PSR-90
PSR-90
Type of Sniper rifle
The PSR-90 (Precision Sniper Rifle) is a Pakistani semi-automatic 7.62×51mm precision rifle designed and manufactured by Pakistan Ordnance Factories.[2] It is used by the Pakistani military's special forces, namely by Army and Navy snipers.
| PSR-90 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Precision rifle[1][2] |
| Place of origin | Pakistan |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Pakistan Ordnance Factories[1] |
| Manufacturer | Pakistan Ordnance Factories[1] |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 8.1 kg(Without telescope, no magazine)[1] |
| Length | 1158 mm[1] |
| Barrel length | 600 mm[1] |
| Caliber | 7.62×51mm NATO,[1][2] .308 compatible[1] |
| Action | Roller delayed blow back Semi-automatic, Recoil operated[1] |
| Muzzle velocity | 870 m/s[1] |
| Effective firing range | 1000 [1] |
| Feed system | 5 or 20 rounds magazine[1] |
| Sights | Telescope 5.5-22×50 NXS() or optionally 6×42 Telescope |
| References | |
The PSR-90 Sniper rifle is considered a variant of the H&K PSG1.[2] In the words of the manufacturer it has the accuracy of a sniper rifle and the firepower of a machine gun.[1] It has a weight of 8.1 kg[1] with an overall length of 1158 mm.[1] It has a Polygonaly rifled barrel having length of 600 mm[1] with a fully adjustable stock,[1] the barrel is a four grooves right hand twisted barrel.[1] It is semi-automatic and Roller delayed blowback operated.[1] It operates a 7.62×51mm cartridge yet can operate .308 rounds.[1] It fires bullets with a muzzle velocity of 870 m/s with an effective range of 1000 m,[1] the bullets being fed from a 5 or 20 rounds Magazine.[1] It has an accuracy of 90 mm group at a distance of 300 m.[1] A trigger pull of 1.6 kg can be added optionally.[1] The sniper rifle is generally operated with a 5.5-22×50 NXS sight but a 6×42 telescopic sight can be used instead.[1] A Silencer Telescopic sight and carrying sling can be added or removed optionally.[1]
Comparable Sniper rifles
Other POF products
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