SV-98M Russian 7.62mm Sniper Rifle

SV-98M

Sniper Rifle

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Basic Information

Name

SV-98M Russian 7.62mm Sniper Rifle

Designation

SV-98M

Alternate Designation

SV-98M

Equipment Type

Sniper Rifle

Manufacturer

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Date of Introduction

2003

Description

The SV-98M is the post-2017 Kalashnikov Concern production variant and is based on the 2013 upgraded SV-98 variant. It has a lightweight skeleton stock made of aluminum alloys, a Picatinny rail for optical scopes on the top of its upper receiver, a folding stock, and an integrated bipod. It is chambered for the 7N1 or 7N14 7.62×54mmR sniper cartridges and has a magazine capacity of 10 rounds. The sniper rifle has a combat weight of 7.8 kg, a length of 1,200 mm (including a barrel of 650 mm), and an effective firing range of 1,000 m. It can be equipped with a suppressor instead of the organic muzzle brake to reduce the sound blast, blowback and flash when it is being fired. The SV-98M is primarily intended for the snipers of the Russian Ground Forces. According to a source in the local defense industry, the military has ordered a small batch of SV-98M sniper rifles for operational tests and evaluation.[

Variants

Upgraded SV-98 n 2013 an upgraded SV-98 variant was developed by Izhmash featuring an adjustable aluminum skeleton type stock. Izhmash expects the upgraded variant to be more economical to produce and offer improved maintainability and accuracy of fire. It has been tested by Izhmash since 2013. The upgraded sniper rifle features an aluminum alloy receiver providing enhanced performance and lower cost of production. The adjustable stock is ambidextrous. The buttstock length is adjustable and the position of the butt plate and comb adjusts by length and height. It also features a bipod in the forearm and a leg in the buttstock; adjustment of each leg is independent. In travel position the bipod is folded into the forearm, and the rear leg – into the buttstock, and, thus, do not enlarge the overall dimensions of the weapon. The upgraded SV-98 is can also be equipped with a tactical suppressor to reduce the sound blast, blowback and flash when it is being fired. It also features a Picatinny rail on top of the receiver to mount Russian-made and foreign-made optics. It comes with a standard 1P69 optical sight with a 3–10× variable magnification and is equipped with an open sight. The rifle safety catch locks the trigger, inerts the sear and prevents the rotary bolt from turning (unlocking).

SV-98M The SV-98M is the post 2017 Kalashnikov Concern production variant and is based on the 2013 upgraded SV-98 variant. It has a lightweight skeleton stock made of aluminium alloys, a Picatinny rail for optical scopes on the top of its upper receiver, a folding stock, and an integrated bipod. It is chambered for the 7N1 or 7N14 7.62×54mmR sniper cartridges and has a magazine capacity of 10 rounds. The sniper rifle has a combat weight of 7.8 kg, a length of 1,200 mm (including a barrel of 650 mm), and an effective firing range of 1,000 m. It can be equipped with a suppressor instead of the organic muzzle brake to reduce the sound blast, blowback and flash when it is being fired. The SV-98M is primarily intended for the snipers of the Russian Ground Forces. According to a source in the local defence industry, the military has ordered a small batch of SV-98M sniper rifles for operational test and evaluation.

SV-338, SV-338M, SV-338 M1 Based on the Record full bore sport shooting rifle series Izhmash also developed the SV-338, SV-338M, and SV-338 M1 sniper rifles chambered for the .338 Lapua Magnum (8.6×70mm or 8.58×70mm) cartridge. These rifles feature scaled-up magnum bolt actions but are similar to the SV-98.

System

Alternative Designation SV-98M

Type Sniper Rifle

Caliber 7.62 mm

Action Bolt

Feed System 10 round detachable magazine

Operation Russian and Armenia (current information)

Muzzle Velocity 820 m/s

Effective Firing Range, Iron Sight 600 m

Effective Firing Range, Optical Sight 1,000 m

Feed System 10-round detachable magazine

Dimensions

Length 1200.0 mm

Length, Barrel 650 mm (25.59 in) (4 grooves, right-hand twist)

Length, with suppressor 1375.0 mm

Combat Weight 5.8 kg

Ammunition

Notes This rifle is capable of firing standard issue ball ammo in either caliber, but the trained DSMs or Snipers that the rifle will be issued to will also have access to target quality ammunition in order to take advantage of the superb, intrinsic accuracy offered by this sniper system.

Ammunition (Option 1)

Type Ball

Caliber 7.62 mm

Cartridge 7.62x54Rmm

Muzzle Velocity 820.0 m/s

Range, Effective 1000 m, optical sights

Range, Effective 600 m, iron sights

Note Additional Ammo includes 7N1 or 7N14

Sights

Notes Trigger is fully adjustable for weight of pull. This rifle is capable of firing standard issue ball ammo in either caliber, but the trained DSMs or Snipers that the rifle will be issued to will also have access to target quality ammunition in order to take advantage of the superb, intrinsic accuracy offered by this sniper system.

Type Telescopic sight and iron sights

Image Sources

Notes https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:SV-98_sniper_rifle_at_Military-technical_forum_ARMY-2016_01.jpg; https://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2018/07/kalashnikov-to-deliver-sv-98m-sniper.html;

Details

Country of Origin Russia

Category Sniper Rifles

Land > Infantry Weapons > Sniper Rifles

Classification

Domain

Ground

Equipment Status

Active

Operators (2)

Russia

Armenia

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