Как пишется снайперская винтовка

Снайперская винтовка — боевая винтовка, конструкция которой обеспечивает повышенную точность стрельбы. При стрельбе ночью используются ночные прицелы или освещаются сетки оптических прицелов. Снайперские винтовки бывают неавтоматическими (с продольно-скользящим затвором), магазинными (французская 7,5-мм FR-F1, австрийская 7,62-мм SSG-69, американская 7,62-мм M24) и самозарядными (советские СВД и ВСС «Винторез», немецкая 7,62-мм G3A2F). Как правило, высокоточные снайперские винтовки не должны быть самозарядными (полуавтоматическими): колебания от перезарядки во время выстрела снижает точность стрельбы. Очень редко разработчикам удаётся сделать самозарядную винтовку с кучностью, отвечающей предъявляемым требованиям. Тем не менее, есть удачные самозарядки, например HK PSG1 от Heckler & Koch с роликовым полусвободным затвором. К 2011 году к снайперским винтовкам предъявляется требование к кучности — рассеивание не более 1 угловой минуты (MOA).

Все значения словосочетания «снайперская винтовка»

  • На таком расстоянии и при подобном угле падения солнечных лучей стёклышки, замеченные в указанном старшиной месте, означали отнюдь не очки, даже не бинокль и не прицел снайперской винтовки, а стереотрубу.

  • У израильтян остался только один пулемёт из четырёх, этого явно мало – но у них есть несколько бесшумных крупнокалиберных снайперских винтовок, которые и сами по себе – серьёзный козырь в такой игре.

  • И даже за долю секунды с одного взгляда безошибочно узнал ствол снайперской винтовки.

  • (все предложения)
  • автоматические винтовки
  • штурмовые винтовки
  • крупнокалиберная снайперская винтовка
  • самозарядная винтовка
  • полуавтоматическая винтовка
  • (ещё синонимы…)
  • винтовка
  • стрелок
  • (ещё ассоциации…)
  • снайперская винтовка
  • со снайперской винтовкой в руках
  • застрелить из снайперской винтовки
  • (полная таблица сочетаемости…)
  • снайперская винтовка
  • с винтовкой на плече
  • ствол винтовки
  • винтовка дёрнулась
  • взять винтовку
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  • Разбор по составу слова «снайперский»
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  • Как правильно пишется слово «винтовка»

Русский[править]

Тип и синтаксические свойства сочетания[править]

сна́йперска·я винто́вка

Устойчивое сочетание (термин). Используется в качестве именной группы.

Произношение[править]

  • МФА: [ˈsnaɪ̯pʲɪrskəɪ̯ə vʲɪnˈtofkə]

Семантические свойства[править]

Снайперская винтовка

Значение[править]

  1. воен. боевая винтовка, конструкция которой обеспечивает повышенную точность стрельбы ◆ Современная снайперская винтовка М40А1 весит 6,58 кг, длина оружия ― 1118 мм, длина ствола ― 610 мм, ёмкость магазина ― 5 патронов, прицельная дальность — 1000 м, начальная скорость пули ― 780 м/сек. «И один в поле воин», 9 июня 2004 г. // «Солдат удачи» [НКРЯ] ◆ Все они ― в белых маскхалатах, у каждого ― снайперская винтовка с оптическим прицелом в мягком кожаном чехле… Михаил Бубеннов, «Белая береза», 1942—1952 г. [НКРЯ]

Синонимы[править]

  1. разг. снайперка

Антонимы[править]

Гиперонимы[править]

  1. винтовка, огнестрельное оружие

Гипонимы[править]

Этимология[править]

Перевод[править]

Список переводов
  • Английскийen: sniper rifle

снайперская винтовка

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    sniper rifle

    English-Russian military dictionary > sniper rifle

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    sniping rifle

    English-Russian military dictionary > sniping rifle

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    Autonomous Rotorcraft Sniper System

    ARSS

    воен элн автономный летающий снайпер.

    ▫ Автономная вертолётная снайперская система, представляющая собой беспилотный вертолёт, на который установлена дистанционно управляемая снайперская винтовка. Работы над моделью ведутся амер. военными с 2005. А.л.с. способен с высокой точностью поразить цель, сопоставимую с размерами чел. тела. При этом у управляющих им операторов есть возможность уничтожить противника, находящегося за линией горизонта или препятствием. Военные рассчитывают применять А.л.с. для ведения боевых действий в город. условиях, а также в др. операциях, где требуется вмешательство снайпера. Винтовка RND Edge монтируется на турели, которая оснащена встроенной камерой с зумом ( Zoom). Она может производить 7–10 прицельных выстрел./с. В качестве вооружения могут использоваться автоматич. винтовки M249 и M240 или ружье AA-12 с нелетальными боеприпасами. Оператор управляет беспилотником и вооружением, используя обычный ноутбук ( Notebook), а также геймпад ( Gamepad) от приставки Xbox 360.

    English-Russian dictionary with terms in the field of electronics > Autonomous Rotorcraft Sniper System

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    DMR

    2) Военный термин: DSA Central Regional AUDIT Office, Defense Management Review, Director of Materiel Readiness, Director of Military Research, Directorate of Medical Research, daily mechanical report, data management routine, date material required, defective materiel report, departmental materiel requisition, dual-mode recognizer, табельная снайперская винтовка , Designated Marksman Rifle (конкурс МО США по винтовке для войскового снайпера)

    Универсальный англо-русский словарь > DMR

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    Dmr

    2) Военный термин: DSA Central Regional AUDIT Office, Defense Management Review, Director of Materiel Readiness, Director of Military Research, Directorate of Medical Research, daily mechanical report, data management routine, date material required, defective materiel report, departmental materiel requisition, dual-mode recognizer, табельная снайперская винтовка , Designated Marksman Rifle (конкурс МО США по винтовке для войскового снайпера)

    Универсальный англо-русский словарь > Dmr

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    sniper rifle

    Универсальный англо-русский словарь > sniper rifle

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    sniper’s rifle

    Универсальный англо-русский словарь > sniper’s rifle

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    sniping rifle

    Универсальный англо-русский словарь > sniping rifle

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    special application sniper rifle

    Универсальный англо-русский словарь > special application sniper rifle

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    supersilenced sniper rifle

    Универсальный англо-русский словарь > supersilenced sniper rifle

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    S-SSR

    S-SSR, supersilenced sniper rifle

    English-Russian dictionary of planing, cross-planing and slotting machines > S-SSR

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    supersilenced sniper rifle

    S-SSR, supersilenced sniper rifle

    English-Russian dictionary of planing, cross-planing and slotting machines > supersilenced sniper rifle

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    SASR

    SASR, Бр Special Air Service regiment

    ————————

    SASR, special application sniper rifle

    English-Russian dictionary of planing, cross-planing and slotting machines > SASR

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    special application sniper rifle

    SASR, special application sniper rifle

    English-Russian dictionary of planing, cross-planing and slotting machines > special application sniper rifle

См. также в других словарях:

  • СНАЙПЕРСКАЯ ВИНТОВКА — СНАЙПЕРСКАЯ ВИНТОВКА, винтовка, снабжённая оптическим прицелом и предназначенная для вооружения снайперов. Служит для ведения меткой стрельбы по наиболее важным одиночным целям. Оптический прицел обеспечивает хорошее наблюдение даже в условиях… …   Военная энциклопедия

  • снайперская винтовка — Боевая винтовка, конструкция которой обеспечивает повышенную точность стрельбы. [ГОСТ 28653 90] Тематики оружие стрелковое …   Справочник технического переводчика

  • Снайперская винтовка — 7.62 мм снайперская винтовка образца 1891/30 г была создана на основе винтовки Мосина …   Википедия

  • Снайперская винтовка Драгунова — (СВД) самозарядная снайперская винтовка, автоматика которой построена на использовании пороховых газов, отводимых из канала ствола оружия, с запиранием канала ствола при повороте затвора против часовой стрелки на три боевых упора. Оружие… …   Энциклопедия ньюсмейкеров

  • Снайперская винтовка Лобаева — Снайперская винтовка Лобаева …   Википедия

  • Снайперская винтовка Тип 97 — Снайперская винтовка Арисака Тип 97 (яп. 九七式狙撃銃 Кю:нана сики согэкидзю:?)  японская армейская пехотная …   Википедия

  • Снайперская винтовка Драгунова — У этого термина существуют и другие значения, см. СВД (значения). Снайперская винтовка Драгунова СВД Тип: Снайперская в …   Википедия

  • Снайперская винтовка укороченная — СВУ СВУ АС Тип: снайперская винтовка Страна …   Википедия

  • Снайперская винтовка Калашникова — СВК …   Википедия

  • Крупнокалиберная снайперская винтовка — Винтовка Barrett M82A1 с ночным прицелом Крупнокалиберная снайперская винтовка  снайперская винтовка калибра от 9 мм до 20 мм исключительно …   Википедия

  • M25 (снайперская винтовка) — У этого термина существуют и другие значения, см. M25. M25 Снайперская винтовка M25 Тип: Снайперская винтовка Страна …   Википедия

A sniper rifle is a high-precision, long-range rifle. Requirements include accuracy, reliability, mobility, concealment and optics for anti-personnel, anti-materiel and surveillance uses of the military sniper. The modern sniper rifle is a portable shoulder-fired weapon system with a choice between bolt-action or semi-automatic action, fitted with a telescopic sight for extreme accuracy and chambered for a high-ballistic performance centerfire cartridge.

