Ross Rifle Company · Sniper-Rifle · Out Of Production · 1910
| Weight (empty) | 4480 g (158.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1283 mm (50.51") |
| Barrel Length | 775 mm (30.51") |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 792 m/s (2598 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3540 J (2611 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: .303 British
The Ross Rifle Mk III Sniper was the premier sniping weapon of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during World War I, renowned for exceptional accuracy despite the base rifle's notorious unreliability in trench conditions. Featuring a unique straight-pull bolt action and a long 30.5-inch barrel, the Ross was fitted with either a 5.2x Warner & Swasey prismatic telescopic sight or a Winchester A5 scope. While the standard Ross was withdrawn from front-line infantry service in 1916 due to chronic jam...
Country of Origin: Canada
Designer: Sir Charles Ross