Category Archives: Sniper Systems and Tools
French Sniper Platform a la FÉLIN
French FRF2 sniper rifle with SWORD sniper optic that incorporates high magnification, laser range finding functionality and uncooled thermal imaging.
France’s FÉLIN Combat System
FÉLIN (Fantassin à Équipement et Liaisons Intégrés) Integrated Infantryman Equipment and Communications). The French military is one of a few organizations to successfully integrate a number of technologies and weapon system to deliver a functional equivalent to the U.S. … Continue reading
MEPRO Meslas and LRF Modules
MEPRO has been steadily adding to its electro optical line with integrated targeting systems like its new MESLAS and the growing array of eye safe erbium glass LRF modules like its LRF-20-70. Of particular interest to our readers is the … Continue reading
Silencerco Announces Strategic Partnership With Eurooptic
June 2, 2014 Beginning immediately, consumers will be able to purchase SilencerCo’s market-leading firearm sound suppressors and accessories through one of the top premium distributors in the gun industry. Eurooptic – known as the largest online vendor of … Continue reading
US Optics Will Make Available The Horus H50 Reticule On Its SR-8C and SR-4C Scopes
KEY FEATURES For the rifleman who engages targets near and far. Close targets are rapidly eliminated by using the bold aiming ring when the scope is set at its lowest power. For difficult long range targets the shooter puts … Continue reading
RIANOV’s Latest Weapon Mounted Ballistic Computer
Long range precision shooters need to concern themselves with a number of variables that affect exterior ballistics and/or create errors between point of aim and point of impact. A number of approaches from several manufacturers offer integration of environmental sensors … Continue reading
UK Based Steel Core Designs Debuts SC-127 Thunderbolt Tactical Rifle At Kuala Lumpur.
UK based manufacturer of precision sniper platforms with a focus on Special Operations Forces introduced the SC-127 Thunderbolt precision rifle to DSA attendees at the Kuala Lumpur exhibition. The SC-127 is chambered in 12.7 x 99 (.50 BMG) and boasts … Continue reading
Promtechnologii’s ORSIS T-5000 Plans For Upgrade
In the 90’s, the Russian small arms industry made a departure from the ubiquitous SVD to the SV-98. It was Russia’s Izhmash Arsenal that first took a swag at producing a bolt action high precision sniper platform. The SV-98 kept … Continue reading
Do You Know What A Cuban Mambi Is?
The Mambi is a gas operated semiautomatic anti-material rifle, or AMR, chambered in the Russian 14.5 x 114 mm round. Its principal application is against thin-skinned vehicles, boats, etc. However, it has also been used as an anti-helicopter shoulder … Continue reading
American Sniper Association Recommends That You Re-think Sniper Ammunition Choices.
Most law enforcement and military snipers rely on the .308 175 grain or 168 gr boat tail hallow point (BTHP) ammunition. For military operations where targets are more hardened the BTHP provides the needed penetration to take down a target. … Continue reading
Silencerco’s Saker 762
Silencerco will begin shipping the 7.62 version of its highly successful Saker 556 later in March 2014. The Saker 762 is a multi-caliber, QA/QD suppressor designed to function in the 30 caliber domain up to and including the 300 Remington … Continue reading
US Optics Has Introduced Three New Horus Reticles For 2014
U.S. Optics announced today the introduction of three new Horus Vision reticles for 2014. The Horus Vision H102 is featured in the ER and LR series line of rifle scopes, the H130 is featured in the SR-8 series line of … Continue reading
MasterPiece Arms Announces The MPA 308BA Bolt Action Rifle
MasterPiece Arms is best know for its semiautomatic rifles, pistols and suppressors. The company has just announced its first precision bolt action rifle, the MPA 308BA. The design is unique in that it is built around the Remington 700 bolt … Continue reading
Alexander Arms of 6.5 Grendel Fame Introduces A Precision Hunting .338 Lapua
It looks like Bill Alexander and company have been busy and the end product is the Alexander Arms Ulfberht .338 Lapua Magnum. This is a gas piston driven semi-automatic .338 Lapua with a 10 round double stacked magazine. The design … Continue reading
