienced shooter equipped with this rifle can disable not only enemy infantry, but also light armored vehicles.
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The sniper rifle is called the “queen of small arms.” Appearing in the middle of the 19th century, this weapon instantly found its fans and, of course, became a reliable cover for advanced detachments. Today, taking into account all the latest developments, this weapon remains the most highly accurate. Sniper rifles are used in the army, the police, hunting, and, of course, in sports. Rifles are classified according to their scope of application. But still, the most important requirement was and remains accuracy over long distances. We have ranked the 10 best sniper rifles!
1 Orsis T-5000 (Russia)
This latest development of Russian gunsmiths is identified by most experts as the favorite of modern high-precision weapons. It was developed in 2011, and in such a short period it managed to pass the most stringent tests, proving the uniqueness of the design, reliability, power, ease of use and, most importantly, accuracy. Orsis is produced in two calibers - 7.62 and 8.6 mm and weighs only 6.5 kg, significantly lower than Western weapons of this class. The initial speed of the bullet is 925 m/sec. The rifle passed all tests with honor at the Promtekhnologii Research Institute, where it was frozen to -70, contaminated, moistened, parts were degreased, and then fired. What can I say? "Orsis" not only did not lose the ability to shoot, but also did not lose accuracy (it remained at 0.2 MOA). In 2012, at the international army sniper competition, the team from Russia took gold, largely thanks to this rifle. Today, most experts place Orsis in first place among sniper weapons.
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This sniper rifle, developed in 1982, has been tested directly on the battlefield. Developed by former policeman Ronnie Barrett, since 1989 this weapon has been used by the troops: first in the Swedish army (which is noteworthy), and then specialists from the United States itself became interested. Today, snipers in 36 countries around the world are armed with this rifle in various modifications, which gives it the reputation of being an excellent weapon. Barrett's most popular caliber is the large one - 12.7 mm. At the same time, the weight of the rifle is already 14 kg, and the accuracy is 1.5-2 MOA (for this caliber this is a very good indicator). But here, as they say, there is no trick against scrap... For example, in 2004 in Iraq, an American sniper with one bullet killed three terrorists who were behind a stone wall, and even at a distance of 1600 meters. There are many more similar records ahead for this sniper rifle, because... The USA has many “hot spots” on the map.
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Lobaev's sniper rifle is a unique weapon for Russia. It is produced by a private enterprise and under the personal supervision of the designer himself (former shooter-athlete Vladislav Lobaev), and the rifles are created both for the army and for special forces. It is worth mentioning right away that several SVLs are in service with the security service of the President of Russia. SVL rifles in 408 Chey-tac caliber have an effective range of 2200 meters, and the manufacturer guarantees an accuracy of 0.2-0.3 MOA, with properly selected cartridges. SVL are produced in any caliber and design features depending on the customer’s wishes (a truly market approach!). But this is what makes these rifles unique and, if you like, one of a kind.
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Many experts call the “German” DSR-50 one of the most accurate. To be fair, it must be said that this is a kind of weapon, intended mainly for the police and counter-terrorism squads. Its accuracy is 0.2 MOA, but only if several conditions are met (weather, shooter qualifications, correctly selected cartridges, etc.). The military rated the rifle not as highly as the manufacturer expected, but still this sniper rifle successfully fulfills its purpose, being in service with some special forces of the German police.
Since 2010, after a deep modernization of the old M24s, these rifles entered service with the US Army. In these weapons, the Americans widely used aluminum alloys and high-quality polymers, making the rifle lighter and stronger. The Leupold Mark sight is also interesting, allowing you to change the brightness of the reticle. At international arms exhibitions, this “gadget” received very high praise from sniper experts. The rifle is chambered for the powerful Winchester Magnum 300 cartridge. Accuracy at a distance of 1200-1300 meters is 1 MOA or less (not bad, but they could have tried harder). This rifle is in 5th place for us.
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Presented at the exhibition in 2005, this rifle almost immediately entered service with special forces of the Russian FSB. Flameless and silent, with a 12.7 mm cartridge and a weight of only 5 kg - the “Exhaust” is truly an amazing weapon and the pride of the developers. The main disadvantage is the range: only 600 meters. But at this distance, its special STs-130 cartridge is capable of penetrating almost outward, and, let us remind you, absolutely silently. The accuracy is 1 MOA or less, but the STs-130VPS cartridge penetrates a 16 mm steel plate at a distance of 200 meters, and these are already serious indicators.
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The peculiarity of this rifle is its modular design. It allows you to change barrels and, accordingly, calibers in the field. With specially selected cartridges, the rifle provides very good shooting accuracy of 0.5-0.7 MOA. Its weight is 4.5 kg (without a scope and cartridges), the caliber is only 5.56 mm. In fact, this is a very good and accurate weapon, but for leisurely shooting, with the ability to study the properties of a particular barrel being installed. TPG -1 has more than flattering recommendations from various shooters around the world, we just have to take their word for it.
