EDITORIAL SPECIAL: PRECISION RIFLES

Small Arms Review Editorial Staff

Armalite

AR-10A Supersass Precision GEN II

The SuperSass (Semi-Automatic Sniper System) was originally designed for use by the US Military, but a civilian model is available to discerning shooters who demand superb accuracy. The SuperSass Gen II has a fully adjustable stock and an adjustable gas system built to accommodate suppressed and unsuppressed fire. The SuperSASS Gen II is the ultimate tactical rifle on the market.

• Caliber(s): 7.62×51 NATO
• Barrel:  Hb, Black Nitride 416r Stainless Steel
• Barrel Length:  20 inches
• Twist: 1:10 RH
• Magazine: 20-Round
• Trigger: Two-Stage Precision Trigger, Drop-In
• Stock: Adjustable Cheek And Length Of Pull
• Finish: Black
• Weight: 11.2 lbs
• Overall Length: 43 inches
• Price: 3,150
• armalite.com

Barrett Firearms

MK22

The MK22 defines a new class of long-range rifles by providing even greater flexibility within the MRAD rifle platform. With unfailing precision and Sub-MOA performance, this bolt action sniper rifle adapts to a variety of user needs by converting between 7.62 x 51mm, 300 NM and 338 NM calibers. The aluminum chassis features a folding stock with adjustable length of pull and cheek piece, M-LOK attachment system, 10 mil rail, and suppressor capable muzzle brake.  

• Calibers: 338 NM, 300 NM, and 7.62 x 51 NATO
• Barrel: Stainless Steel
• Barrel Lengths: 338 NM: 27” (686 mm), 300 NM: 26” (660 mm), and 7.62 x 51 NATO: 20” (508 mm)
• Twist(s): 338 NM: 1:9.4” (240 mm), 300 NM: 1:8” (200 mm), and 7.62 x 51 NATO: 1:8” (200 mm)
• Magazine: 10 Round Magazine
• Trigger: Single Stage Curved
• Stock: Folding
• Finish: Coyote
• Weight: 338 NM: 15.2 lbs (7.0 kg), 300 NM: 15.2 lbs (7.0 kg), and 7.62 x 51 NATO: 13.9 lbs (6.3 kg)
• Overall Length: 338 NM: 49.4” (1255 mm), 300 NM: 48.4” (1229 mm), and 7.62 x 51 NATO: 42.4” (1077 mm)
• MSRP (USD): $18,300
• barrett.net

Barrett Firearms

MRAD SMR

Built with a specific purpose in mind. The MRAD SMR (Single Mission Rifle) is a fixed caliber and stock rifle system that is focused on the task-at-hand with 5 shot Sub-MOA performance. The simplified package retains 90% parts commonality with the standard MRAD, and offers the user a choice between 7 dedicated calibers and 3 Cerakote colors.

• Calibers: 338 LM, 338 NM, 300 NM, 300 PRC, 300 WM, 308 Win, and 6.5 Creedmoor
• Barrel: Stainless Steel
• Barrel Lengths: 338 LM: 26” (660 mm), 338 NM: 26” (660 mm), 300 NM: 26” (660 mm), 300 PRC: 26” (660 mm), 300 WM: 26” (660 mm), 308 Win: 17” / 24” (432 mm / 610 mm), and 6.5 Creedmoor: 24” (610 mm)
• Twist(s): 338 LM: 1:9.4” (240 mm), 338 NM: 1:9.4” (240 mm), 300 NM: 1:8” (200 mm), 300 PRC: 1:8” (200 mm), 300 WM: 1:8” (200 mm), 308 Win: 1:8” (200 mm), and 6.5 Creedmoor: 1:8” (200 mm)
• Magazine: 10 Round Magazine
• Trigger: Two Stage Curved
• Stock: Fixed
• Finishes: Black, Tungsten Grey, and Flat Dark Earth
• Weight: 338 LM: 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg), 338 NM: 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg), 300 NM: 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg), 300 PRC: 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg), 300 WM: 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg), 308 Win: 10.6 lbs / 12.0 lbs (4.8 kg / 5.4 kg), and 6.5 Creedmoor: 12.0 lbs (5.4 kg)
• Overall Length: 338 LM: 48.5” (1232 mm), 338 NM: 48.5” (1232 mm), 300 NM: 48.5” (1232 mm), 300 PRC: 48.5” (1232 mm), 300 WM: 48.5” (1232 mm), 308 Win: 39.5” / 46.5” (1003 mm / 1181 mm), and 6.5 Creedmoor: 46.5” (1181 mm)
• MSRP (USD): $4,995
• barrett.net

CZ-USA

CZ 457 Varmint Precision Chassis MTR

The 457 VPC MTR comes with CZ’s famous cold hammer-forged and lapped barrel, 16.2 inches in length and with 1/2×28 threads for mounting a suppressor or muzzle device. It rides in an incredibly stable aluminum chassis system that is equipped with an adjustable Luth-AR stock, and the rifle features a fully adjustable trigger, a 5-round detachable box magazine and integrated 11mm dovetails for scope installation, coming in at an MSRP of $1,115.

