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.[2] It is used by the SSG commandos.

PSR-90
Type	Precision rifle[1][2]
Place of origin	Pakistan
Production history
Designer	Pakistan Ordnance Factories[1]
Manufacturer	Pakistan Ordnance Factories[1]
Specifications
Mass	8.1 kg(Without telescope, no magazine)[1]
Length	1158 mm[1]
Barrel length	600 mm[1]
Caliber	7.62×51mm NATO,[1][2] .308 compatible[1]
Action	Roller delayed blow back Semi-automatic, Recoil operated[1]
Muzzle velocity	870 m/s[1]
Effective firing range	1000 [1]
Feed system	5 or 20 rounds magazine[1]
Sights	Telescope 5.5-22×50 NXS() or optionally 6×42 Telescope
References

Characteristics

The PSR-90 Sniper rifle is considered a variant of the H&K PSG1.[2] In the words of the manufacturer it has the accuracy of a sniper rifle and the firepower of a machine gun.[1] It has a weight of 8.1 kg[1] with an overall length of 1158 mm.[1] It has a Polygonaly rifled barrel having length of 600 mm[1] with a fully adjustable stock,[1] the barrel is a four grooves right hand twisted barrel.[1] It is semi-automatic and Roller delayed blowback operated.[1] It operates a 7.62×51mm cartridge yet can operate .308 rounds.[1] It fires bullets with a muzzle velocity of 870 m/s with an effective range of 1000 m,[1] the bullets being fed from a 5 or 20 rounds Magazine.[1] It has an accuracy of 90 mm group at a distance of 300 m.[1] A trigger pull of 1.6 kg can be added optionally.[1] The sniper rifle is generally operated with a 5.5-22×50 NXS sight but a 6×42 telescopic sight can be used instead.[1] A Silencer Telescopic sight and carrying sling can be added or removed optionally.[1]

Operators

•  Pakistan: Pakistan Army
•  Vietnam: Vietnam People's Army and Vietnam People's Public Security[3]

See also

Comparable Sniper rifles

• Pindad SPR
• Komodo Armament D7CH
• Istiglal anti-materiel rifle
• Yalguzag sniper rifle
• MKEK JNG-90
• T-12 sniper rifle
• Kalekalıp KNT-308
• Siyavash sniper rifle
• Arash (sniper rifle)
• Tabuk Sniper Rifle

Other POF products

• POF Eye
• HMG PK-16
• LSR
• Azb sniper rifle

References

1. "Semi Automatic Precision Sniper Rifle PSR 90". Pakistan Ordnance Factories. Archived from the original on 26 March 2020.
2. Khan, Bilal. "Philippines contemplating arms purchases from Pakistan". Quwa Defence News & Analysis Group. Archived from the original on 22 April 2020. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2018-08-29. Retrieved 2018-08-29.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

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