Leupold & Stevens To Debut The TS-32X1 Reticle At SHOT SHOW
Leupold & Stevens has announced a new reticle that looks really interesting, the TS-32X1 MOA based reticle. This new reticle allows for a precise holdover and wind correction without the need to adjust your turrets. The TS-32X1 has 32 MOA … Continue reading
SWORD Looks Closer To Prime Time
SWORD, acronym for Sniper (Soldier) Weapon & Observer Reconnaissance Devices will be networkable with the addition of a smart device for display and communications. In its latest rendition, the system will enhance the warfighter’s situational awareness. SWORD is product of … Continue reading
Nesika Announces New Line of Precision Custom Rifles
The new Nesika custom rifles feature the legendary Nesika actions and include features such as Douglas air-gauged barrels, hand laid-up composite stocks and Timney Triggers; a 100% American made sporting rifle. At the heart of the new … Continue reading
Petzl’s Standard Setting STRIX IR Headlamp Review
By: Sal Palma I first came across Petzl’s STRIX series of headlamps at SHOT SHOW 2013 and again at SOFIC 2013. I was intrigued by Petzl’s new headlamp; it was very much “un-headlamp” like and when compared to the more … Continue reading
Shadow Tech’s MOD 7 HOG Saddle Arrives
Shadow Tech LLC was founded by a former U.S.M.C. Scout Sniper and OIF veteran. The company produces a professional grade rifle rest designed for field use. The HOG Saddle attaches to a standard camera tripod and its is designed to … Continue reading
Ashbury Precision Ordnance Mfg Announces the ASW223 Chambered in .223 Wylde.
Ashbury Precision Ordnance Mfg, , Ruckersville, VA has added the ASW223 chambered in the high performance .223 Wylde cartridge to its comprehensive ASW line of precision bolt action rifles. Like all of its family members the ASW223 (Asymetric Warrior) uses … Continue reading
Kahles Advanced Milling Reticle (AMR)
The folks at Desert Tactical Arms are rightfully excited about their first shipment of Kahles scopes featuring the AMR reticle. The Advanced Milling Reticle adds a new dimension to tactical optics and represents a major step beyond the ubiquitous mildot … Continue reading
Kestrel 4500s With Applied Ballistics Software Are Now Shipping…
Earlier in the year we mentioned that the folks at Kestrel will soon have a version of the 4500NV running the Applied Ballistics software. That moment is upon us. The joint venture between both companies gives users a great alternative … Continue reading
Desert Tech Covert SRS-A1 Covert
One of several problems that have plagued military and agency snipers is their unique silhouettes, revealing their presence, but more importantly exposing them to direct fire. Snipers are historically a prized target for enemy combatants; therefore, anything that can be … Continue reading
USSOCOM’s PSR Competition “And The Winner Is Remington’s MSR…”
USSOCOM has completed its PSR, Precision Sniper Rifle, competition with the selection of Remington’s MSR platform. Our congratulations goes out to all the Remington folks that made it possible. UNITED STATES SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMANDPrecision Sniper Rifle (PSR) … Continue reading
A Funduscopic Examination Of The Precision Guided Firearm (PGF)
All branches of the military are looking to improve a sniper’s performance through the implementation of technology. In addition to field craft like land navigation, concealment and movement a sniper team, which generally consists of a sniper and a spotter, … Continue reading
Sniperlink.com Launches 2013 Contributor of the Year Program!
Sniperlink.com has just launched the 2013 Contributor of the year Award Program. Specifically designed to attract the greatest minds in the precision shooting community; one writer will WIN a complete “turn-key” Ashbury Precision Ordnance® ASW308 Precision Tactical Rifle System. This … Continue reading
875 Yard Hit – Media Day
I have to admit that making an 875 yard hit with a 20+ mile per hour 9 o’clock wind with the Ashbury International Super Sport .375 Cheytac – XLR was the highlight of my day Ashbury’s Super Sport .375 Cheytac-XLR … Continue reading
NavELite Partners with HZO Adding WaterBlock™ Technology to NavELite Compasses.