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This rifle, like the Remington on our list, is an advanced weapon. In this case, it is the outdated M200 model. Since 2012, THOR has entered service with the US Army and Police. In the basic version, at a distance of 1500 meters, the rifle gives an accuracy of 1 MOA. Its weight is 14.5 kg. In traveling condition. And the caliber is 408 Chey-tac. The magazine holds 7 rounds. Everything about it is not bad, and even good, but this weapon passed some tests for “survivability” with some difficulties. When water got into the barrel bore and onto the trigger mechanism, reloading malfunctions were observed. So this rifle is still awaiting improvements.
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The large-caliber Kord was developed in 2004 and entered service with the army and the Ministry of Internal Affairs. A 12.7 mm bullet at a distance of 1500 meters is capable of accurately hitting both enemy personnel and lightly armored targets. The accuracy of fire at this distance is 1.5 MOA. Everyone who has ever shot from this rifle notes its extraordinary power. But even despite the muzzle brake, the Kord’s recoil is so strong that it can knock out the shooter’s shoulder. This rifle, frankly speaking, is not for beginners. Still, both at international exhibitions and at competitions, “Kord” stands head and shoulders above its “classmates.”
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It is simply impossible not to mention this weapon in our top. Vintorez has been in service since 1987 and is still indispensable to this day. Silent, lightweight (only 1.8 kg), reliable in operation and with a 20-round magazine, it is designed for urban battles, where stealth is no less important than efficiency. On the basis of this rifle, the “VAL” and the “Exhaust” we mentioned were created. The 9*39 mm cartridge is capable of penetrating class 5 body armor at a distance of 200 m, the effective firing range with an accuracy of 1 MOA is 400 m. Today, “Vintorez” has already become a “classic” of sniper weapons. What should I add here? Honor and praise to the developers!
Many worthy examples of sniper weapons remained, so to speak, “behind the scenes” of our list (for example, the legendary SVD - the most “warring” rifle in the world). But there are a huge number of types of weapons for snipers, as well as countries that produce these weapons. So, having selected the main leading brands now, we will continue to introduce you to the best of the best in this field of weapons.
A sniper rifle is a priority small arms, which incorporates the latest technologies and innovative solutions to increase the destructive effect, range and accuracy of fire. The purpose of this weapon is to destroy a specific target that is located at a long distance.
A little history
The large caliber rifles are reminiscent of World War II anti-tank rifles. And they were used at a distance of about 2 km. The Barrett M82A1 is perhaps the very first sniper rifle, which was created specifically for destruction. But during the war, anti-tank rifles, created by analogy with Soviet models - PTRS and PTRD, were popular. Today they belong to the category of large-caliber rifles. The Barrett M82A1 may well lay claim to the title of the longest-range rifle in mass use. She had no equal for a long time.
best of the long range
This rifle is one of the semi-automatic and longest-range rifles. Developed back in 1982, it still remains the best in its class. The mass of this weapon is 14 kg, but in reality it is not as heavy as it seems. Shooting from this weapon is carried out only from a fortified position with the rifle legs placed on the bridgehead and the butt resting on the shoulder. This precision sniper rifle features minimized recoil due to its weight and muzzle brake. Due to the long barrel length, the bullet has room to accelerate, which ensures good speed and accuracy of fire.
The rifle is almost one and a half meters long, so transporting it is not so easy. And the target range of the weapon is considered to be almost 2 km, and this is an incredibly high figure for such guns. The magazine holds 10 rounds, and you can choose a modification for a specific type. This sniper rifle is good for its versatility: it can be transformed into a grenade launcher. With its help, it is possible to hit equipment and various technical devices, so it is considered large-caliber.
Dragunov rifle (SVD)
This weapon was adopted by the Soviet Army in 1963. It was a self-loading rifle, equipped with a gas-operated automatic, with a short stroke. It works by venting powder gases through a side hole in the barrel wall. The automatic operation of this rifle is based on the bolt frame, which is exposed to powder gases. The SVD sniper rifle has a hammer-type impact mechanism located in a separate housing: this helps reduce the load on it. With the help of a cylindrical slotted flash suppressor on the muzzle of the barrel, the load on the barrel is compensated and the shot is marked during night shooting. There are longitudinal slots in the forend, the purpose of which is to cool the gun. Experts answer that this weapon is ergonomic and well balanced, so it’s easy to make aimed shots. The accuracy of fire is good, the practical rate of fire in one minute is about 30 shots, so this is the most powerful sniper rifle in the world in terms of this indicator.
