SV-98
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The SV-98 (Snaiperskaya Vintovka Model 1998) is a Russian bolt-action
Design details
The SV-98 sniper rifle is based on the Record 300 m (328 yd) full bore sport shooting rifle series also made by
According to the manufacturer the SV-98 sniper rifle is designed to engage various targets at a range up to 1,000 m (1,100 yd).[8]
The heart of the SV-98 is a cold-hammer forged
The SV-98 is equipped with
The ambidextrous
The trigger mechanism displays an adjustable trigger pull of 1.0 to 1.5 kgf (2.2 to 3.3 lbf). The safety lever is located behind the bolt handle and the safety locks the trigger, immobilizes the sear and prevents the rotary bolt from turning.[8]
The staggered (or double) column detachable
Internet sources report differing information regarding the attainable accuracy of fire, though the quality of the ammunition used is often mentioned as a very important factor in obtaining good accuracy.
Variants
SV-98 (7.62 NATO caliber)
The SV-98 is chambered in 7.62 NATO for export orders that need the caliber.[11]
KO-13 "Record"
A civilian version produced in 2010, this does not have provisions to install a suppressor and a carry handle.[11]
SV-98M
In 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.[1] The upgraded sniper rifle features an aluminum alloy receiver providing enhanced performance and lower cost of production.[12] 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 can also be equipped with a tactical suppressor to reduce the sound blast, blowback and flash when it is being fired.[13] 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).[13]
In 2017 Kalashnikov Concern took over production of the SV-98. 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. It 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-98 sniper rifles for operational test and evaluation.[14] The Kalashnikov SV-98 was introduced in service in May 2020.[15]
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.[16]
The first prototypes were made in 2000.[11]
Users
- Armenia: In 2010, 52 SV-98 units were purchased by Armenia.[17]
- Russian Airborne Troops.[21] In July 2018 an order was placed for the supply of 26 SV-98M units for the National Guard of Russia.[22]
- Syria: Used by Syrian Republican Guard.[23]
References
- ^ a b Administrator. ""Ижмаш" представил модернизированную снайперскую винтовку СВ-98". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
- ^ a b c d "SV-98 sniper rifle". gunsru.ru. Archived from the original on 1 January 2015. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
- ^ a b c "Sniper Central Russian SV-98". www.snipercentral.com. Archived from the original on 24 December 2014. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
- ^ "IZHMASH JSC official site: RECORD-CISM, RECORD-308-CISM large-bore standard sporting rifles". www.izhmash.ru. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
- ^ "IZHMASH JSC official site: RECORD-1, RECORD-1-308, RECORD-2, RECORD-2-308 large-bore sporting rifles". www.izhmash.ru. Archived from the original on 31 January 2014. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
- ^ "IZHMASH JSC official site: Record-338". www.izhmash-arms.ru. Archived from the original on 2011-01-29. Retrieved 2015-03-15.
- ^ "Record .338 Wooden Stock, Record 7.62X54R Wooden Stock and Record .308 Wooden Stock". www.rwcgroupllc.com. Archived from the original on 25 February 2014. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
- ^ a b c d "IZHMASH JSC official site: 7.62 mm sniper rifle SV-98". www.izhmash.ru. Archived from the original on 31 January 2014. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
- ISBN 1-84603-140-0.
- ^ "1PN110 and 1PN113 Night Vision Sights". gunsru.ru. Archived from the original on 26 April 2015. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
- ^ a b c "Review Sniper Rifle SV 98. Sniper rifles of Russia. Why the famous SVD should go "on peace"".
- ^ "Upgraded SV-98 Revealed". blog.predatorbdu.com. Archived from the original on 2017-09-21. Retrieved 2017-05-20.
- ^ a b "Sniper rifle SV-98". kalashnikov.com. Archived from the original on 2017-08-04. Retrieved 2017-05-20.
- ^ "Army 2016: Kalashnikov shows three new sniper rifles | Jane's 360". www.janes.com. Archived from the original on 2016-12-10. Retrieved 2017-05-20.
- ^ Снайперы ЗВО получили партию модернизированных снайперских винтовок
- ^ "Kalashnikov to deliver SV-98 sniper rifles to Russia's National Guard, 10 July 2018". Archived from the original on 15 July 2018. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
- ^ Южный Кавказ закупил в 2010 году 107 324 единиц стрелкового оружия Archived 2016-04-05 at the Wayback Machine // «Кавказ Online» от 4 января 2012
- ^ Олег Коломиец. Снайперская элита определяет сильнейших. // журнал «Солдат удачи», № 12, 2001 г.
- ^ Снайперы российской военной базы в Абхазии пройдут специальную подготовку в горах Moscow, February 1, 2014, RUSSIAN WEAPONS www.arms-expo.ru Archived February 2, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "ЦАМТО / Новости / В Амурское общевойсковое объединение ВВО поступили первые снайперские винтовки СВ-98 последней модификации".
- ^ "ВДВ: основной снайперской винтовкой десантных войск России стала СВ-98". August 2015. Archived from the original on 2015-08-04. Retrieved 2015-08-02.
- ^ "Kalashnikov to deliver SV-98 sniper rifles to Russia's National Guard, 10 July 2018". Archived from the original on 15 July 2018. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
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