–NavELite, makers of a patented backlit magnetic compass, has signed an agreement with HzO, Inc., a provider of a patented, award winning WaterBlock™ technology used to protect electronics from damage due to moisture, water and small debris. The newly formed … Continue reading
US Army To Acquire Additional Thermal Weapon Sights From Raytheon
Raytheon announced that it was selected by the U.S. Army to supply thermal weapon sights (TWS). The award has a maximum potential value of $131 million. The contract is not new business, but a three year extension to the existing … Continue reading
An Overview Of APA’s Paragon Precision Tactical Rifle
American Precision Arms produces some of the finest precision tactical rifles on the planet. You can expect a consistent .5 MOA accuracy from any of their rifles. In this video Jered Joplin, President and Founder of American Precision Arms takes … Continue reading
Braddick Defense Systems Joins Forces With Truvelo Manufacturers To Market Sniper Systems
By: Sal Palma Truvelo Manufacturer’s and Braddick Defense Systems Sniper Division will join forces to market sniper systems to the defense industry. Truvelo of Midrand, South Africa, is known world wide as a manufacturer of accurate barrels. The company designs … Continue reading
Soldiers Could Soon See Protective Camouflage Paint
Researchers at the University of Southern Mississippi, led by Robert Y. Lochhead Ph.D., have developed a thin camouflage paint that will protect an operator’s face from the 1000+ degree heat of an IED blast. The new camo paint is a silicon-based … Continue reading
Silver Shadow’s TIMNA™ Sniper Weapon System
SILVER SHADOW® Advanced Security Systems Ltd is an authorized exporter of the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD), and authorized Israeli weapon manufacturer. The company’s experience is significantly broader than the production of high quality firearms. It is also heavily involved in areas of … Continue reading
DRD Tactical™ Annouces Paratus-16
Solicitation Number: N0016412SNB15 issued on 04-Oct-2011 and modified on 27_Dec-2011, as issued by the Joint Special Operations Program identifies specific capabilities requirements. Under the category of “Sniper Systems” JSOP has expressed an interest in a Clandestine Breakdown Sniper System. DRD Tactical™ ,today, announced the new Paratus … Continue reading
Burris FASTFIRE ™ III Mini Red Dot Sight
Burris has done a superb job with the FASTFIRE™ III. They’ve improved on prior renditions with added robustness, water resistance, battery placement, zeroing adjustment and a power switch that provides the operator with total control. These improvements make the FASTFIRE™ … Continue reading
FN Herstal Will Debut Its FN SCAR-H TPR (Tactical Precision Rifle) At Eurosatory 2012
FN Herstal will debut the new FN SCAR-H TPR at Eurosatory, which kicks off next week in Paris. There are only two distinctions separating the new FN SCAR-H TPR (Tactical Precision Rifle) from its parent, the FN SCAR-H PR (Precision Rifle). The … Continue reading
It’s Back To Basics For Two SOF Entrepreneurs…
NavElite, a Palm Harbor, FL company got its beginnings in October of 2010 when two former SOF operators decided to reinvent the wrist magnetic compass. Their experience in Afghanistan and Iraq highlighted the need for a … Continue reading
Vectronix’s Terrapin Pocket Laser Range Finder
There are laser range finders and then there is a Vectronix PLRF. The Terrapin offers robustness, reliability and accuracy at a manageable price point. If you’re a law enforcement organization struggling with diminishing budgets the Terrapin will give you basic … Continue reading
Desert Tactical Arms Delivering Hard Target Interdiction (HTI) Sniper Rifle.
It simply amazes me how often organizations, ranging from law enforcement to military – including SF units, struggle with the quest for a “universal” sniper platform. The term “universal” is symptomatic for “…I don’t know what I really need so what … Continue reading
Vectronix Introduces NiteSpotMR Its New Medium Range Clip-On Night Sight
Vectronix AG, Heerbrugg Switzerland, introduced the NiteSpotMR, a medium range clip-on night sight that adds night vision capability (I²) to a wide variety of rifles, at DSA 2012 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. NiteSpotMR attaches to the front of a day-sight objective … Continue reading
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