Remington XM 2010 ESR
In recent years, rifles that have been in service for quite a long time have been gradually modernized in the United States. The main task of the designers is to improve the operational characteristics of the weapon and increase its combat data. The Remington XM 2010 ESR rifle has also undergone improvements, which retained only the receiver from previous models. The improved version is the most popular sniper rifle, which has manual reloading and a rotating bolt with two lugs.
The rifle is equipped with a shot silencer and box magazines are designed to hold 5 rounds. The aluminum forend has numerous seats, so you can place additional devices on them - sights, folding bipods, flashlights, and so on. The production of weapons is made of aluminum alloys, high quality steel, and polymers, making them lightweight and at the same time strong and durable. The surface is treated with a special coating that protects it from corrosion and rapid wear.
The caliber of the Remington XM 2010 ESR sniper rifles is designed for .300 Winchester Magnum cartridges. The effective firing range is about 1300 m with good accuracy.
M40/M40A1/M40A3
During the Vietnam War, it became clear that the rifles in service with the American Marine Corps were not suitable for shooting conditions in the tropics. As a result, it was decided to re-release sniper rifles, which would become targeted and accurate. As a result, the M40 began to be produced based on the Remington XM 2010 ESR - essentially these are the same sniper rifles. The photos show that externally the changes between the models are too noticeable.
The M40 is a rifle that is equipped with two closed port plugs on the left. To create a solid stock, wood impregnated with special resistant compounds was used. The design was constantly modified in accordance with shooting requirements. Thus, the barrel and stock of the rifle received a new life, as a result of which the weapon magazine became plastic, and the barrel began to be made of stainless steel. As a result, weapons became heavier and more expensive.
CheyTac LRRS
This Austrian-made sniper weapon was created specifically to hit enemy personnel at long range. In addition, these powerful sniper rifles were also suitable against cars and tanks. This weapon was created with an emphasis on ensuring long-range shooting. This model is distinguished by a collapsible design, the barrel is suspended in the receiver, the rear part is securely hidden in the casing. The modern CheyTac LRRS system is complemented by an optical sight, a proprietary ballistic computer, to which wind, temperature and atmospheric pressure sensors are connected.
Ultima Ratio
French-made weapons have a “skeletal” structure: that is, a metal frame is used as a base, and a powerful receiver is attached to it. The barrel is floating, has a powerful muzzle brake, and is locked by turning the bolt to three lugs. The adjustable stock has a folding front bipod and an equally folding rear rest. High quality workmanship and excellent shooting accuracy are the main features that make these sniper rifles stand out. The photo shows that there are no design features in this weapon.
Mauser
The rifle of the German brand Mauser SP66 was created on the basis of sports weapons. Subsequently, the model was not produced and was modified to the Mauser 86 SR. In the original version, the bolt was equipped with two lugs, an integral magazine for three rounds, and a wooden stock made of laminated wood. The barrel was supplemented. In the standard version, the rifle was not equipped with sights and an optical sight.
A more advanced model, the Mauser 86 SR, was equipped with a manual reloading mechanism. The box magazine in it was already designed for 9 rounds, but there was no possibility of attaching open sights. So, despite the improvements, the model was not properly modified.
GOL-Sniper
These rifles are manufactured in Germany and are in service with police forces in Europe. Most models are produced to order, so customers will have the opportunity to choose a rifle to suit their requirements. The features of GOL-Sniper include high shooting accuracy and good accuracy. The three basic rifle configurations differ in the design features of the receiver and bolt. The box magazine holds 5 rounds.
Thor M408
The American-made rifle is an improved modification of the CheyTac M200 model. The Thor M408 weapon is used in the arsenal of many countries, not just the United States, as it is distinguished by high-precision shooting over long distances. In its standard version and configuration, the rifle has stable accuracy and is capable of hitting a target at a distance of up to 1800 m.
The distinctive features of the model include manual reloading, a massive receiver made of steel, and a 7-cartridge box. The retractable telescopic stock ensures good shooting in any conditions. The model is in demand in many countries and is in service to this day.
Rifle L129A1
This weapon was adopted by the British army after a careful selection from the proposals of different manufacturers. This model was distinguished by a chrome-plated barrel made of machine-gun steel, a special design of a slotted flash suppressor, new sights and painting of the butt, handle and fore-end pads. From a design point of view, the rifle is a self-loading weapon based on gas-operated automatics. It fires single-shot and is fed from a box magazine capable of holding 20 rounds.
Pneumatic models
Air sniper rifles are designed for users who are interested in hunting game. All existing models are divided into three groups: for training, for sports and directly for hunting. Depending on this, the technical characteristics of the models, their weight and caliber vary. Let's look at the most popular pneumatic manufacturers:
- FX. The rifles of this brand are some of the best on the market today. Shooting from a sniper rifle of this brand is a pleasure, since all design details are processed exclusively by hand.
