LSR (sniper rifle)
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) | |
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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
- "PM, COAS inaugurate defense exhibition IDEAS-2016". Free Online Library. Archived from the original on 20 May 2020. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- Haider, Mateen. "Saudi Arabia largest importer of Pakistani arms". DAWN. Archived from the original on 15 March 2020. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
- Khan, Bilal. "Pakistan Ordnance Factories' (POF) track to competitive growth (Part 3)". Quwa Defence News & Analysis Group. Archived from the original on 22 April 2020. Retrieved 14 December 2016.