Sniper rifles are a priority small arms weapon for the introduction of the latest technologies and innovative solutions designed to increase the striking effect, as well as the range and accuracy of fire. The main purpose of such weapons is the destruction of a specific target at a distant distance.
The best examples of high-precision sniper rifles are used by the world's strongest armies, as well as special units of the security forces. The following are the best sniper rifles of the world , possessing incomparable firepower.
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L42 Enfield( United Kingdom)
- Weight - 4.43 kg.
- The length is 1181 mm.
- Barrel - 699 mm.
- Cartridge - 7.62 × 51.
The "L42 Enfield" model is a rifle with a lock and a magazine, and the history of its origin goes back to the United Kingdom in 1895.For the first time, the sniper weapon "L42 Enfield" was used by the military forces of the British Empire in the first half of the last twentieth century.
The rifle was repeatedly used in the First and Second World Wars, the Second Anglo-Boer War and the Irish War of Independence and was considered the best in the world at that time. Its popularity among professional snipers is explained by the ability to hit the target at a maximum range of 1,829 meters, but the aim range is 1,000 meters.
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SR-25( USA)
- Weight - 4.88 kg.
- The length is 1118 mm.
- The trunk is 610 mm.
- Cartridge - 7.62 × 51.
Model SR-25 - semi-automatic rifle, manufactured in 1990 in the United States of America is the ninth place in our ranking of the best sniper rifles on the planet. The gunsmith Eugene Stoner developed this sniper rifle, and in serial production it was produced by the firm "Knight's Armament Company".
This semiautomatic weapon, with a rifled barrel and a direct gas collision system, was actively used since 1990.The rifle was "tested" by the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, as well as during the crisis in East Timor( 2006).The SR-25 has an effective target range of 800 meters.
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AS50( United Kingdom)
- Weight - 13.94 kg.
- The length is 1369 mm.
- The barrel is 692 mm.
- Cartridge - 12,7 × 99.
The AS50 model is the product of Accuracy International, the famous English manufacturer of firearms. The rifle was developed in 2007 to equip specialized units of British troops. It can produce five shots in just 1.6 seconds, which is why it is very popular and is considered one of the best in the world.
The bullet launched from this sniper weapon is capable of hitting the enemy at a range of up to 1,800 meters. In addition, the sniper can use incendiary ammunition, ensuring a very high level of accuracy.
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M21( USA)
- Weight - 5,27 kg.
- The length is 1118 mm.
- Barrel - 560 mm.
- Cartridge - 7.62 × 51.
The M21 is the best example of the SWS sniper weapon. The rifle was designed, tested and delivered to the pipeline by the order of the US Army, which required high-precision weapons for warfare in Vietnam.
In fact, this semi-automatic sniper rifle is a modernized version of the M14 assault rifle. Adopted on the regular army since 1969.It is equipped with a box store for 20 "NATO" cartridges. Effective sighting range of fire - 850 meters.
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PSG1( Germany)
- Weight - 8,10 kg.
- The length is 1208 mm.
- Trunk - 650 mm.
- Cartridge - 7.62 × 51.
The PSGI is a German sniper rifle manufactured by the legendary Heckler &Koch "and takes the sixth place in our rating of the world's best sniper rifles .The history of the origin of the rifle begins in 1972 after the events of the Munich massacre, after which the arms company "Heckler &Koch "was responsible for the manufacture of precision semi-automatic weapons for the army and police units.
The rifle of the PSGI model with a large-capacity magazine manufactured in 1972 is still used and it is guaranteed to allow effective shooting at targets that are 900 meters away.
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Rifle Dragunov( USSR)
- Weight - 4,33 kg.
- The length is 1235 mm.
- Trunk - 620 mm.
- Cartridge - 7,62x54R.
The Dragunov Rifle, better known as SVD, is one of the most powerful, reliable and reliable examples of small sniper armament and was considered not only the best sniper rifle in the USSR, but all over the world. It was developed in 1958 by weapons engineers of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and was put into operation by army units in 1963.
The "SVD" model is equipped with a box magazine for ten cartridges and is characterized by a short stroke of the gas piston system. Sighting range of the shot of this weapon is 1,200-1,300 meters with an open sight and optics, respectively.
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Rifle Mosin( Russia)
- Weight - 4.12 kg.
- Length - 1232 mm.
- Barrel - 729 mm.
- Cartridge - 7.62 × 51.
The legendary "Three-line" of the First World, Mosin's rifle, is a shut-off weapon with shocking indicators of accuracy and range of fire. Developed in 1891 for the needs of the Russian Imperial Army, this unique rifle remained in service for about 70 years rightfully earned the 4th place among the world's best sniper rifles .
The design of the model is developed taking into account the conduct of combat operations in "off-hours" weather conditions and contamination of mechanisms. At the same time, the rifle has a powerful firepower, accuracy and a long range of damage - up to 1,000 meters.
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L115A3 AWM( UK)
- Weight - 6.82 kg.
- The length is 1300 mm.
- The barrel is 750 mm.
- Cartridge - 8.59x70.
Магазин: 5 патронов, коробчатый, отёмный. 5 pieces of ammunition.
The model "L115A3 AWM"( Arctic Warfare Magnum) is the best British sniper rifle that was put into service in 1996.Designed to use a large-caliber cartridge "Magnum", is equipped with night and daytime optics and a box-type take-off magazine for 5 rounds.
The rifle was actively used during the fighting in Afghanistan and the war in Iraq. The outstanding effectiveness of this sample can be explained by aiming the weapon at a distance of up to 1,400 meters.
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CheyTac Intervention M200( USA)
- Weight - 12,31 kg.
- The length is 1400 mm.
- The barrel is 762 mm.
- Cartridge - 10.3 × 77.
Model M200 is the standard of accuracy, sighting range and firepower. Not for nothing this weapon is called the best sniper complex in the world, which is undoubtedly true.
A tremendous combination of the operational characteristics and engineering thought of military gunsmiths allows this weapon to hit targets at a distance of 2,300 meters, with the aim of conducting fire at just under 2,000 meters.
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Barrett 50 Cal( USA)
- Weight - 12,91 kg.
- The length is 1448 mm.
- The barrel is 737 mm.
- The cartridge is 12.7 × 99.
The first place in the list of the world's best sniper rifles of the is the Barrett 50, also known as the M82, an Army sniper rifle developed by Ronnie Barrett and manufactured at the Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Company. The rifle was adopted by the US Army in 1989 and is widely used today.
The rifle has a dispatch system of the cartridge "50 BMG", also known as "Light Fifty", and a store designed to house ten cartridges. The cartridge, released from this "trunk" can overcome 2,600 meters and break through the walls! However, the effective range of the shot is slightly less - 1,560 meters.