Russian sniper rifle.

[1066]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... newcomment

[snayperskaya]

The Daily Mail is behind the times as production started in 2005......

The Russian Federal Protective Service have had the in service for at least 5 years.

http://lobaevarms.com/products/svlk-lon ... per-rifle/

[The Gun Pimp]

Nice - but that scope-base....... Maybe they'll eventually hear about the March Genesis.

[Lancs Lad]

Having the ability to reach the target is one thing but actually hitting the intended target at extended range is another thing all together. 'Easy' is not a word that springs to mind!

LL

[Cookisan]

It surprised me that it's chambered in 408 Cheytac, I'd have thought the Russians would have developed their own rather than go American!

[1066]

It surprised me that it's chambered in 408 Cheytac, I'd have thought the Russians would have developed their own rather than go American!

I see the .408 Cheytac is it's self developed from the .505 Gibbs big game cartridge from 1911.

[Cookisan]

Just reading the Wikipedia blurb,

"The .505 Gibbs is a niche cartridge designed for hunting heavy, thick skinned dangerous game animals, such as cape buffalo, elephant, and rhino."

You would need a rather large pair to go after those animals. I've a photo of my scared looking grandmother in the back of a re-designed Landcrusier after they met a cape buffalo on safari many years ago!

[Les]

My variation request is already in the post.

[snayperskaya]

It surprised me that it's chambered in 408 Cheytac, I'd have thought the Russians would have developed their own rather than go American!

Some Spetsnaz and FSB units use the AI AWM-F chambered in .338LM and have used them in counter-terrorist ops in Dagestan.The MVD and FSS also use the AI-AW in 7.62 NATO.

Russian units also uses the Steyr SSG-08 and the FSB Alpha Group use the 9mm H&K MP5A3, plus other "Western" weapons.Russian special forces and special purpose units have quite a bit of autonomy on what weapons they can select for use compared to their regular army counterparts.

Russian FSB in Dagestan with AI and HK-416......

https://youtu.be/9bFXsnEUg6M

[Hunterboy]

I thought part of the idea was the Russian special forces would be behind enemy lines and reliant on using NATO ammo anyway. A bit like their aircraft having NATO refuelling points fitted as well as Warsaw Pact.