C14 Timberwolf

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PGW Timberwolf C14 MRSWS
Type
Saudi–Yemeni border conflict (2015–present)
Production history
DesignerPGW Defence Technologies Ltd
Designed2001
Produced2005–present
No. builtApprox. 5,890
Specifications (PGW Timberwolf)
Mass7.1 kg (15.6 lbs) unloaded
Length1,200 mm (47 in)
1,245 mm (49 in) with muzzle brake
Barrel length660 mm (26 in)
Cartridge.338 Lapua Magnum
Actionmanually operated bolt action
Muzzle velocity823 m/s (2,700 ft/s) for 19.44 g (300 gr) SMK
Effective firing range1,500 m
Feed system5 round detachable box
Sightsday or night optics

The C14 Timberwolf MRSWS (Medium Range Sniper Weapon System) is a

Canadian Forces Land Command with the C14 Timberwolf MRSWS for $4.5 million.[3][4]

The

C3A1 sniper rifle, started as a civilian precision sport rifle. The military rifle, however, has several modifications to make it better suited for military
use, and many accessories are available.

The official military designation for the rifle is C14 Timberwolf Medium Range Sniper Weapon System (MRSWS).[3]

History

The Timberwolf rifle was originally developed as a civilian long range hunting and sport shooting rifle for super magnum cartridges by the Canadian company Prairie Gun Works, now PGW Defence Technologies Inc. The civilian Timberwolf rifle is offered in several chamberings, up to the .408 Cheyenne Tactical cartridge and the .416 PGW cartridge, a wildcat cartridge based on the .408 Cheyenne Tactical. These rifle cartridges are dimensionally larger and are more powerful when compared to the .338 Lapua Magnum cartridge used in the C14 Timberwolf used by the Canadian military.

During the 1990s the Canadian Armed Forces formulated a requirement for a sniper rifle that could fulfill an

C3A1 bolt-action rifle which fired the smaller 7.62×51mm NATO
cartridge which had been in service since the 1950s.

In 2001 during trials for new sniper rifles at CFB Gagetown, the C14 Timberwolf MRSWS was picked to become the new designated anti-personnel sniper rifle for the Canadian Forces.[3] The C14 Timberwolf MRSWS went into production for the Canadian Forces Land Command in 2005.

Since the introduction of the C14 Timberwolf MRSWS, the

snipers
, who like the rifle itself as well as the additional effective range and penetration the .338 Lapua Magnum offers over the C3A1's 7.62×51mm NATO cartridge.

The C14 Timberwolf's accuracy potential is stated by its manufacturer as sub 0.75

MOA with proper ammunition. The Canadian Forces accuracy standard was evaluated by hit probability with a requirement of hitting a chest sized target at 1,200 m (1,312 yd) 90% of the time. PGW Defence Technologies Inc. averaged over 95% on this standard and every weapon delivered under the Canadian Armed Forces contract was evaluated for accuracy and witnessed by DND officials.[5]

Design details

The C14 Timberwolf MRSWS rifle is chambered for the

C3A1
rifle which typically fires 11.3 g (175 gr) bullets at 790 m/s (2580 ft/s).

Operating mechanism

PGWDTI Timberwolf bolt-action

The Timberwolf

action is a manually operated stainless steel bolt action with a right-hand side bolt and ejection port. The bolt is a rotary bolt with dual front locking lugs plus one locking lug at the rear.[6]
It requires a 90-degree bolt rotation. the bolt is partly helically fluted which reduces weight and stops bolt debris jams. A double plunger ejector and hook type extractor are used to remove fired cartridge cases. This helps create a very smooth action which is very reliable. The extra locking lug at the rear assists in preventing the bolt from becoming jammed when chambering another round. Though not used by the Canadian military, the manufacturer offers a titanium receiver as an alternative for the stainless steel used in the C14 receiver. The use of titanium reduces the weight of the Timberwolf bolt-action.

The single stage trigger is adjustable for weight, creep, and over-travel.

Barrel

The barrel for the MRSWS is a modified, heavy free floating Krieger made barrel. It comes in 660 mm (26 in) standard but a 737 mm (29 in) custom barrel is fitted to the civilian precision hunting rifle variant, however this can be used on the military version as well. The 338 Lapua Magnum barrels are supplied with a 254 mm (1 in 10 inch) twist rate optimized to stabilize long, heavy very-low-drag bullets like the Sierra HPBT MatchKing and Lapua Scenar .338-calibre 19.44 gram (300 grain) bullets. The barrels are cryogenic stress relieved and partly helically fluted which reduces weight whilst maintaining most of the structural strength and contains a detachable proprietary stainless steel muzzle brake that reduces the recoil.[7]

Safety

The safety is a three-position type safety featuring a middle "field strip" position.

Feeding

It has a five-round detachable box magazine which is positioned just ahead of the trigger guard.

Sights

The rifle has no default

night sights can be fitted.[8]
Simrad night sights are mounted by custom scope ring sets and UNS or MUNS night sights are mounted via a PGWDTI proprietary mount. Tactical lights and lasers can be fitted to the two front lengths of MIL-STD-1913 rail.

Stock

The stock is a McMillan A5 composite stock which has an adjustable saddle cheekpiece and spacer plates to regulate the

M40A3
McMillan A3 type stock. The stock is made from high strength fibre glass with a PGWDTI-Titanium Cantilever Monoblock bedding block which provides both added comfort and strength.

Accessories

The gun can accept the customary accessories for sniper weapons systems like;

silencers
(sound suppressors) and (carrying) slings. Further it can be delivered with cleaning kits and soft and heavy-duty transit cases and various maintenance tools.

Users

Bibliography

References

  1. ^ "Canadian rifles may have fallen into Yemen rebel hands". CBC News. 23 February 2016. Archived from the original on 15 June 2017. Retrieved 25 April 2017 – via youtube.com.
  2. ^ Ayed, Nahlah; Levasseur, Joanne; Marcoux, Jacques; Seeley, Tracy (February 22, 2016). "Canadian rifles may have fallen into Yemen rebel hands, likely via Saudi Arabia". CBC News. Archived from the original on May 3, 2017. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
  3. ^ a b c "Canadian Forces Rifle — the 8.6mm C14 Timberwolf MRSWS". casr.ca. Archived from the original on June 22, 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-17.
  4. ^ Canadian Forces Award Canadian Sniper Rifle Contract Canadian Forces News release NR–05.040 - May 26, 2005 (Accessed Feb. 5, 2009)
  5. ^ "PGWDTI TIMBERWOLF TACTICAL". Archived from the original on 2010-09-27. Retrieved 2009-08-21.
  6. ^ "Modern Firearms - C14 Timberwolf MRSWS". world.guns.ru. Archived from the original on 2009-03-18. Retrieved 2009-07-17.
  7. ^ "PGW Timberwolf". snipershide.com. Archived from the original on 2009-03-18. Retrieved 2009-07-17.
  8. ^ Rifle Review CANADIAN C14 TIMBERWOLF by Melvin Ewing, October 14, 2020, snipercentral.com
  9. ^ "Canadian Sniper Destroys Record for Longest Kill with over Two Mile Shot". 22 June 2017. Archived from the original on 2017-11-16. Retrieved 2017-11-16.
  10. ^ "Advanced Sniper Training of the Canadian Armed Forces". 19 May 2010. Archived from the original on 2017-11-16. Retrieved 2017-11-16.
  11. ^ Neville, page 18.

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