HEAVY
SNIPER RIFLES
| COMMON CALIBERS |
| Metric |
English |
DM |
| 7.62x51mm |
.308 |
x30 |
| 7.62x66mm |
.300 Winchester |
x33 |
| 7.62x71mm |
.300 Weatherby |
x35 |
GAME STATISTICS
Scopes not included in list price unless the weapon
description mentions the inclusion. See Modifications page for
details.
DESCRIPTIONS
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The Accuracy International
Precis is a good, lightweight, reliable
bolt-action sniper rifle, popular with many
freelances and other independents. Combining a
floating barrel with an ergonomic frame and a
manual bolt, the Precis lives up to its name for
precise field sniping. Also available in
5.56x45mm ($1000), and integrally silenced
version ($2500, BR15, x25 (7.62), x18 (5.56),
Avail 5). Scope not included. |
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Arasaka Security Corporation's
semiautomatic product aimed for the private
security and ESWAT markets. Standard equipment
includes adjustable cheekpiece and adjustable
grips. An optional 8x telescopic sight is
available for $600 (Sniper System to 600m). |
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| Ares M42A |
+0 |
x30 |
80m |
0 |
6 |
$2450/30 |
6kg |
5 |
7.62x51mm |
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The Ares M42A Scope Rifle is the
Free Western States' special-issue sniper rifle.
A bullpup chambered for the 7.62x51mm round, the
M42A also features integral flash suppression,
and removable bipod (not shown). A specialized
multi-spectrum scope is also available ($1000,
includes Low Lite, IR, and acts as a Sniper
System). The M42A is also capable of utilizing a
PARGET target-acquisition scope ($8000), capable
of interfacing with and controlling sentry guns
and other field sensors. |
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| Blaser R93 |
+0 |
x30 |
80m |
0 |
10 |
$3000/30 |
5kg |
4 |
7.62x51mm |
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The Blaser R93 is typical of
many modern bolt-action sniper weapons platforms
-- lightweight composite construction,
free-floating, fluted alloy barrel with
high-efficiency muzzle brake/flash hider,
integral bipod with "tripod" rest on
stock, and fully adjustable cheekpieces and
buttplate. The bolt-action R93 is chambered for
the common 7.62x51mm cartridge, and has a 10rd
magazine. The R93 may also be rechambered for
30-06 (x30), 30-30 (x27), and .300 Winchester
Magnum (x33). |
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The Coalition's special-issue
sniper system, manufactured by Coalition Weapon
Industries, the Mephisto is chambered for the
powerful .300 Weatherby round. Nearly 1.5 meters
long, this massive rifle can be used as a battle
rifle if necessary (burst-fire capability is
available). The Mephisto is usually deployed with
a COS-29 All Environ Optical Scope (Thermal, Low
Lite, Active IR, $1000), and can optionally be
outfitted with a Smartchip. |
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| HK G3 SG/1 |
+0 |
x30 |
80m |
1 |
5/20 |
$2000/30 |
6kg |
4 |
7.62x51mm |
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This weapon is a sniper version
of the standard G3A8 battle rifle selected for
accuracy and suitably modified at the factory.
The G3 SG/1 is one of the few production sniper
weapons capable of full-automatic fire. Includes
integral bipod and adjustable stock. Scope not
included. |
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| HK PSG-2 |
+0 |
x30 |
90m |
0 |
5 |
$8000/30 |
8kg |
6 |
7.62x51mm |
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| This weapon, the Prazisions Schutzen Gewehr
Zwei (PSG-2) was developed specifically as a
police and military snipers' weapon and as such,
it is not a modified production weapon. The
barrel is a smooth bull-barrel design with the HK
polygonal rifling for extended life and accuracy.
