Czech armed forces order Desert Tech HTI sniper rifles

[Zarvan]

The Czech Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract worth CZK75 million (USD3 million) for Desert Tech Hard Target Interdiction (HTI) rifles for use by Czech special forces in international operations.

The contract includes the delivery of 30 sniper rifles, each with a set of conversion kits for .375 CT and .50 BMG cartridges (including barrel, bolt, and magazines), along with scopes, 120 replacement barrels (737 mm/29 inches long), 21,000 cartridges, and additional accessories such as bipods, mounts, and cases.

The HTI is a bullpup design, multi-calibre (convertible between .375 CT, .408 CT, .416 Barrett and .50 BMG), bolt-action sniper/anti-materiel rifle capable of engaging targets out to ranges of 2,200-2,750 m. It is equipped with a quick-change barrel that can be replaced in less than 60 seconds even in field conditions.

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The Czech MoD has ordered 30 Desert Tech Hard Target Interdiction rifles for use by Czech special forces. (Desert Tech)




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[Penguin]

kewl rifle

 

[Trango Towers]

30 rifles for 3 million?? Really

 

[Sage]

I wont feel comfortable with it as the bolt is directly under the cheek ....not good according to the safety purposes ....

 

[Counterpunch]

30 rifles for 3 million?? Really

Yes & No!

"....each with a set of conversion kits for .375 CT and .50 BMG cartridges (including barrel, bolt, and magazines), along with scopes, 120 replacement barrels (737 mm/29 inches long), 21,000 cartridges, and additional accessories such as bipods, mounts, and cases"

 

[Trango Towers]

Yes & No!

"....each with a set of conversion kits for .375 CT and .50 BMG cartridges (including barrel, bolt, and magazines), along with scopes, 120 replacement barrels (737 mm/29 inches long), 21,000 cartridges, and additional accessories such as bipods, mounts, and cases"

If you look at .50 rifles and compare the prices this is way over the top

 

[damiendehorn]

A Desert Tech Hard Target Interdiction, with additional barrels/kit and scope is less then $12,000.

 

[XDescendantX]

I wont feel comfortable with it as the bolt is directly under the cheek ....not good according to the safety purposes ....

Hmm you may be right. The casing could bounce off of the bolt and hit someone in the face.

 

[Sage]

Hmm you may be right. The casing could bounce off of the bolt and hit someone in the face.

Even if that is not the case, for safety reason the bolt slit should not be that close to the face ...you feel the load of the bullet right under your cheek and the moment you press the trigger and if things go wrong because of the round in the chamber ...your face can be blown ...