PSR-90

PSR-90
TypePrecision rifle
Place of origin Pakistan
Production history
DesignerPakistan Ordnance Factories
ManufacturerPakistan Ordnance Factories
Specifications
Mass8.1 kg(Without telescope, no magazine)
Length1158 mm
Barrel length600 mm
Caliber7.62×51mm NATO, .308 compatible
ActionRoller delayed blow back Semi-automatic, Recoil operated
Muzzle velocity870 m/s
Effective firing range1000 m
Feed system5 or 20-rounds detachable box magazine
Sights5.5-22×50 NXS telescopic sight; also compatible with 6×42 telescopic sight
PSR-90

The PSR-90 (Precision Sniper Rifle) is a Pakistani semi-automatic 7.62×51mm precision rifle designed and manufactured by Pakistan Ordnance Factories.

The PSR-90 is considered a variant of the H&K PSG1. It is not described as a licensed copy, however. it is only said to be "inspired by" the PSG1.

Design

The PSR-90 is a semi-automatic firearm with Roller delayed blowback operation, much like the PSG-1 it is based on. It fires the 7.62×51mm cartridge and can also fire .308 rounds. The PSR-90 can accept either a 5 or 20 round magazine. It has a weight of 8.1 kg with an overall length of 1158 mm. The rifle has a polygonaly rifled barrel with a length of 600 mm, and 4 grooves with a right-hand twist for rifling. The PSR-90 has a fully adjustable stock.

The PSR-90 has a muzzle velocity of 870 m/s with a maximum effective range of 1000 m. The PSR-90 is capable of shooting a 90 mm group at a distance of 300 m (1 MOA). A modified trigger with a pull of 1.6 kg is available optionally.

Accessories

The sniper rifle is generally operated with a 5.5-22×50 NXS sight but a 6×42 telescopic sight can be used instead. A silencer, a telescopic sight and a carrying sling are all available.

Operators

See also

Comparable Sniper rifles

Other POF products

References

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