Kalashnikov develops SVCh sniper rifle

Russia’s Kalashnikov Group has unveiled the Chukavin SVCh family of semi-automatic sniper rifles, designed to engage individual targets at a range of up to 1,500 metres, depending on the round

Chukavin SVCh
7.62mm, semi-automatic, gas operated

Barrel: Cold hammer forged to increase density of steel, making it stronger and more rigid. Length: 410mm

Picatinny Rail: Full length rail integrated for sighting systems

Minutes-of-Angle: SVCh has accuracy of 1 MOA (26-27mm) at distance of 100 metres

Buttstock: Collapsible, with adjustable cheek riser. Stock is in line with receiver and barrel to minimize muzzle rise

Folding bipod: Fitted to lower Picatinny Rail

Dragunov SVD magazine: SVCh can be chambered for 7.62x54Rmm, 7.62×51mm NATO or .338 Lapua
Magnum cartridges.
Capacity: 10, 15 or 20 rounds

Firing controls: Ambidextrous safety and magazine release button for left- or right-hand shooter

Upper receiver: Recoil impulse is transmitted into steel receiver

Overall length: 1,000mm
Weight, empty: 4.2kg (without scope)


Sources: Kalashnikov Concern, Jane’s Defence Weekly, IHS Markit 
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