PSR-90

The PSR-90 (Precision Sniper Rifle) is a Pakistani semi-automatic 7.62×51mm precision rifle designed and manufactured by Pakistan Ordnance Factories.[2] It is used by the Pakistani military's special forces, namely by Army and Navy snipers.

PSR-90
TypePrecision rifle[1][2]
Place of originPakistan
Production history
DesignerPakistan Ordnance Factories[1]
ManufacturerPakistan Ordnance Factories[1]
Specifications
Mass8.1 kg(Without telescope, no magazine)[1]
Length1158 mm[1]
Barrel length600 mm[1]
Caliber7.62×51mm NATO,[1][2] .308 compatible[1]
ActionRoller delayed blow back Semi-automatic, Recoil operated[1]
Muzzle velocity870 m/s[1]
Effective firing range1000 [1]
Feed system5 or 20 rounds magazine[1]
SightsTelescope 5.5-22×50 NXS() or optionally 6×42 Telescope
References

Characteristics

The PSR-90 Sniper rifle is considered a variant of the H&K PSG1.[2] In the words of the manufacturer it has the accuracy of a sniper rifle and the firepower of a machine gun.[1] It has a weight of 8.1 kg[1] with an overall length of 1158 mm.[1] It has a Polygonaly rifled barrel having length of 600 mm[1] with a fully adjustable stock,[1] the barrel is a four grooves right hand twisted barrel.[1] It is semi-automatic and Roller delayed blowback operated.[1] It operates a 7.62×51mm cartridge yet can operate .308 rounds.[1] It fires bullets with a muzzle velocity of 870 m/s with an effective range of 1000 m,[1] the bullets being fed from a 5 or 20 rounds Magazine.[1] It has an accuracy of 90 mm group at a distance of 300 m.[1] A trigger pull of 1.6 kg can be added optionally.[1] The sniper rifle is generally operated with a 5.5-22×50 NXS sight but a 6×42 telescopic sight can be used instead.[1] A Silencer Telescopic sight and carrying sling can be added or removed optionally.[1]

Operators

See also

Comparable Sniper rifles

Other POF products

References
  1. "Semi Automatic Precision Sniper Rifle PSR 90". Pakistan Ordnance Factories. Archived from the original on 26 March 2020.
  2. Khan, Bilal. "Philippines contemplating arms purchases from Pakistan". Quwa Defence News & Analysis Group. Archived from the original on 22 April 2020. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
  3. "Trung Quốc 'choáng': CSCĐ Việt Nam dùng 'Súng bẻ góc' Israel - DVO - Báo Đất Việt". Archived from the original on 2018-08-29. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
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