• Caliber(s): 22 LR
• Barrel: Heavy Cold Hammer Forged
• Barrel Length: 16.2 in
• Twist: 1:16 in
• Magazine: Detachable, 5 capacity
• Trigger: Fully Adjustable
• Stock: Aluminum Chassis
• Finish: Anodized OD Green Chassis
• Weight: 7 lbs
• Overall Length: 31.1” /34.1”
• Price: $1,115.00

Desert Tech

SRS M2

The SRS M2 was built by military request. It has all the same benefits of the SRS A2 rifle, but with the added features of a full-length optics rail on the top of the rifle as well as a built in Arca rail on the handguard. The optics rail has a built in 30 MOA cant, to keep day and night optics on the same plane. And the built in Area 419 Arcalock rail allows quick attachment and adjusting of support accessories like bipod, tripods, etc.

• Caliber(s): Multi (6.5CM, 308, 300wm, 300NM, 338LM)
• Barrel:  Stainless steel match grade
• Barrel Length:  22 to 26 inches
• Twist: varies with caliber
• Magazine: 5 to 10 rounds
• Trigger: Adjustable 2-5 lbs
• Stock: Chassis system
• Finish: Black or FDE
• Weight: 9.3-9.9 lbs
• Overall Length: 37 inches max
• Price: $5949.00
• deserttech.com

IWI – Israel Weapon Industries

IWI DAN.338

IWI DAN.338 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle was developed in collaboration with the Elite Units of Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and reflects years of battlefield experience delivering outstanding accuracy for long distances of more than 1200m.

Advantages and benefits: Sub MOA accuracy, MIL-STD 1913 (Picatinny) Rails at 3, 6, 9 & 12 o’clock positions for mounting accessories and devices, ambidextrous safety and magazine release, adjustable bipod and cheek rest, foldable & adjustable mono-pod, and removable trigger mechanism for an easy and accurate tune.

• Caliber(s): .338 LAPUA Magnum
• Barrel: Heavy fluted free-floating barrel
• Barrel Length: 785 (31″) (including muzzle brake)
• Twist: 1:10″ twist
• Magazine: 10 round, drop-free magazine
• Trigger: Two-stage trigger and a self-fitted trigger, trigger pull force: 1.5-1.7 kg
• Stock: Lightweight foldable buttstock with adjustable Length of Pull
• Finish: Black hard anodize – matte
• Weight: 6.9 Kg
• Overall Length: 1,280mm
• Price: NA
• www.iwi.net

McMillan Firearms

McMillan TAC-50C

The McMillan TAC-50C is an update to the renowned TAC-50A1. The TAC-50C features the new folding Cadex Dual Strike chassis system. It includes an adjustable cheek piece with vertical adjustment and an adjustable length of pull. The stock incorporates a smaller pistol grip to fit a wider range of hand shapes, with and without gloves. Three 1913 MIL-STD rail sections allow for customization of accessories.

• Caliber(s): .50 BMG
• Barrel:  Match Grade, Stainless Steel
• Barrel Length:  29 inches
• Twist: 1:15″
• Magazine: McMillan 5 Round
• Trigger: Adjustable Match Grade Trigger
• Stock: Cadex Dual Strike 50 Series
• Finish: Cerakote Metal Finish To Match Stock
• Weight: 29 lbs
• Overall Length: 56.5″
• Price: 11,250
• Mcmillanfirearms.com

Sako

T3x TACT A1

The Tikka T3X TACT A1 is fully modular and fulfills all operational requirements. It provides all of the field-proven features the Tikka family is known for around the world:  Accuracy, crisp trigger and smooth bolt operation. The aluminum chassis stock system is compatible with most common AR type fore-ends, grips and stocks. A foldable stock with quick adjustable cheek piece and adjustable length of pull comes standard. The muzzle is threaded for attaching brakes and/or suppressors.

• Caliber(s): .223 Rem, .308 Win, .260 Rem, 6.5 Creedmoor
• Barrel: Cold hammer forged, free floating, stainless steel, M18x1 or 5/8-24 muzzle thread
• Barrel Length: 16, 20 or 24 inches
• Twist: 1 in 8 inches (1 in 11 for .308 Win)
• Magazine: Removable.  10 rounds
• Trigger: Two stage, adjustable
• Stock: Folding stock with aluminum chassis.  AR grip and stock interface
• Finish: Black or Coyote Brown
• Weight: 10.9 pounds (with 16 inch barrel)
• Overall Length: 35.8 inches (with 16 inch barrel)
• MSRP (USA): $1,949 ($1,999 for left-hand)
• www.tikka.fi

Sako

TRG M10

The Sako TRG M10 is a bolt action, manually operated, magazine-fed, sniper weapon that is available in hundreds of configurations.  This multicaliber sniper rifle is modular and configurable, allowing the operator or armorer to quickly change configuration, barrel or caliber to tailor it to the mission specific needs.  A foldable stock can be adjusted quickly and without tools. Fore-end M-LOK rail interface system can be equipped with rails and accessories to meet any operational requirement.

