Victrix Pugio
Victrix Armaments · Sniper Rifle · In Production · 2018
Also known as: Victrix Pugio V, Pugio
Overview
The Victrix Pugio is a compact Italian bolt-action precision sniper rifle built by Victrix Armaments on a modular aerospace-aluminum and AISI 630 stainless-steel chassis. Chambered in .308 Winchester with a 16-inch match-grade barrel, it uses a short action with three asymmetric locking lugs, a folding and fully adjustable buttstock with retractable monopod, a 20 MOA integrated rail and a detachable 10-round magazine, making it a highly transportable tactical marksman rifle.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 5770 g (203.5 oz) |
| Overall Length | 960 mm (37.80") |
| Folded Length | 714 mm (28.11") |
| Barrel Length | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 10 N (2.2 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 800 m/s (2625 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3400 J (2508 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1000 m (1094 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Aluminum |
| Finish | Cerakote |
Calibers
- .308 Winchester · primary · 7.62x51mm NATO — also known as .308 Win, 308 Winchester, 7.62x51mm NATO
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Two Position Top Safety
- Features: Folding Adjustable Stock, Retractable Monopod, Adjustable Cheek Piece, 20 Moa Integrated Rail, Muzzle Brake, Modular Chassis, Pvd Coated Action
Variants
- Victrix Pugio V - Compact
- Victrix Pugio T - Tactical
Production
Production years: 2018-present
Marketed to military, law enforcement and civilian precision shooters
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Designer: Victrix Armaments
Notes
The Pugio (Latin for the Roman legionary dagger) is the compact member of Victrix's Precision line; the Pugio V trims overall length to roughly 714 mm folded for close-quarters and vehicle carry. Also offered in 6.5 Creedmoor, .300 Winchester Magnum and other short/medium calibers.
Background
Victrix Armaments, a division based in northern Italy tied to the Beretta industrial sphere, names its rifles after Roman military equipment; the Pugio is named for the short dagger carried by Roman legionaries as a sidearm.