History[edit]

The Whitworth rifle was arguably the first long-range sniper rifle in the world.[1] Designed by Sir Joseph Whitworth, a prominent British engineer, it used barrels with hexagonal polygonal rifling, which meant that the projectile did not have to bite into the rifling grooves as was done with conventional rifling. His rifle was far more accurate than the Pattern 1853 Enfield, which had shown some weaknesses during the recent Crimean War. At trials in 1857, which tested the accuracy and range of both weapons, Whitworth’s design outperformed the Enfield at a rate of about three to one. Also, the Whitworth rifle was able to hit the target at a range of 2,000 yards, whereas the Enfield could only manage it at a distance of 1,400 yards.[2] During the American Civil War, the Confederate sharpshooters equipped with Whitworth rifles were tasked to kill Union field artillery crews, and were responsible for killing Major General John Sedgwick – one of the highest-ranking officers killed during the Civil War – at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House.

During the Crimean War, the first optical sights were designed for fitting onto the rifles. Much of this pioneering work was the brainchild of Colonel D. Davidson, using optical sights produced by Chance Brothers of Birmingham. This allowed a marksman to more accurately observe and target objects at a greater distance than ever before.[3] The telescopic sight, or scope, was originally fixed and could not be adjusted, which therefore limited its range. By the 1870s, the perfection of breech loading magazine rifles led to sniper rifles having «effective accurate» ranges of up to a mile away from its target.[4]

During the Boer War, the latest breech-loading rifled guns with magazine and smokeless powder were used by both sides. The British were equipped with the Lee–Metford rifle, while the Boers had received the latest Mauser Model 1895 rifles from Germany. In the open terrain of South Africa, the marksman was a crucial component in battle. The Lovat Scouts was a British Army unit formed in 1899 that was renowned for the expert marksmanship and stalking skills of its personnel. The men wore ghillie suits for camouflage and were expertly skilled in observation. Hesketh Hesketh-Prichard said of them that «keener men never lived».[5] After the Boer War, the Scouts became the first official sniper unit in the British Army.

It was not until World War I that sniper rifles began to be used more regularly in battle and certain soldiers given specialized training to use such a rifle. In Germany, these trained snipers were given rifles with telescopic sights, which illuminated at night in order to improve their accuracy.[6] German gunsmiths fitted the scope above the barrel for optimal accuracy.[7]

During the War, the accuracy of the sniper rifle was greatly improved.[8] By the end of World War II snipers were reported to provide «reasonable accuracy» over 600 m (656 yd) with anything over this range being unpredictable.[9] It was during World War I and II that the word ‘sniper’ began to be used commonly, whereas previously those who were armed with sniper rifles were referred to as sharpshooters, or marksmen.[10]

These marksmen, wielding sniper rifles such as the Karabiner 98k and Mosin–Nagant Model 1891/30 sniper rifle, had a drastic and demoralizing effect on the battlefield.[11] Soldiers would often remain hidden in foxholes or trenches so as not to expose themselves to the deadly accuracy of a sniper. Some soldiers even began to disregard orders from commanding officers to protect against potential harm, which thus broke down the chain of command on the battlefield.[12] The sniper rifle soon acquired the reputation of being one of the most effective and ruthless weapons of war.[13]

Though sniper rifles had proved to be extremely effective in combat, there was still a great reluctance in many militaries to adopt a trained sniper regiment.[14] To effectively use a sniper rifle, a soldier had to go through particularly rigorous training, and most people did not make it past the first week.[15] Sniper training was so expensive to conduct that, even until as recently as 1970, the reasoning for having trained snipers as a part of an army was deemed questionable.[14] In Britain, sniper rifles were not seen as being an integral part of an army until after the Germans boasted so much success with sniper teams during the early months of World War I. The British army advisors supposed that the telescopic sights attached to sniper rifles were too easily damaged and thus not well suited for military use.[9] However, they soon realized that these telescopic sights could be improved and made sturdy enough to withstand a sniper rifle shot.[9]

Sniper rifles have continued to be used consistently throughout the later part of the 20th century in Korea, Vietnam and the Middle East as an integral part of the modern style of guerrilla warfare. The durability, accuracy and power of modern sniper rifles are beyond anything in use even 10 years ago and would seem amazing in comparison to any World War II sniper rifles.[16] Now sniper rifles are extremely reliable and are able to fire repeatedly without losing accuracy, whereas earlier sniper rifles would lose accuracy the more consistently they were used due to wear and tear.[17] Sniper rifles continue to be adapted and improved upon with the effective range of modern sniper rifles exceeding 1,000 m (1,094 yd), which make it one of the most accurate, deadly and efficient weapons in use now.[17]

Classification[edit]

Modern sniper rifles can be divided into two basic classes: military and law enforcement.[citation needed]

Military[edit]

Sniper rifles manufactured for military service are often designed for very high durability, range, reliability, sturdiness, serviceability and repairability under adverse environmental and combat conditions, at the sacrifice of a small degree of accuracy. Military snipers and sharpshooters may also be required to carry their rifles and other equipment for long distances, making it important to minimize weight. Military organizations often operate under strict budget constraints, which influences the type and quality of sniper rifles they purchase.

Law enforcement[edit]

Sniper rifles built or modified for use in law enforcement are generally required to have the greatest possible accuracy, but do not need to have as long a range.

Law enforcement-specific rifles are usually used in non-combat (often urban) environments, so they do not have the requirement to be as hardy or portable as military versions; therefore, they may be smaller, because they do not need very long range.

Some of the first sniper rifles designed specifically to meet police and other law-enforcement requirements were developed for West German police after the Munich massacre at the 1972 Summer Olympics. Many police services and law enforcement organizations (such as the U.S. Secret Service) now use rifles designed for law enforcement purposes.

The Heckler & Koch PSG1 is one rifle specifically designed to meet these criteria and is often referred to as an ideal example of this type of sniper rifle. The FN Special Police Rifle was built for, and is marketed to, law enforcement rather than military agencies.

Distinguishing characteristics[edit]

Looking through a telescopic sight.

PSO-1 Sniper Scope Reticle
1 – Lead/deflection scale
2 – Main targeting chevron
3 – Bullet drop chevrons
4 – Rangefinder

The features of a sniper rifle can vary widely depending on the specific tasks it is intended to perform. Features that may distinguish a sniper rifle from other weapons are the presence of a telescopic sight, unusually long overall length,[18] a stock designed for firing from a prone position, and the presence of a bipod and other accessories.

Telescopic sight[edit]

The single most important characteristic that sets a sniper rifle apart from other military or police small arms is the mounting of a telescopic sight, which is relatively easy to distinguish from smaller optical aiming devices found on some modern assault rifles and submachine guns.

The telescopic sights used on sniper rifles differ from other optical sights in that they offer much greater magnification (more than 4× and up to 40×), and have a much larger objective lens (40 to 50 mm in diameter) for a brighter image.

Most telescopic lenses employed in military or police roles have special reticles to aid with judgment of distance, which is an important factor in accurate shot placement due to the bullet’s trajectory.

Action[edit]

The choice between bolt-action and semi-automatic, usually recoil operated or gas operated, is usually determined by specific requirements of the sniper’s role in a particular organization, with each design having advantages and disadvantages. For a given cartridge, a bolt-action rifle is cheaper to build and maintain, more reliable, and lighter, due to fewer moving parts in the mechanism. In addition, the absence of uncontrolled automatic cartridge case ejection helps avoid revealing the shooter’s position. Semi-automatic weapons can serve both as battle rifle and sniper rifle, and allow for a greater rate (and hence volume) of fire. As such rifles may be modified service rifles, an additional benefit can be commonality of operation with the issued infantry rifle. A bolt action is most commonly used in both military and police roles due to its higher accuracy and ease of maintenance. Anti-materiel applications such as mine clearing and special forces operations tend to use semi-automatics.

A Marine manually extracts an empty cartridge and chambers a new 7.62×51mm round in his bolt-action M40A3 sniper rifle. The bolt handle is held in the shooter’s hand and is not visible in this photo.

A designated marksman rifle (DMR) is less specialized than a typical military sniper rifle, often only intended to extend the range of a group of soldiers. Therefore, when a semi-automatic action is used it is due to its ability to cross over into roles similar to the roles of standard issue weapons. There may also be additional logistical advantages if the DMR uses the same ammunition as the more common standard issue weapons. These rifles enable a higher volume of fire, but sacrifice some long range accuracy. They are frequently built from existing selective fire battle rifles or assault rifles, often simply by adding a telescopic sight and adjustable stock.

A police semi-automatic sniper rifle may be used in situations that require a single sniper to engage multiple targets in quick succession, and military semi-automatics, such as the M110 SASS, are used in similar «target-rich» environments.

