PGM Precision · Sniper-Rifle · In Production · 1999
| Weight (empty) | 5800 g (204.6 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1195 mm (47.05") |
| Barrel Length | 660 mm (25.98") |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 880 m/s (2887 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 6275 J (4628 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 1500 m (1640 yd) |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
Primary Caliber: .338 Lapua Magnum
The PGM 338 is a bolt-action sniper rifle developed by PGM Precision of France, designed as a long-range precision system for military and law enforcement applications. Chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum, the rifle was adopted by the French Armed Forces in 1999 as their standard long-range sniper platform, filling the capability gap between the FR-F2 in 7.62 NATO and the massive PGM Hecate II in .50 BMG. The PGM 338 features a modular aluminum chassis design with a free-floating barrel, folding stoc...
Country of Origin: France