Izhmash (Kalashnikov Concern) · Sniper-Rifle · In Production · 1998
| Weight (empty) | 5800 g (204.6 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1200 mm (47.24") |
| Barrel Length | 650 mm (25.59") |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 830 m/s (2723 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3304 J (2437 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 1000 m (1094 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 7.62x54mmR
The SV-98 is a Russian bolt-action sniper rifle developed by Vladimir Stronskiy at Izhmash in the late 1990s as a dedicated precision sniper weapon to complement the semi-automatic SVD. Unlike the SVD which serves as a designated marksman rifle, the SV-98 was designed from the ground up for precision shooting, featuring a free-floating barrel, adjustable two-stage trigger, and a machined receiver capable of sub-MOA accuracy. The rifle has been adopted by various Russian military and security for...
Country of Origin: Russia
Designer: Vladimir Stronskiy