Magazine[edit]

In a military setting, logistical concerns are the primary determinant of the cartridge used, so sniper rifles are usually limited to rifle cartridges commonly used by the military force employing the rifle and match grade ammunition. Since large national militaries generally change slowly, military rifle ammunition is frequently battle-tested and well-studied by ammunition and firearms experts. Consequently, police forces tend to follow military practices in choosing a sniper rifle cartridge instead of trying to break new ground with less-perfected (but possibly better) ammunition.

Before the introduction of the standard 7.62×51mm NATO (.308 Winchester) cartridge in the 1950s, standard military cartridges were the .30-06 Springfield (7.62×63mm) (United States), .303 British (7.7×56mmR) (United Kingdom), and 7.92×57 mm Mauser (Germany). The .30-06 Springfield continued in service with U.S. Marine Corps snipers during the Vietnam War in the 1970s, well after general adoption of the 7.62×51mm. At the present time, in both the Western world and within NATO, 7.62×51mm is currently the primary cartridge of choice for military and police sniper rifles.

Worldwide, the trend is similar. The preferred sniper cartridge in Russia is another .30 caliber military cartridge, the 7.62×54mmR, which has slightly superior performance to the 7.62×51mm, although the rimmed design limits reliability compared to the latter cartridge. This cartridge was introduced in 1891, 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 1990s. These include the 7 mm Remington Magnum (7.2×64mm), .300 Winchester Magnum (7.62×67mm), and the .338 Lapua Magnum (8.6×70mm). These cartridges offer better ballistic performance and greater effective range than the 7.62×51mm. Though they are not as powerful as .50 caliber cartridges, rifles chambered for these cartridges are not as heavy as those chambered for .50 caliber ammunition, and are significantly more powerful than rifles chambered for 7.62×51mm.[19]

M82A1 SAMR or SASR (Special Applications Scoped Rifle or Semi-Automatic Anti Material Rifle), a .50 caliber anti material rifle used in a sniper rifle.

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.

Anti-materiel rifles tend to be semi-automatic and of a larger caliber than other rifles, using cartridges such as the .50 BMG (12.7×99mm), 12.7×108mm, 14.5×114mm, and 20mm. 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 Mk211 projectile. Due to the considerable size and weight of anti-materiel rifles, two- or three-man sniper teams become necessary.

Barrel[edit]

Barrels are normally of precise manufacture and of a heavier cross section than more traditional barrels in order to reduce the change in impact points between a first shot from a cold barrel and a follow-up shot from a warm barrel. 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.e., installed so that the barrel contacts the rest of the rifle only at the receiver. A free-floating barrel avoids contact with the fore-end of the stock by the barrel itself, slings, bipods, or the sniper’s hands that can interfere with barrel harmonics. 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.

External longitudinal fluting that contributes to heat dissipation by increasing the surface area, while simultaneously decreasing the weight of the barrel, is sometimes used on sniper-rifle barrels.

Sniper-rifle barrels may also utilize 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 a means of adjusting the point of impact while fitted.

Military sniper rifles tend to have barrel lengths of 609.6 mm (24 inches) or longer, to allow the cartridge propellant to fully burn, reducing the amount of revealing muzzle flash and increasing muzzle velocity. Police sniper rifles may use shorter barrels to improve handling characteristics. The shorter barrels’ muzzle velocity loss is unimportant at closer ranges; the impact velocity of the bullet is more than sufficient.

Stock[edit]

The most common special feature of a sniper rifle stock is the adjustable cheek piece, where the shooter’s cheek meets the rear of the stock. For most rifles equipped with a telescopic sight, this area is raised slightly, because the telescope is positioned higher than iron sights. A cheek piece is simply a section of the stock that can be adjusted up or down to suit the individual shooter. To further aid this individual fitting, the stock can sometimes also be adjusted for length, often by varying the number of inserts at the rear of the stock where it meets the shooter’s shoulder. If the stock is manufactured from wood, environmental conditions or operational use may warp the wood, which may cause slight alignment or barrel harmonics changes over time, altering the point of impact. Stocks manufactured from polymers and metal alloys are less susceptible to point of impact shifting by environmental conditions. Sniper stocks are typically designed to avoid making contact with the barrel of the weapon and minimize the effects of environmental inconstancies. Modern sniper rifle stocks tend to be designed around a rigid chassis, offer user adjustability to allow shooters of various sizes and shapes to tailor the stock to their personal preferences and modular attachment points to provide flexibility to utilize (future) low light and day light aiming optics, laser designators, and other accessories without the need for custom made mounting interface kits.

  • M24 SWS (1988) with classic shaped polymer stock with adjustable length of pull.

    M24 SWS (1988) with classic shaped polymer stock with adjustable length of pull.

  • M2010 ESR (2011) "M24 SWS total conversion upgrade" based on an aluminum alloy chassis stock with fully adjustable side-folding buttstock and tubular handguard offering rail interface system attachment points.

    M2010 ESR (2011) «M24 SWS total conversion upgrade» based on an aluminum alloy chassis stock with fully adjustable side-folding buttstock and tubular handguard offering rail interface system attachment points.

  • Barrett MRAD (MK 22 PSR) (2013) multi-caliber modular sniper rifle based on an aluminum alloy chassis stock with fully adjustable side-folding buttstock and a front offering rail interface system attachment points with mounted Picatinny rails for tactical attachments.

    Barrett MRAD (MK 22 PSR) (2013) multi-caliber modular sniper rifle based on an aluminum alloy chassis stock with fully adjustable side-folding buttstock and a front offering rail interface system attachment points with mounted Picatinny rails for tactical attachments.

Accessories[edit]

An adjustable sling is often fitted on the rifle, used by the sniper to achieve better stability when standing, kneeling, or sitting. The sniper uses the sling to «lock-in» by wrapping his non-firing arm into the sling forcing his arm to be still.
Non-static weapon mounts, such as bipods, monopods and shooting sticks, are also regularly used to aid and improve stability and reduce operator fatigue.
Shooting bags are also commonly used to help stabilize the rifle or to provide a variable base.

Capabilities[edit]

Accuracy[edit]

Comparison of 0.5, 1, and 3 MOA extreme spread levels against a human torso at 800 m (left) and a human head at 100 m (right)

Precision Weapon Engagement Ranges & Dispersion according to the US Army

The Tango 51 sniper rifle has an accuracy guarantee of 0.25 MOA (0.07 mrad)

A military-issue battle rifle or assault rifle is usually capable of between 3–6 minute of angle (1–2 milliradian) accuracy.[20] A standard-issue military sniper rifle is typically capable of 1–3 MOA (0.3–1 mrad) accuracy, with a police sniper rifle capable of 0.25–1.5 MOA (0.1–0.5 mrad) accuracy. For comparison, a competition target or benchrest rifle may be capable of accuracy up to 0.15–0.3 MOA (0.05–0.1 mrad)[inconsistent].

A 1 MOA (0.28 mrad) average extreme spread for a 5-shot group (meaning the center-to-center distance between the two most distant bullet holes in a shot-group) translates into a 69% probability that the bullet’s point of impact will be in a Target Circle with a diameter of 23.3 cm (9.2 in) at 800 m (875 yd).[21] This average extreme spread for a 5-shot group and the accompanying hit probability are considered sufficient for effectively hitting a human shape at 800 m distance.

In 1982, a U.S. Army draft requirement for a Sniper Weapon System was: «The System will: (6) Have an accuracy of no more than 0.75 MOA (0.2 mrad) for a 5-shot group at 1,500 meters when fired from a supported, non-benchrest position».[22] The Sniper Weapon System (M24) adopted in 1988 has a stated maximum effective range of 800 meters and a maximum allowed average mean radius (AMR) of 1.9 inches at 300 yards from a machine rest, what corresponds to a 0.6 MOA (0.17 mrad) extreme spread for a 5-shot group when using 7.62 × 51 mm M118 Special Ball cartridges.[21][23][24]

A 2008 United States military market survey for a Precision Sniper Rifle (PSR) calls for 1 MOA (0.3 mrad) extreme vertical spread for all shots in a 5-round group fired at targets at 300, 600, 900, 1,200 and 1,500 meters.[25][26] In 2009 a United States Special Operations Command market survey calls for 1 MOA (0.28 mrad) extreme vertical spread for all shots in a 10-round group fired at targets at 300, 600, 900, 1,200 and 1,500 meters.[27][28] The 2009 Precision Sniper Rifle requirements state that the PSR when fired without suppressor shall provide a confidence factor of 80% that the weapon and ammunition combination is capable of holding 1 MOA (0.28 mrad) extreme vertical spread. This shall be calculated from 150 ten (10) round groups that were fired unsuppressed. No individual group shall exceed 1.5 MOA (0.42 mrad) extreme vertical spread. All accuracy will be taken at the 1,500 meter point.[29][30]

