Effective \"Devastator\": Russian Sniper Hits Enemy Firing Point from 1480 Meters

The DXL-5 sniper rifle \"Devastator\" was developed by domestic gunsmiths from Lobaev Arms

A Russian sniper with the call sign Malysh (Kid) hit an enemy firing point from 1480 meters. He fired from a DXL-5 "Devastator" rifle manufactured by Lobaev Arms. This was reported by military expert Evgeny Damantsev.

DXL-5 «Опустошитель»
DXL-5 «Опустошитель»

The sniper's target was a machine-gun "nest". Malysh fired five shots, launching MDZ bullets (instantaneous action incendiary bullet). As a result, the Russian serviceman suppressed the firing point.

The maximum effective range of this rifle reaches 2300+ meters.
Evgeny Damantsev, military expert

Characteristics of DXL-5 "Devastator":

  • Caliber — 12.7x99 mm / 12.7x108 mm
  • Barrel length — 820 mm
  • Weight — 13,000 g
  • Trigger pull — 250-1200 g
  • Sight mount — Picatinny rail
  • Operating temperature range — from -35 to +55 °C

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