The Light Sniper Rifle (LSR) is a Pakistani 7.62×51mm bolt-action sniper rifle[1] designed and manufactured by the POF.[3] It was displayed on 23 November 2016 along with the HMG PK-16 in the IDEAS Exhibition.[1] It was designed to fulfill the increasing demand of precision rifles in Pakistan.[1]
| Light Sniper Rifle (LSR) | |
|---|---|
| Type | Sniper rifle |
| Place of origin | Pakistan |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2016-present[1] |
| Used by | Pakistan Army Pakistan Navy |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Pakistan Ordnance Factories |
| Manufacturer | Pakistan Ordnance Factories |
| Unit cost | $6500(FY 2016)[2] |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 5.68 kg[1] |
| Caliber | 7.62×51mm NATO[1] |
| Action | bolt action[1][3] |
| Muzzle velocity | 800-820 m/s[1] |
| Effective firing range | 800 m[3] |
| Maximum firing range | 4000m |
| Feed system | 5-10 rounds magazine[1] |
Characteristics
The Light Sniper Rifle (LSR) is believed to have been designed to fulfill the demand of an affordable precision rifle platform.[1][3] The price for one unit is $6500 as of 2016.[2] It is a bolt-action rifle chambered for the 7.62×51mm NATO cartridge and has a weight of 5.68 kg,[1] an effective range of 800 m[3] and Muzzle velocity of 800–820 m/s.[1] It has a Chromium-vanadium steel barrel and is equipped with a quad rail with two forward locking lugs.[1] The rifling has a twist rate of 1:12 and the trigger pull requires 0.5-2.5 kg force.[1] The magazine has a capacity of 5-10 rounds.[1] POF intends to work on extending its range and barrel life after it enters mass-production.[3]
See also
Comparable Sniper rifles
Other POF products
References
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