In 2008 the US military adopted the M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System which has corresponding maximum allowed extreme spread of 1.8 MOA (0.5 mrad) for a 5-shot group on 300 feet, using M118LR ammunition or equivalent.[21][23][31] In 2010 the maximum bullet dispersion requirement for the M24 .300 Winchester Magnum corresponds[21][23] to 1.4 MOA (0.39 mrad) extreme spread for 5 shot group on 100 meters.[32] In 2011, the US military adapted the .300 Winchester Magnum M2010 Enhanced Sniper Rifle that has to meet an accuracy requirement to fire ≤ 1 MOA/0.28 mrad (less than a 2-inch shot group at 200 yards) before being released for fielding.[33]

Although accuracy standards for police rifles do not widely exist, rifles are frequently seen with accuracy levels from 0.5 to 1.5 MOA (0.2–0.5 mrad).[34] For typical policing situations, an extreme spread accuracy level no better than 1 MOA (0.3 mrad) is usually all that is required. This is because police typically employ their rifles at short ranges.[35][36] At 100 m or less, a rifle with a relatively low accuracy of only 1 MOA (0.3 mrad) should be able to repeatedly hit a 3 cm (1.2 inch) target. A 3 cm diameter target is smaller than the brain stem which is targeted by police snipers for its quick killing effect.[37]

Maximum effective range[edit]

Cartridge Maximum effective
range (m)[38]
5.45×39mm 600–800
5.56×45mm NATO 600–800
7.62×51mm NATO 800–1,000
7.62×54mmR 800–1,000
.300 Winchester Magnum 900–1,200
.338 Lapua Magnum 1,200–1,500
12.7×99mm NATO 1,500–2,000
12.7×108mm 1,500–2,000
14.5×114mm 1,800–2,300

Unlike police sniper rifles, military sniper rifles tend to be employed at the greatest possible distances so that range advantages, like the increased difficulty to spot and engage the sniper, can be exploited.

The most popular military sniper rifles (in terms of numbers in service) are chambered for 7.62 mm (0.30 inch) caliber ammunition, such as 7.62×51mm and 7.62×54mm R. Since sniper rifles of this class must compete with several other types of military weapons with similar range, snipers invariably must employ skilled fieldcraft to conceal their position.[citation needed]

The recent trend in specialized military sniper rifles is towards larger calibers that offer relatively favorable hit probabilities at greater range with anti-personnel cartridges such as .300 Winchester Magnum and .338 Lapua Magnum and anti-materiel cartridges such as 12.7×99mm, 12.7×108mm, and 14.5×114mm. This allows snipers to take fewer risks, and spend less time finding concealment when facing enemies that are not equipped with similar weapons.

Maximum range claims made by military organizations and materiel manufacturers regarding sniper weapon systems are not based on consistent or strictly scientific criteria. The problem is only the bullet interacts after a relatively long flight path with the target (which can also be a materiel target for a sniper bullet). This implies that variables such as the minimal required hit probability, local atmospheric conditions, properties and velocity of the employed bullet (parts), properties of the target and the desired terminal effect are major relevant factors that determine the maximum effective range of the employed system.

See also[edit]

  • List of sniper rifles
  • Longest recorded sniper kills
  • Long range shooting
  • Precision-guided firearm
  • Fully powered cartridge
Related military roles
  • Designated marksman
  • Scout Sniper
  • Sniper
Related military weapons
  • Anti-materiel rifle
  • Anti-tank rifle
  • Assault rifle
  • Battle rifle
  • Carbine rifle
  • Designated marksman rifle

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ «Whitworth Rifle».
  2. ^ «Minutes of proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Volume 19» By Institution of Civil Engineers (Great Britain)
  3. ^ Pegler, Martin (2011). Out of Nowhere: A history of the military sniper, from the Sharpshooter to Afghanistan. Osprey Publishing. ISBN 9781849088756. Retrieved 2013-11-18.
  4. ^ Raudzens, George. «War-Winning Weapons: The Measurement of Technological Determinism in Military History». The Journal of Military History. vol. 54, no. 4, 1990, p. 415.
  5. ^ «Lovat Scouts, Sharpshooters – United Kingdom». 20 March 2020.
  6. ^ Pegler, Martin. Sniper Rifles: From the 19th to the 21st Century. Oxford: Osprey Publishing, 2010, p. 31.
  7. ^ Pegler, Martin (2010). Sniper Rifles: From the 19th to the 21st Century. Oxford: Osprey Publishing, p. 36[ISBN missing]
  8. ^ Pegler, Martin (2004). Out Of Nowhere: A History Of The Military Sniper. Oxford: Osprey Publishing, p. 222.[ISBN missing]
  9. ^ a b c «Telescopic Sights For Rifles.» The British Medical Journal. vol. 1, no. 2891, 1916, p. 765.
  10. ^ Pegler, Martin. Out Of Nowhere: A History Of The Military Sniper. Oxford: Osprey Publishing, 2004, p. 16.
  11. ^ Pegler, Martin. Out Of Nowhere: A History Of The Military Sniper. Oxford: Osprey Publishing, 2004, p. 19.
  12. ^ Pegler, Martin. Out Of Nowhere: A History of the Military Sniper. Oxford: Osprey Publishing, 2004, pp. 19–20.
  13. ^ Raudzens, George. «War-Winning Weapons: The Measurement of Technological Determinism in Military History». The Journal of Military History. vol. 54, no. 4, 1990, p. 420.
  14. ^ a b Pegler, Martin. Sniper Rifles: From the 19th to the 21st Century. Oxford: Osprey Publishing, 2010, p. 6.
  15. ^ Lebleu, Jon. Long Rifle: One Man’s Deadly Sniper Missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. Guilford: The Lyons Press, 2008, p. 11.
  16. ^ Pegler, Martin. Sniper Rifles: From the 19th to the 21st Century. Oxford: Osprey Publishing, 2010, p. 75.
  17. ^ a b Popenker, Max. «Modern sniper rifles». World Guns, 2001.
  18. ^ The Ultimate Sniper: an Advanced Training Manual for Military and Police Snipers, Maj. John L. Plaster, 1993. The information about counter-sniper operations describes techniques for identifying snipers amongst groups of other soldiers. The most easily recognizable feature of a sniper from a great distance is the fact that the sniper’s rifle is longer than all the others.
  19. ^ Cartridges for Long-Range Sniping Rifles by Anthony G Williams
  20. ^ Lee, Tae-Woo (2009). Military Technologies of the World. Vol. 2. Praeger Security International. p. 237. ISBN 978-0275995393.
  21. ^ a b c d Wheeler, Robert E. «Statistical notes on rifle group patterns» (PDF). bobwheeler.com. p. 21. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 September 2006. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  22. ^ Weaver, Jonathan M. Jr. (May 1990). «AMSAA Technical Report No. 461» (PDF). U.S. Army Materiel System Analysis Activity. p. 166. Archived (PDF) from the original on 1 December 2012. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
  23. ^ a b c «рассеивание попаданий. кучность. показатели и зависимость». Enotus (in Russian). 4 September 2009. Archived from the original on 1 October 2009. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  24. ^ «MIL-R-71126(AR)». everyspec.com. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
  25. ^ «US Special Operations Considers A «.338″ Sniper Rifle». Tactical Gun Fan. OutdoorsFan Media. InterMedia Outdoors, Inc. 27 June 2008. Archived from the original on 6 June 2011. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  26. ^ Byrd, Richard A (17 June 2008). «Precession Sniper Rifle – Solicitation Number: H92222-09-PSR». Fbo.gov. Federal Service Desk. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
  27. ^ Weaver, Verdetta J; Lewis, Dorothy E (13 February 2009). «Precision Sniper Rifle (PSR) – Solicitation Number: H92222-09-PSR2». Fbo.gov. Federal Service Desk. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
  28. ^ Beckstrand, Tom (1 July 2009). «SOCOM PSR Contenders». Tactical-life.com. Harris Tactical Group. Archived from the original on 5 June 2009. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
  29. ^ «Precision Sniper Rifles Systems (PSR) Draft Go/No-Go Requirements» (PDF). Fbo.gov. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 June 2017. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
  30. ^ «Precision Sniper Rifle (PSR) Vendor Questionnaire» (PDF). Fbo.gov. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 June 2017. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
  31. ^ «MIL-PRF-32316 (w/Amendment 1), Performance Specification: Rifle, 7.62mm: Semi-Automatic Sniper System (SASS) – M110 (05 Oct 2009)». everyspec.com. Retrieved February 19, 2011.
  32. ^ Street, David (19 October 2009). «M24 Sniper Weapon System Reconfiguration». Fbo.gov. Federal Service Desk. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
  33. ^ «XM2010 Enhanced Sniper Rifle / M2010 ESR (USA)». World Guns. 24 December 2010. Archived from the original on 29 December 2010. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  34. ^ Johnson, Dan (February 2005). «Precision Pair». Guns & Ammo. Primedia Enthusiast Magazine. Archived from the original on 27 April 2005. Retrieved 25 February 2019. The FBI, a national-level policing organization, has recently specified an accuracy level of 0.5 MOA for 5 shots at 100 yd for sniper rifles issued to their SWAT teams
  35. ^ Bartlett, Derrick D. «Police Sniper Utilization Survey». Swat Digest. Archived from the original on 28 September 2007. Minimum documented range is 5 yards, maximum documented range is 187 yards: Police Sniper Utilization Survey, American Sniper Association, 2006, full report available to military and law enforcement agencies only.
  36. ^ «Sniper Utilization Survey». American Sniper Association. Retrieved 25 February 2019. Some information publicly available from The Ultimate Sniper: an Advanced Training Manual for Military and Police Snipers, Major John Plaster, 1993.
  37. ^ Plaster, John (September 1990). «Police Sniper Training». The Police Operations Page. Minnesota National Guard Counter Sniper School. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007.
  38. ^ Approximate maximum effective ranges of common cartridges when used in an adequately accurate rifle system with special long-range high accuracy ammunition at International Standard Atmosphere sea level conditions Common Calibers Used by Snipers

