Lobaev Arms SVLK-14S Sumrak
Lobaev Arms · Sniper Rifle · In Production · 2016
Also known as: SVLK-14S Twilight, Sumrak, Lobaev Sumrak
Overview
The Lobaev Arms SVLK-14S Sumrak (Twilight) is a Russian ultra-long-range precision bolt-action rifle chambered in .408 CheyTac, designed to engage targets at extreme distances exceeding 2,000 meters. Developed by Vladislav Lobaev, a champion precision shooter turned rifle designer, the Sumrak is built with an exceptionally long 900mm barrel and proprietary action designed specifically for the extreme pressures and ballistic requirements of ultra-long-range shooting. The rifle holds world records for confirmed hits at extreme distances.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 9600 g (338.6 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 10000 g (352.7 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1570 mm (61.81") |
| Barrel Length | 900 mm (35.43") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 14 N (3.1 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 900 m/s (2953 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 10530 J (7767 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 2500 m (2734 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 7000 m (7655 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 330 mm (12.99") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Barrel Material | Chrome Moly Vanadium Steel |
| Stock Material | Aluminum Chassis |
| Finish | Cerakote |
Calibers
- .408 CheyTac · primary — also known as 10.36x77mm, .408 CT, .408 Cheyenne Tactical
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Two Position Safety, Firing Pin Safety
- Features: Free Floating Barrel, Adjustable Cheek Piece, Adjustable Length Of Pull, Muzzle Brake, Picatinny Rail, Monopod, Bipod Mount, Match Grade Barrel, Heavy Barrel Profile, Ultra Long Range Design
Variants
- Lobaev Arms SVLK-14S Twilight — Export Name
- Lobaev Arms DXL-5 Havoc — Successor
Service history
Operators
- Russian Federal Security Service (FSB)
- Russian Special Operations Forces
Conflicts
- Russo-Ukrainian War (2022-present)
Production
Production years: 2016-present
Limited production. Primarily military and special order. Exact numbers not publicly disclosed.
Origin
Country of origin: Russia
Designer: Vladislav Lobaev
Notes
The SVLK-14S uses Lobaev's proprietary single-shot bolt action optimized for extreme accuracy. The 900mm barrel length maximizes velocity and consistency from the .408 CheyTac cartridge. Lobaev Arms claims the rifle can maintain sub-0.3 MOA accuracy. The company manufactures its own barrels using a proprietary cold-forging process. The designation SVLK stands for Sverkh Vysokaya Tochnost Lobaev Krupnokalibernaya (Super High Precision Lobaev Large Caliber).
Background
In 2017, the Lobaev Arms SVLK-14S set a world record for the longest confirmed rifle shot at 4,210 meters (2.61 miles), later extending this to 4,440 meters with a modified version. Vladislav Lobaev, the company's founder and chief designer, is himself a champion long-range shooter who designs rifles to push the absolute boundaries of ballistic performance. The name 'Sumrak' means 'Twilight' in Russian.