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Performance and Specifications of the Type 85 Sniper Gun by the North Korean Army

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  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

Performance and specifications of the U.S. Marine Corps standard sniper rifle M40 sniper rifle

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  The M40 sniper rifle is a bolt-action rifle used by the United States Marine Corps (USMC) for long-range shooting. It has been in service since the 1960s and is still used by the USMC today. The rifle was developed as a replacement for the M1C and M1D sniper rifles that were used during World War II and the Korean War. History In the early 1960s, the USMC recognized the need for a new sniper rifle to replace the aging M1C and M1D rifles. The USMC requested proposals from several firearms manufacturers, including Remington Arms, Winchester, and Springfield Armory. Remington Arms was ultimately awarded the contract to produce the new sniper rifle. The M40 sniper rifle was first introduced in 1966 and has gone through several variations over the years. The original M40 was based on the Remington Model 700 hunting rifle, but with modifications for military use. The rifle had a heavy barrel for increased accuracy, a McMillan fiberglass stock, and a Redfield 3-9x variable power scope. In 1

Performance and Specifications of Remington 700, M24 SWS Sniper Rifle by U.S. Police

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  The Remington M24 Sniper Weapon System (SWS) is a precision bolt-action sniper rifle designed and manufactured by Remington Arms. The M24 has been in service with the U.S. Army since the 1980s, and has proven to be a highly effective weapon system in a wide range of combat scenarios. The M24 SWS was first developed in the 1980s as a replacement for the aging M21 Sniper Weapon System, which was based on the M14 rifle. The M24 was specifically designed to meet the Army's requirements for a highly accurate, reliable, and durable sniper rifle that could be used in a variety of environments and conditions. To create the M24, Remington Arms took its existing Model 700 hunting rifle and modified it to meet the Army's specifications. The rifle features a heavy contour barrel with a 1:11.25" twist rate, a detachable box magazine, a heavy-duty stock with an adjustable cheek piece, and a 40mm diameter bolt body. The rifle is chambered in .308 Winchester, which is a widely used cali

Performance and Specifications of Remington M700, 3rd Best-Seller Shotgun in U.S. History

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  The Remington Model 700 is a bolt-action rifle that has been in production since 1962. It has gained a reputation as a high-quality and reliable firearm, and it has been used by hunters, sportsmen, and military and law enforcement personnel around the world. History: The Model 700 was developed by Remington Arms Company, which was founded in 1816 in Ilion, New York. The company had a long history of producing firearms, and the Model 700 was designed to be a high-quality, versatile rifle that could be used for hunting, target shooting, and military applications. The Model 700 was based on the Remington Model 721 and Model 722 rifles, which were developed in the 1940s and 1950s. The Model 700 incorporated several improvements over its predecessors, including a stronger and more rigid receiver, a redesigned trigger mechanism, and a more accurate barrel. The Model 700 was initially offered in a variety of calibers, including .222 Remington, .243 Winchester, .270 Winchester, .308 Winchest

Performance and specifications of KBP VSK94, a noise sniper rifle made by KBP in Russia

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  The KBP VSK94 is a Russian-designed sniper rifle chambered in the 9x39mm subsonic cartridge. It was developed in the late 1990s by the Instrument Design Bureau (KBP) in Tula, Russia, and is primarily intended for use by special forces and counter-terrorism units. History: The development of the VSK94 began in the early 1990s, with the aim of creating a rifle that could provide superior accuracy and lethality at ranges of up to 400 meters. The rifle was designed to be used by special forces operating in urban environments, where the use of conventional high-powered rifles such as the Dragunov or the Barrett M82 was not feasible due to the risk of collateral damage. The VSK94 is based on the VSS Vintorez rifle, which was developed in the 1980s and was widely used by Russian special forces in conflicts such as the Chechen Wars. The VSS Vintorez was designed as a silenced rifle, and it became apparent that a similar weapon chambered in a subsonic cartridge could provide superior accuracy

Performance and specifications of VSS Vintorez sniper rifle developed by TsNIITochMash of the Soviet Union

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 The VSS Vintorez is a Soviet/Russian suppressed sniper rifle that was first introduced into service in 1987. It was designed to provide the Soviet special forces with a silent and compact weapon that could be used in urban environments, as well as in rural areas. The rifle's name comes from its chief designer, Pyotr V. Teleshov, and the town of Vintorez, where the TsNIITochMash design bureau, which developed the rifle, is located. The Vintorez is a gas-operated weapon that uses a unique cartridge, the 9x39mm, which was specifically developed for this rifle. The cartridge is essentially a scaled-up version of the 7.62x39mm cartridge used in the AK-47, but it is heavier and has a larger diameter bullet. The 9x39mm cartridge is optimized for subsonic velocities and is designed to be fired with a suppressor, which greatly reduces the sound signature of the weapon. The Vintorez is a relatively small and lightweight weapon, with an overall length of 900mm and a weight of 2.8kg. It has a

Performance and specifications of the sniper rifle SV-98 designed by Vladimir Stronsky of Russia

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  The SV-98 is a Russian bolt-action sniper rifle designed and produced by the firearms manufacturer Izhmash, now known as Kalashnikov Concern. The rifle is chambered in 7.62x54mmR, the same cartridge used by the famous Mosin-Nagant rifle, and was first introduced to the Russian military and law enforcement in 2003. The SV-98 is considered one of the most accurate and reliable sniper rifles in the world, and has seen extensive use in various conflicts and competitions since its introduction. History The SV-98 was designed as a replacement for the aging SVD and SVDS sniper rifles used by the Russian military and law enforcement. The development of the SV-98 began in the late 1990s, with the goal of creating a more accurate and reliable sniper rifle that could meet the demands of modern warfare. The rifle was designed to be modular, with interchangeable barrels and stocks to allow for customization based on the user's needs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWFhQMlvSYU The SV-98 was f