References[edit]

  • Tobias, Ronald (1981). They Shoot to Kill: A Psycho-History of Criminal Sniping. Boulder, Colorado: Paladin Press. ISBN 0-87364-207-4.
  • De Haas, Frank (1995). Bolt Action Rifles. Krause Publications. ISBN 0-87349-168-8.
  • Lebleu, Jon (2008). Long Rifle: One Man’s Deadly Sniper Missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. Guilford: The Lyons Press. ISBN 978-1599214405.
  • Pegler, Martin (2004). Out of Nowhere: A History of the Military Sniper. Oxford: Osprey Publishing. ISBN 978-1846031403.
  • Pegler, Martin (2010). Sniper Rifles: From the 19th to the 21st Century. Oxford: Osprey Publishing. ISBN 978-1849083980.
  • «Minutes of proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers». 19. Institution of Civil Engineers (Great Britain). 1860.
  • Raudzens, George (1990). «War-Winning Weapons: The Measurement of Technological Determinism in Military History». The Journal of Military History. 54 (4): 403–434. doi:10.2307/1986064. JSTOR 1986064.
  • «Telescopic Sights for Rifles». 1 (2891). The British Medical Journal. 1916: 765.
  • Popenker, Max (2001). «Modern Sniper Rifles».
  • Violence Policy Center (May 1999). «One Shot, One Kill: Civilian Sales of Military Sniper Rifles» (PDF).

External links[edit]

  • Modern Firearms list of sniper rifles
  • SniperCentral list of sniper rifles
  • Tack Driving Tactical Rifle from Tac Ops – Detailed overview of the accurization process for a .25 MOA rifle
  • Detailed accuracy articles, by barrel maker Dan Lilja
  • Detail of Russian snipers and sniper rifles of World War Two by Chris Eger, military historian
  • demigodllc.com: Practical long-range rifle shooting
  • Five-minute Sniper 101 Tutorial, Colonial Days to Present
  • Russian will soon have a new sniper rifle ‘the Tochnost’

A sniper rifle is a high-precision, long-range rifle. Requirements include accuracy, reliability, mobility, concealment and optics for anti-personnel, anti-materiel and surveillance uses of the military sniper. The modern sniper rifle is a portable shoulder-fired weapon system with a choice between bolt-action or semi-automatic action, fitted with a telescopic sight for extreme accuracy and chambered for a high-ballistic performance centerfire cartridge.

History[edit]

The Whitworth rifle was arguably the first long-range sniper rifle in the world.[1] Designed by Sir Joseph Whitworth, a prominent British engineer, it used barrels with hexagonal polygonal rifling, which meant that the projectile did not have to bite into the rifling grooves as was done with conventional rifling. His rifle was far more accurate than the Pattern 1853 Enfield, which had shown some weaknesses during the recent Crimean War. At trials in 1857, which tested the accuracy and range of both weapons, Whitworth’s design outperformed the Enfield at a rate of about three to one. Also, the Whitworth rifle was able to hit the target at a range of 2,000 yards, whereas the Enfield could only manage it at a distance of 1,400 yards.[2] During the American Civil War, the Confederate sharpshooters equipped with Whitworth rifles were tasked to kill Union field artillery crews, and were responsible for killing Major General John Sedgwick – one of the highest-ranking officers killed during the Civil War – at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House.

During the Crimean War, the first optical sights were designed for fitting onto the rifles. Much of this pioneering work was the brainchild of Colonel D. Davidson, using optical sights produced by Chance Brothers of Birmingham. This allowed a marksman to more accurately observe and target objects at a greater distance than ever before.[3] The telescopic sight, or scope, was originally fixed and could not be adjusted, which therefore limited its range. By the 1870s, the perfection of breech loading magazine rifles led to sniper rifles having «effective accurate» ranges of up to a mile away from its target.[4]

During the Boer War, the latest breech-loading rifled guns with magazine and smokeless powder were used by both sides. The British were equipped with the Lee–Metford rifle, while the Boers had received the latest Mauser Model 1895 rifles from Germany. In the open terrain of South Africa, the marksman was a crucial component in battle. The Lovat Scouts was a British Army unit formed in 1899 that was renowned for the expert marksmanship and stalking skills of its personnel. The men wore ghillie suits for camouflage and were expertly skilled in observation. Hesketh Hesketh-Prichard said of them that «keener men never lived».[5] After the Boer War, the Scouts became the first official sniper unit in the British Army.

It was not until World War I that sniper rifles began to be used more regularly in battle and certain soldiers given specialized training to use such a rifle. In Germany, these trained snipers were given rifles with telescopic sights, which illuminated at night in order to improve their accuracy.[6] German gunsmiths fitted the scope above the barrel for optimal accuracy.[7]

During the War, the accuracy of the sniper rifle was greatly improved.[8] By the end of World War II snipers were reported to provide «reasonable accuracy» over 600 m (656 yd) with anything over this range being unpredictable.[9] It was during World War I and II that the word ‘sniper’ began to be used commonly, whereas previously those who were armed with sniper rifles were referred to as sharpshooters, or marksmen.[10]

These marksmen, wielding sniper rifles such as the Karabiner 98k and Mosin–Nagant Model 1891/30 sniper rifle, had a drastic and demoralizing effect on the battlefield.[11] Soldiers would often remain hidden in foxholes or trenches so as not to expose themselves to the deadly accuracy of a sniper. Some soldiers even began to disregard orders from commanding officers to protect against potential harm, which thus broke down the chain of command on the battlefield.[12] The sniper rifle soon acquired the reputation of being one of the most effective and ruthless weapons of war.[13]

Though sniper rifles had proved to be extremely effective in combat, there was still a great reluctance in many militaries to adopt a trained sniper regiment.[14] To effectively use a sniper rifle, a soldier had to go through particularly rigorous training, and most people did not make it past the first week.[15] Sniper training was so expensive to conduct that, even until as recently as 1970, the reasoning for having trained snipers as a part of an army was deemed questionable.[14] In Britain, sniper rifles were not seen as being an integral part of an army until after the Germans boasted so much success with sniper teams during the early months of World War I. The British army advisors supposed that the telescopic sights attached to sniper rifles were too easily damaged and thus not well suited for military use.[9] However, they soon realized that these telescopic sights could be improved and made sturdy enough to withstand a sniper rifle shot.[9]

Sniper rifles have continued to be used consistently throughout the later part of the 20th century in Korea, Vietnam and the Middle East as an integral part of the modern style of guerrilla warfare. The durability, accuracy and power of modern sniper rifles are beyond anything in use even 10 years ago and would seem amazing in comparison to any World War II sniper rifles.[16] Now sniper rifles are extremely reliable and are able to fire repeatedly without losing accuracy, whereas earlier sniper rifles would lose accuracy the more consistently they were used due to wear and tear.[17] Sniper rifles continue to be adapted and improved upon with the effective range of modern sniper rifles exceeding 1,000 m (1,094 yd), which make it one of the most accurate, deadly and efficient weapons in use now.[17]

Classification[edit]

Modern sniper rifles can be divided into two basic classes: military and law enforcement.[citation needed]

Military[edit]

Sniper rifles manufactured for military service are often designed for very high durability, range, reliability, sturdiness, serviceability and repairability under adverse environmental and combat conditions, at the sacrifice of a small degree of accuracy. Military snipers and sharpshooters may also be required to carry their rifles and other equipment for long distances, making it important to minimize weight. Military organizations often operate under strict budget constraints, which influences the type and quality of sniper rifles they purchase.

Law enforcement[edit]

Sniper rifles built or modified for use in law enforcement are generally required to have the greatest possible accuracy, but do not need to have as long a range.

Law enforcement-specific rifles are usually used in non-combat (often urban) environments, so they do not have the requirement to be as hardy or portable as military versions; therefore, they may be smaller, because they do not need very long range.

Some of the first sniper rifles designed specifically to meet police and other law-enforcement requirements were developed for West German police after the Munich massacre at the 1972 Summer Olympics. Many police services and law enforcement organizations (such as the U.S. Secret Service) now use rifles designed for law enforcement purposes.

The Heckler & Koch PSG1 is one rifle specifically designed to meet these criteria and is often referred to as an ideal example of this type of sniper rifle. The FN Special Police Rifle was built for, and is marketed to, law enforcement rather than military agencies.

Distinguishing characteristics[edit]

Looking through a telescopic sight.

