The QBU-88 is a semi-automatic sniper rifle that was designed and manufactured by the Chinese company Norinco. It was first introduced in the late 1980s and has since become one of the primary sniper rifles used by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China. In this article, we will discuss the history and performance of the QBU-88. History: The development of the QBU-88 began in the mid-1980s, with the goal of creating a new semi-automatic sniper rifle for the PLA. The rifle was designed to be chambered for the 5.8×42mm DBP87 cartridge, which was also being developed at the time. The DBP87 cartridge was specifically designed for the QBU-88, and it is said to have better penetration and accuracy than the 7.62×51mm NATO cartridge. The QBU-88 was first publicly unveiled in 1989, during the National Day parade in Beijing. It was officially adopted by the PLA in 1997, and it has since become one of the most widely used sniper rifles in the Chinese military. Design: The QBU-88 is a ga

  The TPG-1 (Tactical Precision Rifle) is a sniper rifle that was developed in the late 1990s by the Austrian company Steyr Mannlicher. The rifle is known for its accuracy and reliability, and it has been used by various military and law enforcement agencies around the world. In this article, we will take a closer look at the history and performance of the TPG-1. History The TPG-1 was developed by Steyr Mannlicher in response to a request from the Austrian Army for a new sniper rifle. The Army wanted a rifle that was accurate, reliable, and easy to use, and Steyr Mannlicher delivered on all three counts. The TPG-1 was officially adopted by the Austrian Army in 1998, and it has been in service ever since. Design The TPG-1 is a bolt-action sniper rifle that is chambered in .308 Winchester (7.62x51mm NATO) or .300 Winchester Magnum. It has a free-floating, heavy barrel that is 600mm (23.6 inches) long, and it is made from cold hammer-forged steel. The barrel is also fluted to reduce weigh