- Norica. The Spanish brand offers spring-piston rifles and shells for them. They are made from high quality steel, natural wood and durable plastic, but have an affordable price.
Diana. If you are looking for the best air sniper rifles, then choose the products of this German brand. Its range is wide, so you have the opportunity to choose both a budget and an expensive model. For professionals, the Diana 350 Magnum, with its supersonic speed, is an excellent choice.
Crosman is an American brand offering a wide selection of rifles to suit every taste. Thanks to the constant improvement of products, weapons meet the requirements of hunters. The company also produces rifles for playing paintball.
Airsoft rifles
Playing airsoft requires proper preparation of weapons. Airsoft sniper rifles are more in demand compared to classic machine guns, since their aiming distance is much longer and their accuracy is higher. In addition, such weapons make it possible to think through a tactical operation, minimizing your risks and defeating the enemy. Manufacturers offer a large selection of replicas of real rifles. Despite their external similarity, they, of course, differ in technical characteristics, but it seems that this is the real thing.
The SVD rifle replica is one of the best for playing airsoft. Depending on modifications, these structures can be made from high quality plastic, metal or natural wood. The model comes with a magazine designed for 96 or 120 balls. True, this rifle is still designed for those who know how to handle weapons and have at least the most basic skills.
Airsoft sniper rifles are compact in size, so they allow you to perform maneuvers. The advantage of the model is the automatic release of bullets.
The A&K rifle replica is the most accurate in its class. Its metal parts are made of silumin, the outer barrel is made of aluminum. Experts note that this is the best rifle in terms of price and quality ratio. The rifle from Snow Wolf will attract attention with its high precision of execution and the use of only high-quality materials in production. When choosing an airsoft sniper rifle, base it on its range. This will allow you not only to hit your opponent, but also to remain unnoticed.
Introduction
As usual, this article was inspired by Anna Lapshina. Previously, she inspired me to write the articles THE MOST POWERFUL AIR RIFLE, THE MOST POWERFUL AIR PISTOL, THE MOST POWERFUL CO2 AIR GUN and HOW TO INCREASE THE POWER OF AN AIR PISTOL. These articles can be read on the corresponding websites, and can be accessed through the main and side menus. For those who don't know. Anna is a rather strange girl who, with the persistence of a maniac, writes rather ignorant articles about weapons. But the most important thing is that Anna is either the wife or a relative of YANDEX, because he ALWAYS puts her articles in first place in the search results.
You can’t imagine how Anna’s relationship with YANDEX excites my imagination.
A small lyrical digression. It’s unlikely, but YANDEX does not recognize Putin as the president of Russia. You can read about this on this site in the article ALIEN AGAINST PREDATOR YANDEX AGAINST PUTIN
It would be nice if Anya were alone. And then there is also Tanya Zaitseva. Its powerful sniper rifles are not accepted for service but APPEAR ON SALE. Well, accordingly, American Navy SEALs have been lining up behind them since the night. It also has such a technical parameter as the initial speed of the CARTRIDGE. This is probably the sum of the velocities of the bullet casing and the powder gases.
Her article also ranks higher in searches than mine. Maybe YANDEX is a normal guy and loves all women?
But let's not talk about sad things and try to find out the truth. To begin with, let's clearly distinguish between anti-tank rifles that, by misunderstanding, ended up in the twenty-first century and on which some eccentrics installed optical sights. Sniper rifles have one feature - HIGH SHOOTING ACCURACY. It is on this basis that we will distinguish anti-tank rifles from precision weapons. You can, of course, add this parameter - the shooter must independently carry his weapon at least five hundred meters and not overstrain himself.
And another small technical digression. All powerful sniper rifles (especially those in twenty millimeter caliber) have powerful recoil. Therefore, they all have recoil devices of varying degrees of complexity and a muzzle brake.
A well-made muzzle brake looks very nice, but at the same time increases the sound impact on the shooter’s ears. Especially if it is a jet type with partitions angled towards the shooter, as in the top photo. That is, if you shoot without headphones or earplugs, you can simply injure your eardrum and remain deaf.
The most powerful sniper rifles chambered for the fifty-caliber cartridge
The cartridge known as the .50 BMG (Browning Machine Gun, metric designation 12.7x99) is one of the oldest machine gun cartridges
Many European and even more American sniper rifles are designed for the sniper version of the 50-caliber machine gun cartridge. 50 BMG (Browning Machine Gun, metric designation 12.7x99).
You can read about European and American large-caliber rifles in the article LARGE-CALIBER SNIPER RIFLES.
All are designed for the sniper version of our 12.7x108 machine gun cartridge.