PSO-1 Sniper Scope Reticle
1 – Lead/deflection scale
2 – Main targeting chevron
3 – Bullet drop chevrons
4 – Rangefinder

The features of a sniper rifle can vary widely depending on the specific tasks it is intended to perform. Features that may distinguish a sniper rifle from other weapons are the presence of a telescopic sight, unusually long overall length,[18] a stock designed for firing from a prone position, and the presence of a bipod and other accessories.

Telescopic sight[edit]

The single most important characteristic that sets a sniper rifle apart from other military or police small arms is the mounting of a telescopic sight, which is relatively easy to distinguish from smaller optical aiming devices found on some modern assault rifles and submachine guns.

The telescopic sights used on sniper rifles differ from other optical sights in that they offer much greater magnification (more than 4× and up to 40×), and have a much larger objective lens (40 to 50 mm in diameter) for a brighter image.

Most telescopic lenses employed in military or police roles have special reticles to aid with judgment of distance, which is an important factor in accurate shot placement due to the bullet’s trajectory.

Action[edit]

The choice between bolt-action and semi-automatic, usually recoil operated or gas operated, is usually determined by specific requirements of the sniper’s role in a particular organization, with each design having advantages and disadvantages. For a given cartridge, a bolt-action rifle is cheaper to build and maintain, more reliable, and lighter, due to fewer moving parts in the mechanism. In addition, the absence of uncontrolled automatic cartridge case ejection helps avoid revealing the shooter’s position. Semi-automatic weapons can serve both as battle rifle and sniper rifle, and allow for a greater rate (and hence volume) of fire. As such rifles may be modified service rifles, an additional benefit can be commonality of operation with the issued infantry rifle. A bolt action is most commonly used in both military and police roles due to its higher accuracy and ease of maintenance. Anti-materiel applications such as mine clearing and special forces operations tend to use semi-automatics.

A Marine manually extracts an empty cartridge and chambers a new 7.62×51mm round in his bolt-action M40A3 sniper rifle. The bolt handle is held in the shooter’s hand and is not visible in this photo.

A designated marksman rifle (DMR) is less specialized than a typical military sniper rifle, often only intended to extend the range of a group of soldiers. Therefore, when a semi-automatic action is used it is due to its ability to cross over into roles similar to the roles of standard issue weapons. There may also be additional logistical advantages if the DMR uses the same ammunition as the more common standard issue weapons. These rifles enable a higher volume of fire, but sacrifice some long range accuracy. They are frequently built from existing selective fire battle rifles or assault rifles, often simply by adding a telescopic sight and adjustable stock.

A police semi-automatic sniper rifle may be used in situations that require a single sniper to engage multiple targets in quick succession, and military semi-automatics, such as the M110 SASS, are used in similar «target-rich» environments.

Magazine[edit]

In a military setting, logistical concerns are the primary determinant of the cartridge used, so sniper rifles are usually limited to rifle cartridges commonly used by the military force employing the rifle and match grade ammunition. Since large national militaries generally change slowly, military rifle ammunition is frequently battle-tested and well-studied by ammunition and firearms experts. Consequently, police forces tend to follow military practices in choosing a sniper rifle cartridge instead of trying to break new ground with less-perfected (but possibly better) ammunition.

Before the introduction of the standard 7.62×51mm NATO (.308 Winchester) cartridge in the 1950s, standard military cartridges were the .30-06 Springfield (7.62×63mm) (United States), .303 British (7.7×56mmR) (United Kingdom), and 7.92×57 mm Mauser (Germany). The .30-06 Springfield continued in service with U.S. Marine Corps snipers during the Vietnam War in the 1970s, well after general adoption of the 7.62×51mm. At the present time, in both the Western world and within NATO, 7.62×51mm is currently the primary cartridge of choice for military and police sniper rifles.

Worldwide, the trend is similar. The preferred sniper cartridge in Russia is another .30 caliber military cartridge, the 7.62×54mmR, which has slightly superior performance to the 7.62×51mm, although the rimmed design limits reliability compared to the latter cartridge. This cartridge was introduced in 1891, 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 1990s. These include the 7 mm Remington Magnum (7.2×64mm), .300 Winchester Magnum (7.62×67mm), and the .338 Lapua Magnum (8.6×70mm). These cartridges offer better ballistic performance and greater effective range than the 7.62×51mm. Though they are not as powerful as .50 caliber cartridges, rifles chambered for these cartridges are not as heavy as those chambered for .50 caliber ammunition, and are significantly more powerful than rifles chambered for 7.62×51mm.[19]

M82A1 SAMR or SASR (Special Applications Scoped Rifle or Semi-Automatic Anti Material Rifle), a .50 caliber anti material rifle used in a sniper rifle.

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.

Anti-materiel rifles tend to be semi-automatic and of a larger caliber than other rifles, using cartridges such as the .50 BMG (12.7×99mm), 12.7×108mm, 14.5×114mm, and 20mm. 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 Mk211 projectile. Due to the considerable size and weight of anti-materiel rifles, two- or three-man sniper teams become necessary.

Barrel[edit]

Barrels are normally of precise manufacture and of a heavier cross section than more traditional barrels in order to reduce the change in impact points between a first shot from a cold barrel and a follow-up shot from a warm barrel. 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.e., installed so that the barrel contacts the rest of the rifle only at the receiver. A free-floating barrel avoids contact with the fore-end of the stock by the barrel itself, slings, bipods, or the sniper’s hands that can interfere with barrel harmonics. 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.

External longitudinal fluting that contributes to heat dissipation by increasing the surface area, while simultaneously decreasing the weight of the barrel, is sometimes used on sniper-rifle barrels.

Sniper-rifle barrels may also utilize 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 a means of adjusting the point of impact while fitted.

Military sniper rifles tend to have barrel lengths of 609.6 mm (24 inches) or longer, to allow the cartridge propellant to fully burn, reducing the amount of revealing muzzle flash and increasing muzzle velocity. Police sniper rifles may use shorter barrels to improve handling characteristics. The shorter barrels’ muzzle velocity loss is unimportant at closer ranges; the impact velocity of the bullet is more than sufficient.

Stock[edit]

The most common special feature of a sniper rifle stock is the adjustable cheek piece, where the shooter’s cheek meets the rear of the stock. For most rifles equipped with a telescopic sight, this area is raised slightly, because the telescope is positioned higher than iron sights. A cheek piece is simply a section of the stock that can be adjusted up or down to suit the individual shooter. To further aid this individual fitting, the stock can sometimes also be adjusted for length, often by varying the number of inserts at the rear of the stock where it meets the shooter’s shoulder. If the stock is manufactured from wood, environmental conditions or operational use may warp the wood, which may cause slight alignment or barrel harmonics changes over time, altering the point of impact. Stocks manufactured from polymers and metal alloys are less susceptible to point of impact shifting by environmental conditions. Sniper stocks are typically designed to avoid making contact with the barrel of the weapon and minimize the effects of environmental inconstancies. Modern sniper rifle stocks tend to be designed around a rigid chassis, offer user adjustability to allow shooters of various sizes and shapes to tailor the stock to their personal preferences and modular attachment points to provide flexibility to utilize (future) low light and day light aiming optics, laser designators, and other accessories without the need for custom made mounting interface kits.

  • M24 SWS (1988) with classic shaped polymer stock with adjustable length of pull.

    M24 SWS (1988) with classic shaped polymer stock with adjustable length of pull.

  • M2010 ESR (2011) "M24 SWS total conversion upgrade" based on an aluminum alloy chassis stock with fully adjustable side-folding buttstock and tubular handguard offering rail interface system attachment points.

    M2010 ESR (2011) «M24 SWS total conversion upgrade» based on an aluminum alloy chassis stock with fully adjustable side-folding buttstock and tubular handguard offering rail interface system attachment points.

  • Barrett MRAD (MK 22 PSR) (2013) multi-caliber modular sniper rifle based on an aluminum alloy chassis stock with fully adjustable side-folding buttstock and a front offering rail interface system attachment points with mounted Picatinny rails for tactical attachments.

    Barrett MRAD (MK 22 PSR) (2013) multi-caliber modular sniper rifle based on an aluminum alloy chassis stock with fully adjustable side-folding buttstock and a front offering rail interface system attachment points with mounted Picatinny rails for tactical attachments.

Accessories[edit]

An adjustable sling is often fitted on the rifle, used by the sniper to achieve better stability when standing, kneeling, or sitting. The sniper uses the sling to «lock-in» by wrapping his non-firing arm into the sling forcing his arm to be still.
Non-static weapon mounts, such as bipods, monopods and shooting sticks, are also regularly used to aid and improve stability and reduce operator fatigue.
Shooting bags are also commonly used to help stabilize the rifle or to provide a variable base.

Capabilities[edit]

Accuracy[edit]

Comparison of 0.5, 1, and 3 MOA extreme spread levels against a human torso at 800 m (left) and a human head at 100 m (right)

Precision Weapon Engagement Ranges & Dispersion according to the US Army

The Tango 51 sniper rifle has an accuracy guarantee of 0.25 MOA (0.07 mrad)

A military-issue battle rifle or assault rifle is usually capable of between 3–6 minute of angle (1–2 milliradian) accuracy.[20] A standard-issue military sniper rifle is typically capable of 1–3 MOA (0.3–1 mrad) accuracy, with a police sniper rifle capable of 0.25–1.5 MOA (0.1–0.5 mrad) accuracy. For comparison, a competition target or benchrest rifle may be capable of accuracy up to 0.15–0.3 MOA (0.05–0.1 mrad)[inconsistent].

