The North Korean sniper rifle, also known as the Type 85 or the M89, is a bolt-action sniper rifle that was developed in the late 1980s by the North Korean military. It is a derivative of the Soviet-era Mosin-Nagant rifle and has seen limited use in the North Korean military and in the hands of North Korean snipers. History: North Korea has a long history of producing its own military equipment, including rifles, machine guns, and other small arms. The development of the Type 85 sniper rifle was part of the country's ongoing efforts to modernize its military and improve its capabilities. The Type 85 was first introduced in the late 1980s and was designed to replace the aging Soviet-era sniper rifles that were in use at the time. The rifle was produced in limited numbers and was primarily used by North Korean special forces units. Performance: The Type 85 sniper rifle is a bolt-action rifle chambered in the 7.62x54mmR cartridge, which is the same cartridge used in the Mosin-Nagant...

 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 w...

 The SAM-R (Special Applications Scoped Rifle) is a precision rifle used by the United States Marine Corps (USMC). It is a modified version of the M16A2 service rifle, which has been in use by the USMC since the 1980s. The history of the SAM-R can be traced back to the early 1990s, when the USMC began looking for a rifle that could provide better accuracy and range than the standard M16A2. The goal was to create a rifle that could be used by Marine snipers to engage targets at longer distances than was possible with the M16A2. The first version of the SAM-R was introduced in the mid-1990s, and it quickly proved to be a successful platform for snipers. The rifle was chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO and had a free-floating barrel, which helped to improve accuracy. It also had a match-grade trigger and a heavy, fluted barrel, which helped to reduce barrel heat and improve accuracy over sustained fire. Over the years, the SAM-R has undergone several revisions and upgrades. The most recent v...