The numbers ninety-nine and one hundred eight in the designation of cartridges indicate the length of the cartridge case in millimeters. The Russian cartridge has a larger case length and volume, and therefore a larger powder charge. Therefore, the American cartridge allows the bullet to achieve a power of seventeen thousand joules, and the Russian cartridge allows it to reach eighteen thousand joules. These are average power values, the initial speed of the bullet and, accordingly, its power depend both on the length of the barrel and on the weight of the bullet itself.
In the photo, on the far right is our cartridge from a heavy machine gun, and next to it is an American one.
The most powerful sniper rifles for shells for anti-aircraft and aircraft guns
This is where a legal question arises - twenty millimeters is a cannon caliber. Therefore, it is not clear whether we can call a weapon of twenty millimeters a sniper rifle?
VULCAN aircraft gun and comparison of the sizes of sniper rifles chambered for a fifty-caliber cartridge and a twenty-millimeter caliber cartridge.
A powerful sniper rifle chambered for the VULKAN-M61 aircraft gun has been created in the United States of America. The caliber of the projectile is twenty millimeters. The length of the sleeve (and we remember that the power depends on the length and volume of the sleeve) is one hundred and two millimeters. A projectile weighing one hundred grams accelerates to a speed of 1030 meters per second. The power accordingly turns out to be fifty-three thousand joules.
Compared to a fifty-caliber cartridge, a twenty-millimeter caliber cartridge looks impressive. But if you compare it with its peers, it becomes clear that it (second from the right) does not have the largest sleeve volume.
The single-shot Anzio-Take-Down Rifle weighs seventeen kilograms and can theoretically be considered a rifle
But still, to carry it, it is disassembled and carried in two cases.
A variant of the rifle with a three-round magazine is called the Anzio Mag-Fed Rifle. The barrel length of both options is almost the same, therefore the power is the same - FIFTY-THREE thousand joules.
In my opinion, these two sniper rifles are the most powerful.
THE MOST POWERFUL AIR RIFLE - Korea, forty-five caliber.
Large-caliber sniper rifle NTW-20
This mini gun has been produced in the Republic of South Africa for quite a long time. But the question of whether it is a large-caliber sniper rifle remains open for me. The fact is that, firstly, there is no data on the high accuracy of this weapon, and secondly, the main ammunition is a fragmentation projectile, which looks somewhat strange for a sniper rifle. I would classify this system as a SMALL-CALIBER GRENADE LAUNCHER.
Initially, the NTW-20 was designed for a twenty-millimeter cartridge from a German aircraft gun from the Second World War. And the cartridge itself was at one time designed on a cartridge case from a German heavy machine gun MG-151 with a length of only eighty-two millimeters.
In the photo the cartridge for NTW-20 is on the far right. Such a poor relative compared to the neighboring heroes.
The weight of shells in different designs varies slightly, but on average it can be considered equal to one hundred grams. The initial speed of the projectile is seven hundred and fifty meters per second, which corresponds to a power of twenty-eight thousand joules. It turns out that the NTW-20 sniper rifle has a power almost two times lower than the American model.
True, there is a variant of the rifle chambered for the Soviet cartridge from the Vladimirov heavy machine gun - 14.5x114 millimeters. With a longer barrel than the twenty-millimeter version, our cartridge accelerates a bullet weighing 64 grams a little faster than a thousand meters per second. The power accordingly is thirty-two thousand joules. But again, this is a machine gun cartridge and not a sniper cartridge.
They say that when replacing the barrel, you can use cartridges twenty by one hundred two and also twenty by one hundred ten millimeters HS.404 and twenty by one hundred thirty nine millimeters HS.820.
The HS.404 cartridge (from the Hispano-Suiza aircraft gun) accelerates an armor-piercing projectile weighing 142 grams to a speed of eight hundred and forty meters per second, which corresponds to a power of fifty thousand joules. The cartridge from the VULCAN cannon (20x102mm), as we have already found out, produces fifty-three thousand joules. But I have not seen a single report on the use of these cartridges in this weapon, and there is no such data in the technical characteristics of the rifle.
MAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF THE NTW SNIPER RIFLE
NTW-20 26 kilograms
NTW-14.5 29 kilograms
NTW-20 1795 millimeters
NTW-14.5 2015 millimeters
3. Barrel length
NTW-20 1000 millimeters
NTW-14.5 1220 millimeters
4. Cartridge
NTW-20 20x82 mm
NTW-15.5 14,514.5x114 mm
5. Initial bullet speed
NTW-20 840 - 850 meters per second
NTW-14.5 1080 meters per second
6. Operating principles - manual reloading, sliding bolt
7. Magazine - box-shaped for 3 rounds
THE MOST POWERFUL Swedish AIR RIFLE - our favorite caliber is 7.62 mm.