A 1 MOA (0.28 mrad) average extreme spread for a 5-shot group (meaning the center-to-center distance between the two most distant bullet holes in a shot-group) translates into a 69% probability that the bullet’s point of impact will be in a Target Circle with a diameter of 23.3 cm (9.2 in) at 800 m (875 yd).[21] This average extreme spread for a 5-shot group and the accompanying hit probability are considered sufficient for effectively hitting a human shape at 800 m distance.

In 1982, a U.S. Army draft requirement for a Sniper Weapon System was: «The System will: (6) Have an accuracy of no more than 0.75 MOA (0.2 mrad) for a 5-shot group at 1,500 meters when fired from a supported, non-benchrest position».[22] The Sniper Weapon System (M24) adopted in 1988 has a stated maximum effective range of 800 meters and a maximum allowed average mean radius (AMR) of 1.9 inches at 300 yards from a machine rest, what corresponds to a 0.6 MOA (0.17 mrad) extreme spread for a 5-shot group when using 7.62 × 51 mm M118 Special Ball cartridges.[21][23][24]

A 2008 United States military market survey for a Precision Sniper Rifle (PSR) calls for 1 MOA (0.3 mrad) extreme vertical spread for all shots in a 5-round group fired at targets at 300, 600, 900, 1,200 and 1,500 meters.[25][26] In 2009 a United States Special Operations Command market survey calls for 1 MOA (0.28 mrad) extreme vertical spread for all shots in a 10-round group fired at targets at 300, 600, 900, 1,200 and 1,500 meters.[27][28] The 2009 Precision Sniper Rifle requirements state that the PSR when fired without suppressor shall provide a confidence factor of 80% that the weapon and ammunition combination is capable of holding 1 MOA (0.28 mrad) extreme vertical spread. This shall be calculated from 150 ten (10) round groups that were fired unsuppressed. No individual group shall exceed 1.5 MOA (0.42 mrad) extreme vertical spread. All accuracy will be taken at the 1,500 meter point.[29][30]

In 2008 the US military adopted the M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System which has corresponding maximum allowed extreme spread of 1.8 MOA (0.5 mrad) for a 5-shot group on 300 feet, using M118LR ammunition or equivalent.[21][23][31] In 2010 the maximum bullet dispersion requirement for the M24 .300 Winchester Magnum corresponds[21][23] to 1.4 MOA (0.39 mrad) extreme spread for 5 shot group on 100 meters.[32] In 2011, the US military adapted the .300 Winchester Magnum M2010 Enhanced Sniper Rifle that has to meet an accuracy requirement to fire ≤ 1 MOA/0.28 mrad (less than a 2-inch shot group at 200 yards) before being released for fielding.[33]

Although accuracy standards for police rifles do not widely exist, rifles are frequently seen with accuracy levels from 0.5 to 1.5 MOA (0.2–0.5 mrad).[34] For typical policing situations, an extreme spread accuracy level no better than 1 MOA (0.3 mrad) is usually all that is required. This is because police typically employ their rifles at short ranges.[35][36] At 100 m or less, a rifle with a relatively low accuracy of only 1 MOA (0.3 mrad) should be able to repeatedly hit a 3 cm (1.2 inch) target. A 3 cm diameter target is smaller than the brain stem which is targeted by police snipers for its quick killing effect.[37]

Maximum effective range[edit]

Cartridge Maximum effective
range (m)[38]
5.45×39mm 600–800
5.56×45mm NATO 600–800
7.62×51mm NATO 800–1,000
7.62×54mmR 800–1,000
.300 Winchester Magnum 900–1,200
.338 Lapua Magnum 1,200–1,500
12.7×99mm NATO 1,500–2,000
12.7×108mm 1,500–2,000
14.5×114mm 1,800–2,300

Unlike police sniper rifles, military sniper rifles tend to be employed at the greatest possible distances so that range advantages, like the increased difficulty to spot and engage the sniper, can be exploited.

The most popular military sniper rifles (in terms of numbers in service) are chambered for 7.62 mm (0.30 inch) caliber ammunition, such as 7.62×51mm and 7.62×54mm R. Since sniper rifles of this class must compete with several other types of military weapons with similar range, snipers invariably must employ skilled fieldcraft to conceal their position.[citation needed]

The recent trend in specialized military sniper rifles is towards larger calibers that offer relatively favorable hit probabilities at greater range with anti-personnel cartridges such as .300 Winchester Magnum and .338 Lapua Magnum and anti-materiel cartridges such as 12.7×99mm, 12.7×108mm, and 14.5×114mm. This allows snipers to take fewer risks, and spend less time finding concealment when facing enemies that are not equipped with similar weapons.

Maximum range claims made by military organizations and materiel manufacturers regarding sniper weapon systems are not based on consistent or strictly scientific criteria. The problem is only the bullet interacts after a relatively long flight path with the target (which can also be a materiel target for a sniper bullet). This implies that variables such as the minimal required hit probability, local atmospheric conditions, properties and velocity of the employed bullet (parts), properties of the target and the desired terminal effect are major relevant factors that determine the maximum effective range of the employed system.

See also[edit]

  • List of sniper rifles
  • Longest recorded sniper kills
  • Long range shooting
  • Precision-guided firearm
  • Fully powered cartridge
Related military roles
  • Designated marksman
  • Scout Sniper
  • Sniper
Related military weapons
  • Anti-materiel rifle
  • Anti-tank rifle
  • Assault rifle
  • Battle rifle
  • Carbine rifle
  • Designated marksman rifle

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ «Whitworth Rifle».
  2. ^ «Minutes of proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Volume 19» By Institution of Civil Engineers (Great Britain)
  3. ^ Pegler, Martin (2011). Out of Nowhere: A history of the military sniper, from the Sharpshooter to Afghanistan. Osprey Publishing. ISBN 9781849088756. Retrieved 2013-11-18.
  4. ^ Raudzens, George. «War-Winning Weapons: The Measurement of Technological Determinism in Military History». The Journal of Military History. vol. 54, no. 4, 1990, p. 415.
  5. ^ «Lovat Scouts, Sharpshooters – United Kingdom». 20 March 2020.
  6. ^ Pegler, Martin. Sniper Rifles: From the 19th to the 21st Century. Oxford: Osprey Publishing, 2010, p. 31.
  7. ^ Pegler, Martin (2010). Sniper Rifles: From the 19th to the 21st Century. Oxford: Osprey Publishing, p. 36[ISBN missing]
  8. ^ Pegler, Martin (2004). Out Of Nowhere: A History Of The Military Sniper. Oxford: Osprey Publishing, p. 222.[ISBN missing]
  9. ^ a b c «Telescopic Sights For Rifles.» The British Medical Journal. vol. 1, no. 2891, 1916, p. 765.
  10. ^ Pegler, Martin. Out Of Nowhere: A History Of The Military Sniper. Oxford: Osprey Publishing, 2004, p. 16.
  11. ^ Pegler, Martin. Out Of Nowhere: A History Of The Military Sniper. Oxford: Osprey Publishing, 2004, p. 19.
  12. ^ Pegler, Martin. Out Of Nowhere: A History of the Military Sniper. Oxford: Osprey Publishing, 2004, pp. 19–20.
  13. ^ Raudzens, George. «War-Winning Weapons: The Measurement of Technological Determinism in Military History». The Journal of Military History. vol. 54, no. 4, 1990, p. 420.
  14. ^ a b Pegler, Martin. Sniper Rifles: From the 19th to the 21st Century. Oxford: Osprey Publishing, 2010, p. 6.
  15. ^ Lebleu, Jon. Long Rifle: One Man’s Deadly Sniper Missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. Guilford: The Lyons Press, 2008, p. 11.
  16. ^ Pegler, Martin. Sniper Rifles: From the 19th to the 21st Century. Oxford: Osprey Publishing, 2010, p. 75.
  17. ^ a b Popenker, Max. «Modern sniper rifles». World Guns, 2001.
  18. ^ The Ultimate Sniper: an Advanced Training Manual for Military and Police Snipers, Maj. John L. Plaster, 1993. The information about counter-sniper operations describes techniques for identifying snipers amongst groups of other soldiers. The most easily recognizable feature of a sniper from a great distance is the fact that the sniper’s rifle is longer than all the others.
  19. ^ Cartridges for Long-Range Sniping Rifles by Anthony G Williams
  20. ^ Lee, Tae-Woo (2009). Military Technologies of the World. Vol. 2. Praeger Security International. p. 237. ISBN 978-0275995393.
  21. ^ a b c d Wheeler, Robert E. «Statistical notes on rifle group patterns» (PDF). bobwheeler.com. p. 21. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 September 2006. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  22. ^ Weaver, Jonathan M. Jr. (May 1990). «AMSAA Technical Report No. 461» (PDF). U.S. Army Materiel System Analysis Activity. p. 166. Archived (PDF) from the original on 1 December 2012. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
  23. ^ a b c «рассеивание попаданий. кучность. показатели и зависимость». Enotus (in Russian). 4 September 2009. Archived from the original on 1 October 2009. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  24. ^ «MIL-R-71126(AR)». everyspec.com. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
  25. ^ «US Special Operations Considers A «.338″ Sniper Rifle». Tactical Gun Fan. OutdoorsFan Media. InterMedia Outdoors, Inc. 27 June 2008. Archived from the original on 6 June 2011. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  26. ^ Byrd, Richard A (17 June 2008). «Precession Sniper Rifle – Solicitation Number: H92222-09-PSR». Fbo.gov. Federal Service Desk. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
  27. ^ Weaver, Verdetta J; Lewis, Dorothy E (13 February 2009). «Precision Sniper Rifle (PSR) – Solicitation Number: H92222-09-PSR2». Fbo.gov. Federal Service Desk. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
  28. ^ Beckstrand, Tom (1 July 2009). «SOCOM PSR Contenders». Tactical-life.com. Harris Tactical Group. Archived from the original on 5 June 2009. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
  29. ^ «Precision Sniper Rifles Systems (PSR) Draft Go/No-Go Requirements» (PDF). Fbo.gov. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 June 2017. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
  30. ^ «Precision Sniper Rifle (PSR) Vendor Questionnaire» (PDF). Fbo.gov. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 June 2017. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
  31. ^ «MIL-PRF-32316 (w/Amendment 1), Performance Specification: Rifle, 7.62mm: Semi-Automatic Sniper System (SASS) – M110 (05 Oct 2009)». everyspec.com. Retrieved February 19, 2011.
  32. ^ Street, David (19 October 2009). «M24 Sniper Weapon System Reconfiguration». Fbo.gov. Federal Service Desk. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
  33. ^ «XM2010 Enhanced Sniper Rifle / M2010 ESR (USA)». World Guns. 24 December 2010. Archived from the original on 29 December 2010. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  34. ^ Johnson, Dan (February 2005). «Precision Pair». Guns & Ammo. Primedia Enthusiast Magazine. Archived from the original on 27 April 2005. Retrieved 25 February 2019. The FBI, a national-level policing organization, has recently specified an accuracy level of 0.5 MOA for 5 shots at 100 yd for sniper rifles issued to their SWAT teams
  35. ^ Bartlett, Derrick D. «Police Sniper Utilization Survey». Swat Digest. Archived from the original on 28 September 2007. Minimum documented range is 5 yards, maximum documented range is 187 yards: Police Sniper Utilization Survey, American Sniper Association, 2006, full report available to military and law enforcement agencies only.
  36. ^ «Sniper Utilization Survey». American Sniper Association. Retrieved 25 February 2019. Some information publicly available from The Ultimate Sniper: an Advanced Training Manual for Military and Police Snipers, Major John Plaster, 1993.
  37. ^ Plaster, John (September 1990). «Police Sniper Training». The Police Operations Page. Minnesota National Guard Counter Sniper School. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007.
  38. ^ Approximate maximum effective ranges of common cartridges when used in an adequately accurate rifle system with special long-range high accuracy ammunition at International Standard Atmosphere sea level conditions Common Calibers Used by Snipers

