Russian military personnel on the front lines have begun using the unique domestic TSVL-8M 1 "Stalingrad" sniper rifle. The weapon is manufactured by "Lobaev Arms".
A sniper from one of the units destroyed an enemy machine gunner in a firing position from a distance of about 1000 m using a thermal imaging sight.
TSVL-8 "Stalingrad" is a Lobaev tactical sniper rifle. It has a skeleton construction built using a chassis. The COUNT magazine bolt group lies on a small aluminum chassis and compound. The rifle is equipped with a folding stock for portability.
Tactical and technical characteristics of TSVL-8 M1 "Stalingrad"
- Caliber — 8.58
- Maximum effective range — 1600 m
- Muzzle velocity — 850 m/s
- Barrel length — 680 mm
- Weight — 7400 g
- Sight mount — Picatinny rail
- Operating temperature range — ( -35/+55 °C)
- Muzzle velocity — 850 m/s
Earlier www1.ru reported that the Russian Armed Forces on the front lines used Soviet M-46 guns. The legacy of Soviet engineering thought allows them to participate in artillery duels with foreign howitzers.
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