OTs-48K

TsKIB SOO · Sniper-Rifle · Limited Production · 2000

Weight (empty)5500 g (194.0 oz)
Overall Length1000 mm (39.37")
Barrel Length730 mm (28.74")
Magazine Capacity5 rounds
Action TypeBolt Action
Firing MechanismStriker Fired
Muzzle Velocity786 m/s (2579 fps)
Muzzle Energy2998 J (2211 ft·lbf)
Effective Range800 m (875 yd)
Frame MaterialSteel

Primary Caliber: 7.62x54mmR

The OTs-48K is a Russian suppressor-compatible bullpup sniper rifle developed around 2000 by the Central Design Bureau for Sporting and Hunting Arms (TsKIB SOO) in Tula. Built on surplus Mosin-Nagant M1891/30 bolt actions, the OTs-48K represents a pragmatic approach to providing capable sniper rifles by reusing millions of surplus Mosin actions that remain in Russian military storage. The bullpup configuration with appropriate trigger linkage significantly shortens the overall length while retai...

Country of Origin: Russia