Engineering:Snipex T-Rex
| Snipex T-Rex | |
|---|---|
| Type | Anti-materiel rifle |
| Place of origin | Ukraine |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | XADO-Holding Ltd. |
| Produced | 2017–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 22.5 kg |
| Length | 1,830 mm |
| Barrel length | 1,200 mm |
| Cartridge | 14.5×114mm |
| Action | rotating bolt |
| Muzzle velocity | 1,000 m/s |
| Effective firing range | 3,000 m |
| Maximum firing range | 7,000 m |
| Feed system | single-shot |
| Sights | MIL-STD rail |
Snipex T-Rex is a single-shot large-caliber anti-materiel rifle chambered for the 14.5×114mm cartridge and manufactured by XADO-Holding Ltd., Kharkiv, Ukraine .
Design
This is a classic non-automatic bolt-action rifle with the lowest possible weight intended for severe operating conditions. During loading, the cartridge is inserted into the breech opening with the bolt open. Barrel locking is achieved through a rotating bolt. The rifle has the bullpup design, where the bolt carrier group is located behind the trigger. The rifle is designed taking into account all the requirements for weapons for high-precision shooting. The floating barrel is in free recoil when the bullet flies out. The rifle demonstrates an acceptable level of recoil during shooting. Recoil is suppressed due to the muzzle brake, the effect of a recoil isolator, an elastic multilayer shoulder pad, and optimally balanced weight.
The rifle is suitable for shooting resting both on the right and left shoulders. It has a height-adjustable cheek rest that can be installed on the right or on the left side. The rifle has a bipod and an adjustable rear support, which allows for precise adjustment to the shooter's needs.
The rifle has a Picatinny rail with 50 MOA gradient, on which various sighting devices can be mounted.
Specifications
| Caliber, mm | 14.5 |
| Cartridge | 14.5×114mm |
| Mass, kg | 22.5 |
| Overall length (assembled), mm | 1,830 |
| Barrel length, mm | 1,200 |
| Rifling | 8/17" |
| Safety | safety button, safety sear |
| Picatinny rail | top Mil Standard |
| Muzzle velocity, m/s | 1,000 |
| Effective range, m | 3,000 |
| Maximum range, m | 7,000 |
History
The first development was presented at the XIV International Specialized Exhibition “Arms and Security 2017”.[1] In the course of constant improvements, a number of changes were made to the design of the rifle.[2]
See also
References
External links
- Snipex's page on the T-Rex
- Ukrainian Snipex T-Rex 14.5x114mm Anti-Materiel Rifle
- Arms and Security 2017: New Snipex 14.5 mm sniper rifle unveiled by Xado
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