Page 1 of 2
Russian sniper rifle.
Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2020 9:49 pm
by 1066
Re: Russian sniper rifle.
Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2020 10:23 pm
by 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/
Re: Russian sniper rifle.
Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2020 10:23 pm
by The Gun Pimp
Nice - but that scope-base....... Maybe they'll eventually hear about the March Genesis.
Re: Russian sniper rifle.
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2020 5:52 am
by 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
Re: Russian sniper rifle.
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2020 9:57 am
by 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!
Re: Russian sniper rifle.
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2020 10:37 am
by 1066
Cookisan wrote: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.
Re: Russian sniper rifle.
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2020 10:56 am
by 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!
Re: Russian sniper rifle.
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2020 11:48 am
by Les
My variation request is already in the post.
Re: Russian sniper rifle.
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2020 1:54 pm
by snayperskaya
Cookisan wrote: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
Re: Russian sniper rifle.
Posted: Sun May 24, 2020 9:22 pm
by 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.