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The VKS Russias 12.7x 55 rifle
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 2:14 pm
by Chuck
One for Snayperskaya I think...
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2011 ... 5mm-rifle/
The KBP VKS is technically chambered for the same 12.7x55mm cartridge cases as the ASh-12, but loaded rounds are considerably different. The Ash-12 is 12.7x55mm cartridges are loaded with (relatively) light bullets, much like the .50 Beowulf and the ancient .50-70 Government. The VKS is loaded with very long and very heavy bullets, so much longer that I doubt they would function in an ASh-12. The bullets weigh up to 1170 grain! - See more at:
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2011 ... zseFX.dpuf
Re: The VKS Russias 12.7x 55 rifle
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 2:26 pm
by JS569
Anyone else spot the resemblance to the L85?
Re: The VKS Russias 12.7x 55 rifle
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 6:31 pm
by snayperskaya
JS569 wrote:Anyone else spot the resemblance to the L85?
As in they're both bullpups......
Cheers Chuck, the VKS was developed in 2002 at the request of the FSB (successor to the KGB) and is only used by specialist units of the FSB and MVD.The development program, codenamed “Vychlop” (exhaust) was handed over to the design team at the State-owned Central Design and Development bureau of Hunting and Sporting arms (TSKIB SOO), located in the city of Tula.
Re: The VKS Russias 12.7x 55 rifle
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 6:57 pm
by meles meles
Hmm, wonders if Mr Plod would sanction one for the sett armoury...
Re: The VKS Russias 12.7x 55 rifle
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 9:11 pm
by Chuck
Yer welcome Snayperskaya.
Re: The VKS Russias 12.7x 55 rifle
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 9:50 pm
by snayperskaya
Heres another one for you
ASVK / KSVK 12.7x108mm large caliber sniper/anti-materiel rifle
Re: The VKS Russias 12.7x 55 rifle
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 9:59 pm
by meles meles
Pah ! We'll see your 12.7mm rifle and raise you a 12.5 inch rifle...
Re: The VKS Russias 12.7x 55 rifle
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 9:59 pm
by Dangermouse
Any one else noticed the bipod on the rifle in the original link?
After thought springs to mind,
DM
Re: The VKS Russias 12.7x 55 rifle
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 10:04 pm
by snayperskaya
Dangermouse wrote:Any one else noticed the bipod on the rifle in the original link?
After thought springs to mind,
DM
It is an integral folding bipod, not an add-on.