An irreplaceable "PADDLE" has been found a successor. Yesterday, on October 5, the RIA Novosti news agency reported that the Chukavin sniper rifle (microwave) successfully passed state tests.
Upon completion of the tests, the results are documented. After that, the rifle is expected to be adopted — it can become the main sniper weapon of the Russian army.
Presentation of the microwave from the kAlashnikov concern
Microwave, available in the "Soviet" caliber of 7.62 × 54 mm and "NATO" 7.62 × 51 mm (.308). At the same time, the variant in the caliber of 7.62 ×54 mm is compatible with SVD magazines. The weight of the rifle is about 4.2 kg, the length is up to 101 cm (depending on the position of the butt). The magazine capacity is 10, 15 and 20 rounds. The declared sighting range is 1200 m.