Powerful Misunderstanding - RT-20
The designers, in my opinion, did a huge stupid thing. They took a powerful 20 x 110 mm Hispano Suiza projectile and used almost half of the power to combat the recoil. The rifle was equipped with a rocket engine, which took part of the powder gases and created thrust in the direction opposite to recoil. In addition to the fact that after the shot the shooter’s position was illuminated, the shooter himself also received free ass hair removal.
Experimental high power sniper rifles
The most famous example of a very powerful sniper rifle is the American 14.9 mm SOP. There are only rumors about it, apparently spread by the manufacturers of this weapon themselves. On the one hand, they talk about the unprecedented power of the new rifle, equal to SIXTY THOUSAND joules. On the other hand, they say that the cartridge for it was created on the basis of a SHORTENED cartridge case from the VULKAN cannon. How with a shortened cartridge case and a smaller caliber you can get more power than the original cartridge is a mystery to me.
Here is the rifle and the joyful maniac who made it.
The top photo shows a cartridge from a new rifle. In the middle photo you can compare the casings of 50-caliber cartridges and those from the VULKAN 20x102 mm cannon. In the bottom photo you can compare the size of the fifty-caliber cartridge case and what remains of the original cartridge case of the Vulcan gun. At first glance, eighty percent of the original volume remains. And how did they get sixty thousand joules with this, if the original version was only fifty-three thousand joules?
Of course, the rifle has a heavy bullet with a wonderful aerodynamic shape, allowing it to maintain high flight speed and power over long distances. But the question of where they got SIXTY THOUSAND joules of initial power remains open.
AUSTRIAN LONG CONSTRUCTION
Austrian designers made a good Steyr AMR / IWS-2000 anti-tank rifle quite a long time ago (twenty years ago), and cannot figure out what to do with it in the twenty-first century.
The rifle is self-loading, automatic, with a moving barrel. Plus a sub-caliber bullet. All this negatively affects shooting accuracy, so the rifle is never a sniper rifle.
A sub-caliber arrow penetrates forty millimeters thick armor at a distance of eight hundred meters. But no one knows why or who needs it, so the rifle was not accepted for service.
My personal opinion. The smartest choice for a powerful sniper rifle is the 338 LAPUA MAGNUM cartridge.
You can read the article THE MOST POWERFUL AIR RIFLE on the AIR RIFLES website - it is located in the right column of the page.
Large-caliber sniper rifles are a special type of sniper rifles with a caliber from 9 mm to 20 mm inclusive. As a rule, such models are significantly superior to ordinary sniper rifles in terms of effective firing range, bullet energy, dimensions, weight and recoil, which leaves an imprint on their use. Currently, Russia has created a sufficient number of interesting solutions in this area, which are presented by both state and private manufacturers of small arms.
The main area of application of large-caliber sniper rifles is the disabling of unarmored and lightly armored enemy equipment, including low-flying or grounded helicopters and airplanes; protected firing points (firing at embrasures and observation devices of pillboxes); control, communication and reconnaissance equipment (satellite communication antennas, radar, etc.); destruction of unexploded bombs and mines. Also, such rifles are quite effective in anti-sniper warfare.
The modern development of large-caliber sniper rifles dates back to the appearance in the United States of the M500 sniper rifle, which was created in 1981 by RAP. It was the M-500 rifle that was the first to be put into service with the American army and was intended to solve the problems of combating enemy lightly armored vehicles, fortifications and other rather complex tasks. At the same time, real success for the new weapon came after the appearance of the M82 rifle, developed by weapons designer Ronnie Barrett. The rifle he created chambered for the NATO 12.7x99 mm cartridge effectively solved all sniper tasks at firing ranges above 1500 meters. In the army, this rifle received the nickname “Light Fifty” (“Light fifty dollars”). It was after the appearance of the M82 rifle in the United States that a real boom in such weapons began. Currently, overseas, more than fifty companies have created solutions for the 12.7x99 mm cartridge, as well as special ammunition. 308, .338 Lapua Magnum, and later the most interesting and promising ammunition 408 Cheyenne Tactical, or CheyTac for short.
Russia has not remained aloof from the development of such weapon systems. At the same time, Russian large-caliber sniper rifles are a completely competitive product. To create such rifles, both here and in the USA, cartridges were used that were borrowed from heavy machine guns: 12.7x99 mm (USA and NATO) and 12.7x108 mm (Russia). This decision is rational and has a fairly impressive basis: the power of such a cartridge would be enough to penetrate any standard military means of protection and armor throughout the entire flight path of the bullet. But such rifles also have disadvantages. Due to high energy and large mass, the potential of large-caliber sniper rifles cannot be realized within the framework of maneuverable combat. They can be used from specially equipped sniper positions or for anti-sniper activities as part of special forces teams.
