B&T APR308
B&T AG (Brügger & Thomet) · Sniper Rifle · In Production · 2015
Also known as: APR308, Advanced Precision Rifle, B&T APR
Overview
The B&T APR308 (Advanced Precision Rifle) is a Swiss-designed bolt-action sniper rifle chambered in .308 Winchester, developed in close collaboration with Swiss military and police snipers. Featuring a free-floating fluted barrel with 20x1mm suppressor threading, a folding stock with adjustable cheekpiece and spike point, and a 40 MOA Picatinny rail, the APR308 delivers sub-MOA accuracy out to 1000 yards. The rifle's modular design and suppressor-ready barrel make it particularly suitable for tactical law enforcement operations where both precision and sound suppression are critical requirements.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 7010 g (247.3 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1139 mm (44.84") |
| Folded Length | 906 mm (35.67") |
| Barrel Length | 610 mm (24.02") |
| Height | 206 mm (8.11") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 790 m/s (2592 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3400 J (2508 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 1000 m (1094 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1500 m (1640 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 279 mm (10.98") |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Aluminum Chassis |
| Finish | Anodized Black |
Calibers
- .308 Winchester · primary · 7.62x51mm NATO — also known as 7.62x51mm NATO, 7.62 NATO
Features
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Two Position Safety, Bolt Lock
- Features: Suppressor Ready, Threaded Barrel 20x1mm, Free Floating Fluted Barrel, Folding Stock, Adjustable Cheekpiece, 40 Moa Picatinny Rail, Qd Mounts, Bipod Included, Spike Point Stock, Swiss Military Collaboration
Variants
- B&T APR308S — Integrally Suppressed
- B&T APR308 PRO — Enhanced
Service history
Operators
- Swiss Police Tactical Units · as APR308
Production
Production years: 2015-present
Produced in Switzerland for military, law enforcement, and civilian markets.
Origin
Country of origin: Switzerland
Notes
The APR308 features a folding stock that reduces the overall length to 906mm for transport. The two-stage adjustable trigger allows fine-tuning for individual shooter preferences. The free-floating fluted barrel promotes heat dissipation during sustained precision fire. The integrally suppressed APR308S variant features a shorter 420mm barrel with a permanently attached suppressor, weighing 5.7kg with suppressor installed. The APR308 PRO variant features a 24-inch barrel (609mm) optimized for maximum velocity and long-range accuracy. All variants accept standard 10-round detachable box magazines.
Background
The APR308 embodies Swiss precision engineering traditions applied to the tactical sniper rifle market. Developed with direct input from Swiss police snipers who needed a compact, suppressor-ready platform for urban counter-terrorism operations, the rifle reflects Switzerland's demand for mechanical perfection in every detail, from the cold-hammer-forged barrel to the precisely machined aluminum chassis.