Pindad SPR-1

PT Pindad · Sniper-Rifle · In Production · 2003

Weight (empty)5500 g (194.0 oz)
Overall Length1150 mm (45.28")
Barrel Length650 mm (25.59")
Magazine Capacity1 rounds
Action TypeBolt Action
Firing MechanismHammer Fired
Muzzle Velocity850 m/s (2789 fps)
Muzzle Energy3368 J (2484 ft·lbf)
Effective Range800 m (875 yd)
Frame MaterialSteel

Primary Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO

The Pindad SPR-1 (Senapan Penembak Runduk-1) is a single-shot bolt-action sniper rifle chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO, manufactured by PT Pindad of Indonesia. Development began around 2000 and the rifle was pressed into service in 2003 due to arms embargoes imposed on Indonesia, which prevented the military from procuring foreign sniper systems during counter-insurgency operations against GAM (Free Aceh Movement) in Aceh province. The SPR-1 is essentially a well-made adaptation of a locally availab...

Country of Origin: ID