The action is the same roller-locked delayed
blowback system used in most HK weapons with even
tighter operating tolerances. The pistol grip is
ergonomically shaped and has an adjustable
palmrest to help eliminate fatique. The stock is
fully adjustable for length and height to fit any
shooter. A silent bolt closure device is fitted
to the right side allowing for the weapon to be
quietly reloaded if the situation demands. A
special aluminum carrying case is made for the
PSG-2 and it weighs 10.4kg empty. Filled with the
weapon, scope, tripod, 2 filled 20rd and 2 filled
5rd magazines, the case weighs 22kg. Sold
separately, the PSG-2 sells for approximately
$6000. With the kit and listed equipment, a mere
$10000. |
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Mauser of Germany took a
position of "No Compromise" when
developing the SR-93 sniper rifle. The
bolt-action rifle is exceptionally lightweight
for its class, primarily due from the extensive
use of composite materials in its construction.
The design also features a floating heavy barrel
with harmonic dampeners, muzzle brake, integral
bipod/tripod, anatomical grips, adjustible
cheekpiece and stock, as well as an easily
modified trigger set. The SR-93 can also be
easily reconfigured for .338 Lapua Magnum
(8.6x70mm, x40, 5rds), as well as the much
cheaper 7.62x51mm (x30, 6rds) for training
purposes. |
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The ultimate argument of kings!
The French-manufactured Ultima Ratio (UR)
"intervention rifle" is the sniper
system utilized by two of the most significant
anti-terrorist units in the world: the French
GSG-9 and Poseidon Public Security Sections 1 and
9. The UR features a bolt-action mechanism,
recoil-absorbing stock and gyrostabilized mount.
However, the real beauty of this weapon is its
targeting system. The "Full Sensing"
version (Standard version with 12x Zeiss scope
($800, Sniper System to 800m) shown; Full Sensing
scope is seen in the upper-left) is equipped with
a full-spectrum computer controlled targeting
system which offers unparalleled accuracy. This
system can see through most walls as well as
detect thermoptic camouflage. The "Full
Sensing" scope must be interfaced with a
smartgun-enhanced shooter. Full Sensing scope
acts as a +1 Active Sensor system, and retails
for $5000. |
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The M40 was the USMC sniper
rifle of choice for three decades prior to the
Collapse, and though it is no longer in active
service, it remains highly popular for its
accuracy and ruggedness. The rifle is also
usually issued with the special Unertl 10x sight
customized for the M118 match round. However, the
rifle only has a capacity of 5 rounds in its
integral magazine, and each round must be
hand-loaded through the top of the rifle, a very
slow process (2rds may be loaded per action). The
Unertl scope is available for an additional $500. |
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| SVD |
+0 |
x30 |
80m |
0 |
10 |
$3000/30 |
4kg |
4 |
7.62x54mm |
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The SVD (Snayperskaya Vinyovka
Dragunov), is a very heavily modified Kalishnikov
AK-47, first seen in 1963. The SVD is chambered
for the 7.62x54mm cartridge, and the SVD is
outfitted with a 10-round magazine. The barrel is
also fitted with a combination flash
suppressor/compensator, aiding in accurate
2nd-shot placement. The SVD is intended for use
with the PSO-1 4x telescope with passive IR,
illuminated reticle, and range finder that is
good to 1300 meters ($4000, acts as Sniper System
to 1000m). Many "westernized" SVDs have
been rechambered for 7.62x51mm. |
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The Walther WA-2000 Sniper
Weapons System was developed specifically for use
as a sniper weapon, rather than a modified
production weapon. The WA-2000 design yielded a
bullpup-configured rifle nominally chambered for
the .300 Winchester Magnum cartridge, chosen for
its exceptional penetration and terminal
ballistics. The weapon may be easily reconfigured
to other calibers, by simply replacing the barrel
and bolt assemblies. The fluted free-floating
barrel adds strength, reduces vibration, as well
as enhances barrel-cooling. The weapon is fully
ambidextrous, with the ejection port configurable
for either right- or left-handed firers. There
are no iron sights, as the standard Schmidt &
Bender variable telescopic (2.5-10x, Sniper
System to 1000m) sight is issued as standard. |
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