MSG-90
7.62 Sniper Rifle
The
MSG90 was developed as a cost effective alternative to the PSG-1, it has
the same operating system and trigger.
It
features an adjustable stock, but not as fancy as the PSG-1 and it weighs
3 pounds less.
Caliber:
7.62 x 51
Weight:
14 lbs
Feed:
5 round or 20 round magazines
Approx
Effective Range:
Scope:
10X scope variable night vision or daylight
Damage:
5D6
G3
7.62 Sniper Rifle
This
Rifle Can be set on single shot, safe, and automatic.
Caliber:
7.62 x 51
Weight:
4.4 kg
Feed:
20 rounds
Muzzle
Velocity: 780-800 m/s
Approx
Effective range: 400 m (1312 ft).
Damage:
5D6
HK33
Sniper Rifle
This
Rifle as well can be set to safe, single shot (semi-auto), and fully automatic.
Caliber:
5.56 x 45
Weight:
Feed:
25 rounds
Approx.
Effective Range:
Damage:
3D6
H&K
PSG-1 Sniper Rifle
The
PSG-1 is said to be the most accurate semi-auto in the world. There is
a lot of other rifle manufacturers that will dispute
this,
but the PSG-1 has become the standard that the others must meet. The accuracy
standard that all PSG-1's must meet is
50
rounds of match ammo into an 80mm (3.14") circle at 300m. (1 MOA). Keep
in mind this is 50 rounds, not a 3 shot group.
The
PSG-1 is popular in some Special Op units and elite anti-terrorist units.
It really does not lend itself well to the Military
environment
because of 2 reasons. First it ejects the shells about 10 meters, and this
can easily give away a position, and also is
a
pain to try and police your brass to prevent leaving a target identifier.
The second reason is that it only can be fitted with the
Hensoldt
6x42 sight. No other sight can be used (Short of grinding off the mount
and welding on your own type base). The 6x
is
only set up to be used out to 600 meters, and thats the start of the optimal
engagement range for military snipers (From
600-700
meters). It is an outstanding Police Sharpshooter weapon, but most agencies
cannot afford the price tag, which is why
it
usually shows up in only the most elite units.
Cartridge:
7.62 x 51
Damage:
5D6
Feed:
Single shot or 15, 20 or 30 round magazine.
Weight:
7.2 kg
Muzzle
Velocity: 800 m/s
Approx.
Effective Range: 400m (1312 ft).
Cost:
$9,325.00 (wow!)
Background:
The
M21 is esentially a modified M14 National Match rifle. The earlier versions
had a specially selected walnut
stock,
but this was later changed to a fiberglass stock, often camoflaged. The
XM21 began to be fielded in the
second
half of 1969 and remained the U.S. Army's primary Sniper Weapon System
until it began to be replaced by
the
M24 SWS in 1988. Some National Guard units and even a few active duty units
(The OPFOR at JRTC for
example)
still use the M21. The M21 is a very pratical sniper weapon maintaining
acceptable accuracy out to about
700
meters. Given the problem that it is semi-auto and sends brass flying,
it would make an almost ideal spotters
weapon.
The 10th SFG, in conjuntion with the U.S. Navy SEALs has developed an improved
version of the M21
known
as the M25. The M25 was designed out of a need for a semi auto sniper rifle,
and it was the weapon of
choice
for SEAL snipers during Desert Storm. The M21 holds a dear spot in many
U.S. Army snipers hearts, and
rightfully
so.
Caliber:
7.62 x 51 NATO (.308 win.)
Feed:
20 or 5 round detachable magazine.
Damage:
5D6
Weight:
11.25 lbs (5.11 kg)
Length:
44.1" (112 cm)
Maximum
Effective Range: 900 yards (822 m).
M24
Sniper Weapon System
Caliber:
7.62 x 51 (.308 win.)
Feed:
5-round internal magazine
Damage:
5D6
Weight:
12.1 lbs (5.49 kg) empty without scope.
Length:
43" (109 cm)
Maximum
Effective Range: 800 meters (875 yards).
M40A1
Sniper Rifle
Sniper
rifle of the Marine Corps.
Caliber:
7.62 NATO (.308 win.)
Feed:
5-round internal magazine
Damage:
5D6
Weight:
14 lbs
Length:
44 inches
Maximum
Effective Range: 1000 yards.
M82A1
Sniper Rifle
If
you've ever seen the movie "Navy SEALs", you've seen this rifle. Also known
as the "Light fifty", this is an "anti-equipment" rifle
Caliber:
.50 (12.7 x 99 NATO)
Feed:
10 rounds
Damage:
1D6 x 10
Weight:
32.5 lbs (14.75 kg) unloaded
Length:
57" (144.78 cm)
Maximum
Effective Range: 1800 m
Muzzle
Velocity: 2800 ft (854 m)/ second
Cost:
$6,000
L96A1
British Sniper Rifle
The
L96A1 is the British Army designation of the standard AWC PM. The L96A1
won a British Army competition by a slight margin over the Parker-Hale
M85 to become the standard sniper rifle for the British Army. The PM utilizes
an aluminium frame over which is placed a high impact plastic stock. An
adjustable Parker Hale Bi-Pod is fitted as standard. An uprated version,
the AW, features many minor improvements, including an easier bolt action,
frost proof mechanism, muzzle brake and a 10x42 hensoldt telescopic sight.
The AW is imported to the US by Accuracy International, and is for sale
to the public.
Caliber:
7.62 NATO (.308 win)
Weight:
14.33 lbs (6.5 kg) empty without scope.
Length:
44.3 - 47 inches
Maximum
Effective Range: 1000 yards
Magazine
Capacity: 10 or 12 rounds
Damage:
5D6