• Caliber(s): .308 Win, .300 Win Mag, .338 Lapua Mag
• Barrel: Cold hammer forged, free floating, stainless steel, M18x1 muzzle thread
• Barrel Length: 16, 20, 23.5, 26 or 27 inches
• Twist: 1 in 11 inches (1 in 10 for .338 LM)
• Magazine: Removable. 11 rounds (.308 Win), 8 (.338 Lapua Mag), 7 (.300 Win Mag)
• Trigger: Two stage, adjustable and removable
• Stock: Folding stock with aluminum chassis
• Finish: Black or Coyote Brown
• Weight: 12.4 to 14.1 pounds, depending on configuration
• Overall Length: 36.9 to 47.9 inches, depending on barrel length
• MSRP (USA): $11,999
• www.sako.fi

VOERE Jagd- und Sportwaffen

VOERE X4

The VOERE X4 is equipped with a switch barrel system, that means that the rifle is modular interchangeable. The rifle is equipped with a linear bearing guided steel bolt, as otherwise known from artillery guns. The system is suita-ble for right-handed shooters, as well as for left-handed shooters. It can be set modularly for a right- or left ejection of the cartridges. The bolt handle can be easily mounted on the left- or on the right side, so that a real left/right system is realized.

• Caliber(s): 300 Norma Mag. | 338 Lapua Mag. | 375 CT | 408 CT
• Barrel:  Stainless steel match barrel fluted with VOERE Match muzzle brake with 3 chambers
• Barrel Length:  27” (338 Lapua Mag.) / 28” (300 Norma Mag. / 375 CT / 408 CT)
• Twist: 1:15” – 1:9” progressive (300 Norma Mag), 1:16” – 1:10” progressive (338 Lapua Mag), 1:16” – 1:10” progressive (375 CT), 1:19” – 1:11” progressive (408 CT)
• Magazine: 5-rounds steel- or polymer magazine (300 Norma Mag. | 338 Lapua Mag.)
• 5-rounds steel-magazine (375 CT / 408 CT)
• Trigger: Two-stage match trigger with various trigger blades  Optional: Single-set trigger or Direct trigger
• Stock: Modular and ambidextrous aluminium and polymer match stock | Folding stock right / left Optional: various front- and rear-stocks
• Finish: Cerakote coatings; Standard coatings = armor black / flat dark earth / coyote tan / tactical grey
• Weight: approx. 19.2 lbs – 21.4 lbs   (depending on caliber and stock)
• Overall Length: 54” – 55”
• Price: € 8.597,30 (standard configuration)
• voere.com

VOERE Jagd- und Sportwaffen

VOERE LBW MATCH-VARMINT

The LBW Match-Varmint a universal interchangeable sporting rifle ranging from calibre .223 Rem. up to 338 Lapua Magnum. The LBW-Series is a modular system (hunting- and sporting rifles) where stocks, barrels, bolts and bolt heads are interchangeable. The action of this rifle is aluminum. It is a rigid design for long range shooting and strong calibres.

• Caliber(s): 6,5 x 47 Lapua | 6,5 Creedmoor | 6,5 x 55 SE, 223 Rem. | 308 Win. | 300 Win. Mag. | 300 Norma Mag. | 338 Lapua Mag.
• Barrel:  Stainless steel match barrel fluted with VOERE Match muzzle brake with 3 chambers
• Barrel Length:  20” (223 Rem.) ; 26” (6,5 x 47 Lapua | 6,5 Creedmoor | 6,5 x 55 SE | 308 Win. | 300 Win. Mag.); 27” (300 Norma Mag. | 338 Lapua Mag.)
• Twist: 1:8” (6.5 x 47 Lapua & 6.5 Creedmoor); 1:8.5” (6.5 x 55 SE); 1:9” (223 Rem.); 1:12” (308 Win.); 1:10” (300 Win. Mag.); 1:15” – 1:9” (300 Norma Mag); 1:16” – 1:10” (338 Lapua Mag)
• Magazine: 4-rounds steel-magazine (300 Win. Mag.); 5-rounds steel-magazine (all calibres except 300 Win. Mag.); 10-rounds steel-magazine (6,5 Creedmoor | 6,5 x 55 SE | 308 Win. (special magazine))
• Trigger: Direct trigger  Optional: Single-set trigger or Two-stage match trigger with various trigger blades
• Stock: GRS (Grodas) laminated wood stock “SPORTER” (grey-black, blue-black) VOERE carbon fibre reinforced polymerstock – thumbhole stock / pistole grip GGS (German Gun Stock) „REX“ laminated epoxy resin stock “7013 Jaeger”
• Finish: Cerakote coating in armor black or other coatings.
• Weight: approx. 4,5 kg / 9,9 lbs – 5,2 kg / 11,5 lbs   (depending on calibre and stock)
• Overall Length: approx. 103 cm / 41” – 121 cm / 48”
• Price: MSRP € 3.693,40 (standard configuration)
• voere.com