Howa Industries · Sniper-Rifle · Out Of Production · 1989
| Weight (empty) | 4400 g (155.2 oz) |
| Overall Length | 990 mm (38.98") |
| Barrel Length | 450 mm (17.72") |
| Magazine Capacity | 20 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated |
| Firing Mechanism | Rotating Bolt |
| Muzzle Velocity | 700 m/s (2297 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2285 J (1685 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO
The Howa Type 64 DMR is the designated marksman variant of the standard Howa Type 64 battle rifle, adapted for the precision shooting role within the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF). After the adoption of the Type 89 assault rifle in 1989 as the standard service weapon, surplus Type 64 rifles were repurposed as squad-level marksman weapons by fitting them with optical sights. The DMR variant retains the standard Type 64's gas-operated action, 7.62x51mm NATO chambering, and 20-round detac...
Country of Origin: Japan
Designer: Kenzo Iwashita