What makes a sniper rifle

Worldwide, the trend is similar. The preferred sniper cartridge in Russia is another. This cartridge was introduced in , and both Russian sniper rifles of the modern era, the Mosin-Nagant and the Dragunov sniper rifle, are chambered for it.

Certain commercial cartridges designed with only performance in mind, without the logistical constraints of most armies, have also gained popularity in the s. These include the 7 mm Remington Magnum 7. These cartridges offer better ballistic performance and greater effective range than the 7. Though they are not as powerful as. Anti-materiel rifles tend to be semi-automatic and of a larger caliber than anti-personnel rifles, using cartridges such as the. These large cartridges are required to be able to fire projectiles containing payloads such as explosives, armor piercing cores, incendiaries or combinations of these, such as the Raufoss Mk projectile.

Due to the considerable size and weight of anti-materiel rifles, 2- or 3-man sniper teams become necessary. Snipers may also employ anti-materiel rifles in sniping roles against targets such as vehicles, equipment and structures, or for the long-range destruction of explosive devices; these rifles may also be used against personnel. Cartridge Maximum effective range [21] 7. Unlike many battle and assault rifles, the bores are usually not chromed to avoid inaccuracy due to an uneven treatment.

When installed, barrels are often free-floated: i. The end of the barrel is usually crowned or machined to form a rebated area around the muzzle proper to avoid asymmetry or damage, and consequent inaccuracy. Alternatively, some rifles such as the Dragunov or Walther WA provide structures at the fore-end to provide tension on the barrel in order to counteract barrel drop and other alterations in barrel shape.

External longitudinal fluting that contributes to heat dissipation by increasing surface area while simultaneously decreasing the weight of the barrel is sometimes used on sniper-rifle barrels. Sniper-rifle barrels may also utilise a threaded muzzle or combination device muzzle brake or flash suppressor and attachment mount to allow the fitting of a sound suppressor. These suppressors often have means of adjusting the point of impact while fitted. In the Barrett M95 replaced in production the original Barrett M The M95 is a company designation, rather than a US military designation.

The number in the designation denotes the year , when a working version of the rifle was ready. This weapon is proposed as a lighter, more compact and manually-operated alternative to the semi-automatic Barrett M It is intended for elite military and law enforcement units.

A small number of these rifles were purchased for trials and evaluation, however eventually the Barrett M82 was selected. Still though the Barrett M95 was adopted by a number of countries from all around the world. The Barrett company announces that this sniper rifle is used by 15 countries.

However the Barrett M95 could never match the popularity of the original Barrett M82, that is in service with nearly 60 countries. As of the Barrett M95 is still being offered. Essentially the Barrett M95 can be seen as a manually-operated version of the Barrett M82 with a bullpup layout. The bullpup layout, as well as more simple bolt-action operation, allowed to reduce overall length and size of the weapon.

However it maintains barrel length and performance of the M The M95 is chambered for a powerful This weapon comes with a mm 29" barrel. This sniper rifle has a manual thumb-lever safety. The Barrett M95 can be easily field stripped for cleaning and maintenance. The weapon can be disassembled or assembled for cleaning within 60 seconds, without using any tools. This rifle is used to destroy sensitive enemy equipment, like parked aircraft, radar units, trucks and various other important assets at long range.

It is also used for remote destruction of explosive ordnance. Even though the Barrett M95 was originally designed as an anti-material rifle, it is often used as a long-range anti-personnel sniper weapon. It can neutralize enemy snipers at standoff ranges. Furthermore this 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.

The muzzle brake reduces the forces acting on internal mechanisms and the shooter. There is also a highly absorbent recoil pad. The Barrett M95 is fed from detachable 5-round capacity magazine. This sniper rifle has a scope rail on top of the receiver. Current production version has a Picatinny-type scope rail. This weapon is being offered with a Leupold 10x magnification scope. Though it can also mount various other scopes and night vision sights. There are no backup iron sights for emergency use in case of scope damage.

This weapon is typically used out to a range of around meters, though skilled snipers can hit targets at ranges beyond 2 meters. This rifle has a detachable bipod. It accepts a rear adjustable monopod. This weapon can be fitted with a carry sling. It is one of the best sniper rifles in the world. Also this weapon was designed to handle more powerful cartridges with a maximum length of 95 mm. This sniper rifle is in service with at least 14 countries from all over the world, including the Finnish Defense Forces.

It is mainly used by army units and special forces. Also there are some law enforcement users. This sniper rifle is available chambered for. Both versions come with a mm 27" barrels. The version chambered for. Finnish Defense Forces' designation of this sniper rifle is 8. This sniper rifle comes with a black or green stock.

The stock is fully adjustable. There is a version of this weapon with a folding stock. This sniper rifle comes with a Picatinny-type scope rail. Various scopes or night sights can be used. There are no back up iron sights for emergency use. A detachable muzzle brake is proposed as an option. This sniper rifle can mount a sound suppressor. It was developed in the s to replace the Springfield Armory M21, and was first fielded in The M24 was effectively the Army's first weapon developed specially for sniping.

It is designated as a "weapon system" rather than simply a weapon, because a detachable telescopic sight and a variety of tools and accessories are issued along with it as part of a single package.

It is also employed by the US Air Force. The M24 is a bolt action rifle, feeding from a detachable box magazine holding either 5 or 10 rounds, depending on the model.

Iron sights are fitted as well, as backup for the scope. T he M24 is chambered for the 7. It is able to fire machine gun grade ammunition, but this practice is usually avoided, as the lackluster quality of these rounds results in poor accuracy. The "long action" design of the M24 also allows it to be reconfigured to fire larger rounds, and variants chambered in.

The effective range of the M24 is m, though shots have successfully been made at beyond 1 m. As with its accuracy, the range of the M24 also varies slightly with the ammunition used.

From a machine rest, the accuracy can be as low as. The M24's barrel is made of R Stainless Steel. Its rifling is highly unusual in having 5 grooves, rather than a more common even number.

The logic behind this decision is that with no grooves or lands directly across from one another, deformation of the bullet is greatly reduced, theoretically resulting in greater accuracy. The actual accuracy of the M24 varies with the type of ammunition used, but is close to 1 MOA with match-grade ammunition at most distances. Though designed to maintain accuracy up to 10 rounds fired, the barrel reportedly demonstrates increasing accuracy up to that mark, which is retained even after 20 rounds are fired.

The cheekpiece is fixed, while the buttplate is extendable up to 2 inches. The standard container for the complete weapon is the M Weapon Container for Airborne Operations.

Over 15 M24s were manufactured. Some law enforcement organizations also operate M24s. It is not offered for sale to civilians, but several companies manufacture similar or even nearly identical rifles for the civilian market. It is based on the Blaser R93 hunting rifle, but has a detachable magazine, muzzle brake and fully adjustable stock.

Its production commenced in This weapon and its versions are used by a number of military, special forces and law enforcement units from all over the world. Production of all R93 series rifles was stopped in in favor to the new R8 bolt-action rifle.

The Blaser R93 Tactical is a bolt-action rifle. However this weapon has a straight-pull action design, that was introduced in the Blaser R93 hunting rifle. This action is more comfortable to use and allows for faster follow-up shots compared to traditional bolt-action rifles. However such design is more complex. This weapon does not have a traditional receiver. 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. Green Ash Grenade. Mammon b. Anti-Tank Sticky Bomb.

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