References[edit]

  • Tobias, Ronald (1981). They Shoot to Kill: A Psycho-History of Criminal Sniping. Boulder, Colorado: Paladin Press. ISBN 0-87364-207-4.
  • De Haas, Frank (1995). Bolt Action Rifles. Krause Publications. ISBN 0-87349-168-8.
  • Lebleu, Jon (2008). Long Rifle: One Man’s Deadly Sniper Missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. Guilford: The Lyons Press. ISBN 978-1599214405.
  • Pegler, Martin (2004). Out of Nowhere: A History of the Military Sniper. Oxford: Osprey Publishing. ISBN 978-1846031403.
  • Pegler, Martin (2010). Sniper Rifles: From the 19th to the 21st Century. Oxford: Osprey Publishing. ISBN 978-1849083980.
  • «Minutes of proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers». 19. Institution of Civil Engineers (Great Britain). 1860.
  • Raudzens, George (1990). «War-Winning Weapons: The Measurement of Technological Determinism in Military History». The Journal of Military History. 54 (4): 403–434. doi:10.2307/1986064. JSTOR 1986064.
  • «Telescopic Sights for Rifles». 1 (2891). The British Medical Journal. 1916: 765.
  • Popenker, Max (2001). «Modern Sniper Rifles».
  • Violence Policy Center (May 1999). «One Shot, One Kill: Civilian Sales of Military Sniper Rifles» (PDF).

External links[edit]

  • Modern Firearms list of sniper rifles
  • SniperCentral list of sniper rifles
  • Tack Driving Tactical Rifle from Tac Ops – Detailed overview of the accurization process for a .25 MOA rifle
  • Detailed accuracy articles, by barrel maker Dan Lilja
  • Detail of Russian snipers and sniper rifles of World War Two by Chris Eger, military historian
  • demigodllc.com: Practical long-range rifle shooting
  • Five-minute Sniper 101 Tutorial, Colonial Days to Present
  • Russian will soon have a new sniper rifle ‘the Tochnost’

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Снайперская винтовка, которая может видеть сквозь стены, мины близости и большой бой с ножом.



A sniper rifle that can see through walls, proximity mines and great knife fighting.


Снайперская винтовка — единственное оружие в игре, у которого пуля, достигает своей цели через некоторое время (зависит от расстояния).



This means that, unlike in other weapons in the game, a bullet fired from sniper rifle reaches its target after some time (which depends on the distance).


Снайперская винтовка наносит абсурдно высокий урон.


Снайперская винтовка имеет дальность 1800 метров и стреляет пулями, которые пробивают стены, по сути испаряя врагов.



The sniper rifle has a range of 1,800 meters and fires bullets that go through walls and essentially vaporize enemies.


Снайперская винтовка может вести как одиночный, так и непрерывный автоматический огонь по старому доброму принципу отвода пороховых газов из канала ствола.



The sniper rifle can conduct both single and continuous automatic fire according to the good old principle of removal of powder gases from the barrel.


Снайперская винтовка поставляется с двумя вариантами чехлов: жестким и мягким.



Sniper rifle comes with two versions of covers: hard and soft.


Снайперская винтовка сделана по образцу британского АШМ.



The Sniper Rifle is modelled after the British AWM.


Снайперская винтовка Мосина прекрасно подходит для точечных выстрелов по дальним одиночным целям.



Mosin sniper rifle is perfect for point shots at distant single targets.


Снайперская винтовка M40 смертных до 1094 метров расстоянии 11 футбольных полей.



Sniper Rifle M40 mortal to 1094 meters distance of 11 football fields.


Снайперская винтовка СВ-98 разработана под разные виды боеприпасов, как отечественных, так и зарубежных производителей.



Sniper rifle CB-98 developed for different types of ammunition, both domestic and foreign manufacturers.


Снайперская винтовка СВ-98 ижевского производства предназначена для поражения живой силы противника — в том числе в бронежилетах, — на дистанции до километра.



Sniper rifle CB-98 Izhevsk production is intended to engage enemy personnel — including bulletproof vests — at distances up to a kilometer.


Снайперская винтовка, как и штурмовая винтовка, должна быть у каждого игрока.



Sniper rifle, just like assault rifle should be owned by any player.


Снайперская винтовка, будучи модифицированной штурмовой винтовкой, является надёжным оружием во время движения его владельца и абсолютно смертельным — если его владелец не двигается.



A modified assault rifle, the Sniper Rifle is a dependable weapon when mobile and absolutely deadly when stationary.


Снайперская винтовка «Точность» может поражать цели на предельном расстоянии не менее 1500 метров.



Reference: Sniper rifle Accuracy can hit targets at extreme distance not less than 1500 meters.


Снайперская винтовка Zastava M76 с ночным прицелом.



Zastava M76 sniper rifle with night vision scope.


Снайперская винтовка Драгунова была принята на вооружение в 1963 году.



The Dragunov sniper rifle was put into service in 1963.


Смотрите также Снайперская винтовка Драгунова СВД.


Снайперская винтовка со своим мощным прицелом и длинным стволом является одним из самых узнаваемых видов оружия в арсенале любой армии и популяризируется в исторических событиях, фильмах и других средствах массовой информации.



With its powerful scope and long barrel, the sniper rifle is one of the most recognisable weapons in an army’s arsenal and has been popularised through historical events, film and other media.


Эта Снайперская винтовка является тяжелой, и каждый выстрел вылетает из ствола с таким пугающим темпом, что едва ли возможно отследить траекторию пули, даже на экстремальных расстояниях — это похоже на лазерный луч.



This Sniper Rifle feels weighty, and every shot thunders out of the barrel at such a blistering pace that there’s hardly any bullet drop, even at extreme distances — it’s like a laser beam.


Снайперская винтовка Bolt-Action (версия с одной пулей) — самое мощное оружие в игре.



Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle (single bullet version) — The most powerful weapon in the game.

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