OSV-96 "Burglar"
Large-caliber sniper rifles today are a special source of pride for Russian gunsmiths. One of the brightest representatives of this class of weapons is the OSV-96 rifle with the sonorous nickname “Burglar,” which was so nicknamed for its unique characteristics. It is considered the first Russian model of a large-caliber sniper rifle, which is capable of hitting not only manpower, but also various enemy equipment at long distances. The rifle was created in Tula at the Instrument Design Bureau (KBP) in the mid-1990s (designer Arkady Georgievich Shipunov). OSV-96 "Burglar" was put into service in March 2000.
The OSV-96 rifle is designed to engage unarmored and lightly armored targets at distances of up to 1,800 meters, as well as enemy personnel behind cover and wearing personal protective equipment at ranges of up to 1,000 meters. When firing sniper cartridges in series of 4-5 shots at a distance of 100 meters, the dispersion diameter does not exceed 50 mm. One of the main disadvantages of the rifle is the very loud sound when fired. Because of this, it is recommended to fire from the OSV-96 large-caliber sniper rifle while wearing headphones.
OSV-96 is a self-loading large-caliber sniper rifle that operates on the principle of using powder gases. The issue of large dimensions, which is typical for weapons of this class, was resolved due to design features. In the stowed position, the rifle can be folded: the barrel, together with the gas exhaust system, is tilted back to the right and pressed against the receiver, while the receiver and the breech end of the barrel are closed from possible clogging using a cover. In the folded position, the Burglar does not exceed the dimensions of a conventional SVD rifle, which allows the shooter to be easily placed in vehicles and armored vehicles. The rifle is transferred from the folded position to the firing position and back in a matter of seconds.
The weapon's features include self-loading and an effective muzzle device, which reduces the sniper's fatigue and allows him to fire at a high rate of fire. And the height-adjustable bipod allows you to take the most comfortable position for shooting. The rifle also has 24-hour use due to the use of different types of sights, including night vision. And a long effective firing range, which allows the sniper to be out of range of aimed fire from small arms of conventional calibers. At the same time, a 12.7 mm sniper bullet has three times less drift than a 7.62 mm bullet.
TTX OSV-96 “Burglar”:
Cartridge type: 12.7x108 mm (sniper SPTs-12.7) or 12.7x108 mm cartridges from heavy machine guns.
The target firing range is up to 1800 m.
Weight without magazine and optical sight - 12.9 kg.
Dimensions: in combat position - 1746x431x425 mm, in stowed position - 1154x132x190 mm.
Shooting mode - single.
VKS/VSSK "Exhaust"
For cases that require a special approach from shooters, Russian gunsmiths have found a fairly effective system in their arsenal - the VKS/VSSK “Exhaust”. Of course, the effective firing range of such a rifle is lower than that of its counterparts. Sighting range - 600 meters. But the STs-130 ammunition of 12.7x55 mm caliber, weighing 76 grams, used in the rifle allows it to hit almost any target almost silently, as far as the caliber of this ammunition allows. At the same time, another competitive advantage of the sniper rifle was its weight, which is almost 3 times less than the weight of its “louder” brothers in caliber.
This sniper rifle was created by designer Vladimir Zlobin from 1999 to 2004. The rifle was created under a special order, which came from the Special Purpose Center of the FSB of Russia. This sniper rifle is produced at the Central Design and Research Bureau of Sports and Hunting Weapons (TsKIB SOO) in the city of Tula. The STs-130 cartridges used in this rifle allow you to penetrate a 15-mm steel plate at a distance of 200 meters or a body armor of class 5 protection at a distance of 100 meters.
The main task that the “Exhaust” sniper rifle must solve is the destruction of protected targets, including those using personal armor protection (PIB) of class 4-6, targets located behind shelters, obstacles, as well as enemy vehicles, unarmored and lightly armored vehicles at a distance of up to 600 meters with a flameless and silent shot due to the use of a silencer of an original design and special powerful ammunition with subsonic bullet speed. Structurally, this rifle is a non-automatic weapon with manual reloading with the layout of its mechanisms and parts according to the “bullpup” scheme. The rifle is equipped with an integrated silencer, which can be removed for cleaning and when transporting the weapon.
TTX VKS/VSSK "Exhaust":
Cartridge type: 12.7x55 mm (SPTs-130).
Sighting range - up to 600 m.
The weight of the rifle with an empty magazine and without an optical sight is 6.5 kg.
Dimensions without optical sight: 1125x220x220 mm.
Magazine capacity - 5 rounds.
Shooting mode - single.
