SR-4 (SR4) Sniper Rifle (Russia)

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SR-4 (SR4) Sniper Rifle



Caliber

9x69mm SP-14

Action

Manually operated, bolt action

Overall length

1225 mm

Barrel length

?

Weight (less scope and ammunition)

6 kg

Magazine capacity

5 rounds



SR4 Long Range sniper rifle was designed and is manufactured by Central Scientific & Research Institute of Precision Machine building (TSNII TochMash), leading Russian center for R&D in military small arms, ammunition and special equipment. Produced in small batches, this rifle is intended for use at ranges in excess of 1000 meters, and provides a domestic equivalent (in terms of performance) to western rifles chambered for .338 Lapua magnum ammunition. In fact, the proprietary 9x69mm SP-14 sniper ammunition is based on the .338LM case, necked out to accept indigenous 9mm bullet with combination lead & aluminum core. SR-4 sniper rifle was officially adopted by Russian FSB (Federal Security service) in 2011 and is used by FSB snipers. According to the manufacturer, SR4 sniper rifle with SP14 ammunition is capable of 1 MOA accuracy (groups not bigger than 90mm at 300 meters).



The SR-4 sniper rifle is a manually operated, rotary bolt action rifle with detachable magazine. It features wooden stock with adjustable length of pull and cheek rest. Trigger unit is fully adjustable and can be easily detached from rifle for tuning or maintenance. Top of the receiver is provided with integrated Picatinny rail that can accept variety of day or night scopes; standard daylight sight is the Dedal DS5-20X56 telescope. Rifle also features back-up iron sights.

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