Sniper complex 6S8
Currently, the “royal crown” among all Russian large-caliber rifles belongs to the 6S8 sniper rifle, created at the plant named after. Degtyareva. This rifle was created back in 1997, but for various reasons it was not accepted into service for a long time and was not mass-produced. Having collected all the developments over 10 years and worked on the mistakes, the Degtyarev team managed to get their weapons accepted into service. This happened in June 2013. The ASVK rifle (large-caliber army sniper rifle) was adopted by the Russian Armed Forces under the designation 12.7 mm sniper complex 6S8.
The 12.7-mm 6S8 sniper rifle is designed to solve special fire missions to defeat unarmored and lightly armored enemy vehicles, as well as openly located manpower, including personal armor, group targets and other technical means at a distance of up to 1500 meters. The rifle can be used with a specially created 7N34 sniper cartridge and the entire range of conventional 12.7x108 mm caliber cartridges.
Structurally, this large-caliber sniper rifle was made according to the bullpup design. When using this scheme, as is known, the trigger is located in front of the firing mechanism (trigger mechanism), which makes it possible to reduce the size and weight of the weapon, resulting in increased maneuverability and compactness. In general, this sniper rifle turned out to be quite simple and reliable, which is very important for army weapons. And reviews of its combat use are mostly positive.
Cartridge type: 12.7x108 mm (sniper 7N34).
Sighting range - 1500 m.
The weight of the rifle with an empty magazine and without an optical sight is 12.5 kg.
Rifle length - 1420 mm, barrel length - 1000 mm.
Magazine capacity - 5 rounds.
Shooting mode - single.
SVLK-14S
But what to do when it comes to hitting targets located beyond the mark of 1500, or even 2000 meters? Russian gunsmiths will also have an answer to this. We are talking about sniper rifles, which are created by Vladislav Lobaev. His companies “Tsar Cannon”, Design Bureau of Integrated Systems and his own brand “Lobaev Arms” are the first in our country to begin the development and production of high-precision and long-range weapons, from the barrel to the butt. If previously Lobaev's sniper rifles were produced for an individual client (most of the Lobaev Arms rifles are a commercial product intended for sale to individuals), now the company presents a whole series of sniper rifles, polished and monstrously powerful, designed for different calibers . The leader among them is one of the best sniper ammunition available today - .408 CheyTac.
According to Lobaev, the main tasks of Lobaev Arms production are distributed almost equally - this is the commercial component and work with Russian law enforcement agencies. If we talk about the second point, then, for example, the FSO is well familiar with rifles designed by Lobaev. Employees of the Federal Security Service have repeatedly won victories in various sniper shooting competitions with his rifles. Currently, in terms of range (one of the most important indicators), rifles from the Russian company Lobaev Arms are among the first in the world.
One of the most powerful solutions from Lobaev Arms in terms of effective firing range is the SVLK-14S rifle. It is worth noting that beyond two kilometers is already an prohibitive distance for sniper fire. Cases where snipers hit real targets at such a range are known, but there was more luck in them than the real capabilities of modern weapons. At the same time, the SVL rifle was originally developed in order to break through this barrier, turning an accurate hit on a target at a distance of more than 2000 meters into a guaranteed result. The rifle completed its task successfully, but the Lobaev Arms company decided not to stop there and presented an improved version of the rifle under the designation SVLK-14S.
The latest world record for the range of a successful sniper shot is 2475 meters. But in reality, the vast majority of snipers work at significantly shorter shooting distances. It is worth noting that effective shooting at a distance of more than a mile requires not only high personal skill of the shooter, but also specialized shooting weapon systems of the highest level of accuracy, which are simply not available to the vast majority of shooters of special services or army units. At the same time, the SVLK-14S is just such an ultra-precise sniper system.
As you can easily guess, the index “14” in the name of the ultra-long-range rifle indicates the year of its development. SVL stands for “Lobaev sniper rifle”, and the letter “K” in the index indicates the use of the King v.3 bolt group. This bolt group consists of a receiver in an aluminum body in which a hardened steel insert is secured. The "C" at the end of the rifle's name is a reference to the English word Single. The basic model of the large-caliber sniper rifle SVLK-14S was and remains single-shot. This approach ensures sufficient rigidity of the bolt box due to the presence of a minimum number of grooves in it and, as a result, a very high level of accuracy when shooting. The SVLK-14S rifle allows the shooter to confidently hit targets at a range of up to 2300 meters.
TTX SVLK-14S:
Cartridge type: .408 Cheytac/.338LM/.300WM.
Technical accuracy: 0.3 MOA/9 mm between centers (5 shots at 100 meters).
Maximum effective range: 2300 m.
Rifle weight: 9.6 kg.
Dimensions: 1430x96x175 mm.
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Shooting mode - single.
Information sources:
http://tvzvezda.ru/news/forces/content/201501200818-lu9j.htm
http://www.kbptula.ru
http://lobaevarms.ru
http://www.zid.ru
http://sniper-weapon.ru/rossiya
https://ru.wikipedia.org